Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Craniofacial Surgery

7 days ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

This is a higher surgical training post which has educational approval from the Specialist Advisory Committees of the 3 surgical specialties most directly involved with craniofacial surgery, namely Neurosurgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Plastic Surgery. The Post is intended for a trainee from any one of these 3 specialties who has completed their training or is about to complete surgical training (post CCT or Peri CCT ) and who has a definite interest in craniofacial surgery and who wishes to gain further sub-specialty training. The appointment will be for 12 months likely commencing July/Aug 2024.

The Fellow ( ST7/8 ) is a full member of the craniofacial team and will be required to be fully involved with the pre-operative assessment of patients referred to the consultants. In addition, he/she will be required to attend, assist with and carry out as appropriate, surgical treatment under the supervision of the consultants.

The Fellow will be fully involved in the post-operative management of all the elective cases. On-call may be arranged through the home specialty of the candidate.

Attendance at the craniofacial clinics in the Children's Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital is compulsory.

For further information please contact via email: Martin Evans (Craniofacial Clinical Lead)

PLEASE NOTE: youMUSTattach a Curriculum Vitae when you complete the online application.

Main duties of the job

Clinical

The Specialist Registrar is a full member of the craniofacial team and will be required to be fully involved with the pre-operative assessment of patients referred to the consultants. In addition, he/she will be required to attend, assist with and carry out as appropriate, surgical treatment under the supervision of the consultants.

The registrar will be fully involved in the post-operative management of all the elective cases. On-call may be arranged through the home specialty of the candidate.

Outpatients

Attendance at the craniofacial clinics in the Children's Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital is compulsory.

Research

Abundant opportunities exist for clinical and/or experimental research not only within the department, but also within the professorial surgical unit at the University of Birmingham and the Biomaterials Department of Birmingham Dental Hospital. Research is strongly encouraged, and the registrar will be expected to complete and publish suitable papers during the tenure of this post. Collaborative research projects and research relevant to the delivery of the clinical services are encouraged.

Audit

Activity data, complications, advances in techniques are all carefully documented throughout the year for presentation at the national audit meeting ( 2 days ) of the Supra-Regional Departments in England and Wales. The craniofacial fellow is expected to participate in this meeting.

About us

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.

Job description

Job 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.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GMC Registered or eligible for GMC registration MRCPCH or equivalent

Desirable

Higher Degree or further qualifications

Experience

Essential

Previous experience in Maxillofacial, Neurosurgery or Plastics Surgery with an interest in Craniofacial Appropriate progression of career to date Appropriate training in the field of child protection

Desirable

Computer skills Evidence of participation and understanding of the principles of audit Teaching skills Experience in Clinical teaching

Skills

Essential

Organisational ability Assume responsibility Understands and communicates intelligibly with patients and colleagues Commitment to continuing professional development Excellent communication skills Willingness to seek and offer advice appropriately Ability to respond to and cope with change Capacity to gain confidence and trust from others Ability to cope with pressure from unexpected or urgent clinical situations Honesty and integrity IT Literacy

Desirable

Ability to work in a team Signs of leadership Previous personal research experience

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