Locum Consultant Paediatrician

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job description and Service Specification for a full breakdown of roles and expectations prior to applying for the role.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact;

Dr Yifan Liang, Clinical lead in Paediatric palliative medicine (0121 333 9999) BWCH

Person Specification

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration and License to practice within the UK
• MRCPCH or equivalent
• Must demonstrate equivalent experience and skills within the arena of paediatrics to fulfil the requirements of this post. General paediatric experience and training up to consultant level and evidence of experience in paediatric palliative medicine and neurodisability.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• On specialist register for Paediatrics (CCT/Portfolio pathway (formerly CESR) or within 6 months of completion of higher specialist training).
• Higher degree
• Research training / publications

SKILLS / ABILITIES

Essential

• Basic Computer skills
• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Advanced communication skills training
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary setting
• Leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal & negotiating skills
• Ability to work on own initiative in a pressurised environment
• Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
• Valid BLS training

Desirable

• Valid APLS training
• Understand and deliver evidence-based care
• Presentation skills
• Supervision / teaching / support skills for Junior team members

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Involvement in clinical audit

Desirable

• Managerial experience at a senior level

OTHER

Essential

• Evidence of service development / improvement
• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS and required immigration status

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.

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.

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 Childrens Hospital

Birmingham

B4 6NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bwc.nhs.uk/

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