Junior Clinical Fellow (FY2 level) in Paediatric Plastic Surgery
- birmingham, england, United Kingdom
- Contract
- Full time
Job Description
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Junior Clinical Fellow (FY2 level) in Paediatric Plastic Surgery
Foundation Doctor Year 2
Main area Plastic Surgery Grade Foundation Doctor Year 2 Contract 12 months (Fixed Term) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref -DPBC
Site Birmingham Children’s Hospital Town Birmingham Salary £45,994 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 24/08/ :59
Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged.
Job overview
This is a 12-month post within the Paediatric Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgical service at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Birmingham Children’s Hospital is a specialist tertiary referral centre treating paediatric patients with plastic surgical problems
from across the West Midlands and beyond. This post of a Fellow is equivalent to FY2 grade and although a non‑training post is intended to allow the doctor to obtain and develop experience in Paediatric Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery over the year in the holistic
management of patients especially children.
Main duties of the job
The Fellow will work closely with specialist registrars under the supervision of the consultants. The Fellow will have responsibility for the patients on the ward. The fellow will support the on‑call middle grade rota as well as the hospital at night rota. They will be expected to participate in the multi‑disciplinary team meetings as well as clinics and theatre
sessions. The Fellow will have ample opportunity and will be expected to lead on and participate in audits as well as research projects, presentations (local, national and international), publications in peer‑reviewed journals and service improvement projects.
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.
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 refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS & CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Medical Degree from a recognised University
- A minimum of 2 years full time post graduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent experience and competencies.
- Evidence of progress in Plastic Surgery Training or equivalent Programme to successful completion of the programme, or having passed exit examination in Plastic Surgery at the time of taking up the post, or equivalent
- Previous experience in Hand Surgery
- Other Educational Qualification (ALS/APLS/ATLS
ELIGIBILITY
Sponsorship:
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Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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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.
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 in a confidential manner.
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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.
Name Ramesh Vidyadharan Job title Clinical Lead for General Plastic Surgery Email address Telephone number Additional information
Andrea Jester , Clinical Lead for the Hand and Upper Limb Service