Locum Consultant in Paediatric Radiology
Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity to work as a Locum Consultant Paediatric Radiology post is available in the Department of Radiology. The appointee will work within the Radiology Department of Birmingham Children’s Hospital joining an existing establishment of 15 Substantive Consultant Paediatric Radiologists.This is a full-time fixed term 12 month 9 - PA post.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant should be trained in all aspects of Diagnostic Paediatric Radiology and will take part in the general Paediatric Radiology on-call rota. The existing consultants have all developed sub-specialty interests, so if the successful applicant has an interest within Paediatric Radiology, then the department would try to support this.The successful applicant would be expected to take a share in the multi-disciplinary meetings with existing Consultant Radiologists. The nature of Paediatric Radiology is such that the successful candidate will need broad experience and will use many modalities in undertaking their roles.
Their job plans will reflect this but will also try to accommodate specialist interests, mindful of the existing needs within the department. The successful applicant must be prepared to work flexibly.
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 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The new Consultant Contract comprises 9 Programmed Activities (PAs) (equivalent to 36 hours), of which 7.5 PAs are for direct clinical care (DCC) and a baseline minimum 1.5 are for supporting activities (SPA). Job Plans are reviewed annually at the time of Consultant appraisal which occurs between April and October.The on-call commitment is 1 in 13.
The successful post holder will be allocated direct clinical care sessions in all imaging modalities available in the department. All the consultants work flexibly to cover the imaging investigations and consultations that take place within the department.The following provisional timetable will form the basis for discussion with the successful applicants. Not all of the DCC sessions will involve formal imaging lists.
Provisional timetable for a 9-PA contract (includes 1.25PA for on-call. This timetable is an example only, and is subject to change.)
Monday DCC (BCH) DCC (BCH)
Tuesday Contracted Off Contracted Off
Wednesday DCC (BCH) SPA (2nd cover)
Thursday DCC (BCH) SPA (BCH)
Friday DCC (BCH) DCC (BCH
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Full GMC registration
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 3 months of interview.
- Higher degree
- Fellowship/membership of a medical/surgical college.
Relevant experience
Essential criteria- Training and experience which fulfils the requirements of the RCR document on subspecialty training in Paediatric Radiology.
- Training in a recognised paediatric centre of excellence.
- Fellowship in Paediatric Radiology.
- Attendance at a recognised management course.
Interests and motivation
Essential criteria- A special interest in Paediatric Radiology.
- Publications and/or presentations related to Paediatric Radiology.
- A proven interest and experience in audit, research and teaching.
Personal qualities
Essential criteria- Proven commitment to team work with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven commitment to personal professional development.
- Leadership skills
Should any new information become available, you will be kept informed of this throughout your recruitment process.
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 in a confidential manner.