Job summary
- Main area
- Neurology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent: 10 PA
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 284-7690064-BC-KF-25
- Employer
- Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Birmingham Children's Hospital
- Town
- Birmingham
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 10 PA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant in Paediatric Neurology
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged.
Job overview
The primary objective of this post is to support the delivery of comprehensive care for children with a range of neurological problems presented to the tertiary service within West Midlands, referred by our counterparts from secondary care. In addition to the delivery of core general neurology clinics, the successful candidate will have an opportunity to work collaboratively within the established multidisciplinary team to actively contribute across the department’s established neurology sub-specialties.
There is recognition within the department to be innovative and implement new practices to ensure our service continues to compare with the best standards in the country and overseas. In addition to the on-site delivery of outpatient and inpatient services, the department provides regional and supra-regional specialist advice
The appointee should have tertiary-level training in Paediatric neurology with broad expertise in general neurology conditions as well as experience working in a multidisciplinary team in both common and complex neurological problems and their associated complications. Proven experience in a Paediatric neurology subspeciality and a desire to innovate and develop services would be advantageous.
Main duties of the job
Please see JD and Person Specification
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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.
Parkview Clinic is a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Mental Health (CAMHS) facility in Moseley, for young people aged 11-18 years who require admission due to significant psychiatric difficulties.
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
Please see JD and Person Specification
.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- Full GMC registration.
- • On Specialist register for paediatrics (paediatric Neurology) or equivalent OR within 6 months of award of CCT by date of interview
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree, e.g. MSc, MD, PhD in Paediatrics
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- Specialist training in paediatric neurology in an accredited training program or equivalent.
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
- Valid BLS Training
Desirable criteria
- Experience working in NHS
- • Wider experience, research, and training, in providing paediatric neurology service
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Willing to work unsupervised and make decisions
- Good communication skills, including communicating bad news
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
- Meets the requirements of the GMC’s ‘Good Medical Practice
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of risk management, annual job planning, appraisal review process, etc.
Academic
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit/QI project, understanding the role of these in improving the medical practice
- Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence, so as to improve clinical outcomes
- Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff
Desirable criteria
- Research Degree
- ‘Training the Trainers’ certification
Management
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
- Understanding of management issues including medical management, clinical governance, service planning, and quality improvement
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of leadership attributes and experience
- Evidence of motivational skills
Personal
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, their relatives, colleagues, managers, other agencies, and staff at all levels
- Energy and Enthusiasm
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexible Approach
- Caring attitude to patients, carers, and colleagues
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to fulfil all of the duties of the post, including on -call commitments and travel requirements
- Satisfactory Enhanced DBS and required immigration status
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ratna Kumar
- Job title
- Clinical Lead for Neurology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01213339999
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