About this role
Job summary
We would like to invite applications for 2x full-time, 10 programmed activities (PA) consultant posts, working with five other paediatric nephrology consultants, and an extensive multidisciplinary team providing a comprehensive tertiary nephrology service to the West Midlands.
The appointees will share in the provision of a regional service including regular responsibility for emergency admissions, ward consultations, telephone advice, booked admissions for investigations and day cases. The appointees will also cover the acute haemodialysis unit queries which come up during their service week. The service weeks will be approximately 1:7 or about 8 weeks a year. During the service week, the on-call consultant has no regular clinic commitments, so will undertake business ward rounds every day. The service is purely for nephrology and covers the whole of the West Midlands and beyond. The post holders will be asked to undertake regular outreach clinics (around 1 per month) in one or more of several district general hospitals, alongside the local link general paediatrician.
The appointees will be required to do a variety of clinics, including General Nephrology, Chronic Kidney Disease and Transplantation. Personal interests in subspecialities can be accommodated.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will share in the provision of a regional service including: regular responsibility for emergency admissions, ward consultations, telephone advice, booked admissions for investigations and day cases. These responsibilities occur during the week on-call (approx. 1:6 or about 8 1/2 weeks in a year). During the on-call week the on-call consultant has no regular clinic commitments so will undertake business ward rounds every day. The on-call service is purely for nephrology and the service covers nephrology for the whole of the West Midlands, as above. The post holder will be asked to undertake regular outreach clinics in consultation with the team, not more frequently than 1per month.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
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Person Specification
Qulaifications Essential
Full GMC Registration (or within 6 months of CCT) with entry on the Specialist Register for paediatrics with paediatric nephrology subspeciality. MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
Desirable
Higher Degree (MD, PhD, etc)
Clinical Experience & Skills Essential
Completed competency based clinical training in paediatric nephrology in approved centres before commencing post. BLS (unless included in Mandatory Training) Safeguarding Level 3 Training
Desirable
Experience of paediatric nephrology practice in more than one centre Management training Fulfil GMC requirements for training to qualify for Education / Clinical Supervisor role APLS and NLS
Teaching Essential
Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable
Training in medical education e.g. Masters in Medical Education
Research Essential
Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
Evidence of original research including presentation at scientific meetings GCP Training (Research)
Professional Development Essential
Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council Evidence of contribution to effective clinical governance Commitment to Continuing Professional Development
Personal Skills Essential
Ability to work as an effective member of a multi-professional team. Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and their families. Gains confidence and trust from others Ability to respond to and cope with change in a flexible way Ableto cope with pressure from unexpected/urgent clinical situations. Demonstrateshonesty,probityand integrity
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)