Locum Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia

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Locum Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant

Main area Paediatric Anaesthesia. Contract Locum: 12 months. Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PA contract). Job ref 294-BC-KF-26

Site Birmingham Children's Hospital. Town Birmingham. Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum. Salary period Yearly. Closing 06/04/:59

Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged.

Job overview

Applications are invited for a locum consultant post (12 months fixed term) in the Department of Anaesthesia at Birmingham Children's Hospital.

The posts may be required to work on other Hospital sites where Birmingham Children's Hospital has a Service Level Agreement to provide anaesthesia. The posts may be required to undertake one evening theatre session per week. The posts will not involve any duties on the PICU.

The posts will consist of a 10 PA contract involving 6 (possibly 7) clinical sessions per week. There will be no on call commitments initially.

Main duties of the job

The posts will consist of a 10 PA contract involving 6 (possibly 7) clinical sessions per week. There will be no on call commitments initially.

Working for our organisation

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 neonatal 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We have a locum consultant paediatric anaesthetist post (12 months fixed term) available due to expansion of activity. We are looking for individuals with specialist training and experience in paediatric and neonatal anaesthesia, either in the UK or equivalent training overseas. The successful applicants will not be required to take part in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit consultant cover. The posts may be required to work on other hospital sites where Birmingham Children's Hospital has a Service Level Agreement to provide anaesthesia as well as the main hospital site.

The appointees will be offered a 10 PA fixed-term locum contract involving 6 (possibly 7) clinical theatre sessions (7.5 PA) per week. There will be provision of 1.5 PA per week for Supporting Professional Activity time. Within this contract the post holder, in addition to clinical duties, will be expected to participate in continuing professional development, may be asked to undertake teaching and training, be involved in and aware of the Clinical Governance issues of the Trust and participate in clinical audit. The successful candidates may be required to undertake one of their clinical sessions on a weekday evening.

Person specification Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent. Full GMC registration. Inclusion on Specialist Register in Anaesthesia or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview or CCT holder in Anaesthesia. Equivalence for overseas trained applicants must have been approved by Royal College SAC in advance of job application.
• Diploma or higher degree in associated paediatric practice
• Clinical experience in another specialty relevant to paediatric anaesthesia.

Ability

• To demonstrate basic and advanced principles of safe paediatric anaesthesia including perioperative care and resuscitation.

MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION:

Our current Mental Health Services division Tier 4 services may be transferring the provision of its services to Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust (CWPT). Should you gain a position with Mental Health Services, employment may in the future be transferred to CWPT.

Safeguarding

As a Trust employee you are required to comply with all legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding children and adults with care and support needs, and promoting their health and welfare. You are required to inform the Head of Safeguarding of any safeguarding concerns about your own children or children you live with. This information will be treated confidentially.

Sponsorship:

Please note, visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles in line with current UKVI regulations. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for sponsorship before submitting your application. If you would like more information, please visit UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We understand that some applicants may choose to use AI tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Reasonable Adjustments:

BWC is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive environment for those with a disability, long term health or mental health condition. The Disability Confident scheme means we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, long term health or mental health conditions, and we want to ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and accessible to all. Our aim is to get the best out of every individual and if successful for interview, you will be asked if you require any reasonable adjustments (special requirements). We will strive to support and accommodate these requests where possible.

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.