Medical Director for Children and Young People

Medical Director for Children and Young People

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB)

The closing date is 17 May 2026

We are seeking an exceptional clinical leader to become the Medical Director for Children and Young People (CDG3) at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB). This is a new, strategic leadership post providing senior medical oversight across Paediatrics, Neonatal Services, and Community Child Health, supporting the delivery of the Children & Young People Clinical Directorate Group (CDG3) priorities.

About the Role

This is a 4 PA Consultant leadership position with a small additional responsibility payment. The successful candidate will provide professional medical leadership across services at Heartlands, Good Hope, Solihull and associated Community sites. The role is leadership focused, with the expectation to retain a clinical component within an agreed job plan. The post holder will work closely with the Clinical Service Leads (CSLs), Directorate Manager, Matrons, and senior trust leadership to ensure safe, effective, and forward thinking services for children, young people, and families. The successful candidate will deputise for the Hospital Medical Director as required.

Main Duties of the Job About You

We are looking for a senior clinician who is an experienced Consultant in a relevant Paediatric or Neonatal specialty with a track record in clinical leadership, governance, and quality improvement. You should be able to demonstrate a track record in building strong relationships across teams and professional groups. You should be committed to improving outcomes and experience for children and young people and be an excellent communicator with the ability to influence, challenge, and inspire colleagues.

Contract & Location

4 PAs leadership role + small responsibility payment. You will hold a senior leadership remit for services at Heartlands, Good Hope, Solihull, and Community sites (cross site leadership required). Internal and external applicants welcome.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior medical leadership across Paediatrics, Neonates, and Community Child Health, ensuring strong clinical governance and effective workforce oversight.
• Strategic priorities include:
• Urgent & Emergency Care (UEC) redesign, including neonatal cot expansion.
• Strengthening community paediatric services.
• System integration with key external partners.
• Promote an open culture of learning from incidents and strengthening quality governance pathways across the CDG.
• Ensure clinical risk is appropriately monitored, escalated, and mitigated.
• Support compliance with statutory duties, professional standards, and best practice guidelines.
• Lead and support job planning, workforce optimisation, and consultant engagement across CDG3.
• Provide visible leadership to medical staff, working closely with the CSLs and wider multidisciplinary teams.
• Support recruitment, retention, and succession planning across all services.
• Enable delivery of safe and effective paediatric and neonatal services, including maintaining service resilience during surges or rota pressures.
• Work collaboratively with operational, nursing, and corporate colleagues to improve performance, productivity, and sustainability.
• Contribute to transformation programmes that enhance patient experience and outcomes.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Medical or Dental professional; GMC or GDC registered.
• Postgraduate qualifications or experience in education or governance.
• Evidence of CPD.
• Background in Paediatrics / Neonatology / Community Paediatrics.

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.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. We want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, we are committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.