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Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

About

We provide high quality, accessible and responsive community and specialist services within Birmingham and the West Midlands. We deliver over 100 clinical services, out in peoples homes and in over 200 hospitals, health centres and clinics. We provide services for adults, children, people with learning disabilities, those with rehabilitation needs and also dental services.

Contact

Address: Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Priestley Wharf; 20 Holt Street; Birmingham; West Midlands; B7 4BN
Contact Number: 0121 466 6000

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Ref: 820-7816428-CF Vacancy ID: 7816428

Consultant Community Paediatrician - Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

Accepting applications until: 21-Apr-2026 23:59

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 21-Apr-2026 23:59

Location

Gwefan: Birmingham
Tref: Birmingham
Cod post: B13 8JL
Major / Minor Region: Birmingham & The Black Country

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (FTC)
Oriau: Full time - 10 sessions per week

Salary

Cyflog: £109,725 - £145,478 per annum
Cyfnod cyflog: Yearly
Gradd: (NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant)

Specialty

Prif leoliad: COMMUNITY PAEDIATRICS

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Roles and Responsibilities to be Undertaken by the Post Holder

Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics

Working as part of an established multidisciplinary team, the post holder will undertake the specialist medical assessment, investigation and clinical management of the children with neurodevelopmental problems through designated clinics in the Child Development Centre and contribute to the multidisciplinary assessment process.

Child Protection

All consultants take part in the daytime non CSA Child Protection rota, both directly and in a supervisory role.

Rapid Response

To be part of the Rapid Response Team for Sudden Unexpected Deaths (SUDIC) providing the ‘home visit’ and subsequent medical input in this process. The on-call frequency is approximately 1:9. This provides a 24 hour service (including weekends and bank holidays). Training will be provided to those who do not have competencies to join 1^st on call rota.

Lead Role

Currently no lead role is attached to this post.

Special Schools

The post holder will provide Consultant input to special schools as required.

School based clinics are generally run fortnightly in term time which facilitates liaison with therapists based in school and educational colleagues. In school holidays the children are reviewed in neurodevelopmental clinics if needed.

Locality Provision

The post holder will provide specialist community paediatric services within East Birmingham, secondary referral clinics and provide a consultation service for the primary care teams and local schools according to agreed clusters.

Special Educational Needs

The post holder will provide medical advice to the Local Education Department relating to children with special educational needs under the Children and Families Act 2014.

Teaching

The post holder will be required to provide supervision and guidance for junior colleagues and medical students, and provide support to Health Visitors, School Nurses, and other Agency staff if deemed appropriate

Management

Together with the existing Consultant Community Paediatricians provide clinical leadership to the community paediatric team.

Work collaboratively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, Heads of Service and Directorate Managers in planning services both locally and Trust wide.

Attend policy review meetings to discuss changes required to improve child health services for the local community.

On Call commitment outside normal daytime working hours

The on call requirement for SUDIC is described above. There is no acute paediatric on call commitment.

Other duties may be required as delegated by the Divisional Medical Director by agreement with the post holder.

UK Home Office Visa Sponsorship requirements

In accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non-clinical roles and Band 3 Non-Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

Please note that the majority of non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Band 3 - 6) with the exception of those which appear on this list - link, will not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK.

All non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Bands 7 - 9) that meet the prescribed skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold will be eligible for sponsorship.

The Trust will accept applications from candidates who can evidence their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.

Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme

BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As part of our ongoing commitment to being a Great Place to Work, we actively foster and support a workplace culture that is inclusive and equitable for all staff, patients and service users.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with diverse abilities, experiences, and perspectives.

We are also dedicated to supporting the career progression of colleagues from underrepresented backgrounds into this role and more senior roles within the Division and the wider organisation.

Promoting Workforce Equality

In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.

The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

DBS Costs

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with the Trust will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary in 3 payments over a 3-month period once you start employment. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to these deductions being made. The charges for the DBS include the administration fee. The total costs are £26.40 for a standard check and £54.40 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for. For bank Workers the full cost of the DBS check (as detailed above) will be deducted from your pay following completion of your online mandatory training. No payment will be made for your online training until it is all complete and verified by the Temporary Staffing Team. Please note: You will not be able to work any bank shifts until you have completed your mandatory training, and your DBS is in place.

Flexible Working

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.

In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a ‘Great Place to Work’. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask!

Using Artificial Intelligence

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust acknowledges Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini etc; are powerful tools that can help you in various stages of your job application and how they can be used in certain circumstances during your application process with BCHC. You can read more about acceptable use on our internet pages here

Benefits of working for us:

Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
Discounts for local and national retailers
Dedicated well-being services for all employees
Flexible working where possible

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol

MRCP, MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
Full GMC registration
On the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of CCT. While the law does not require a CCT in CCH, the CSAC recommends that all Consultant posts should require it, as this shows the applicant is fully trained for independent practice in CCH. If they do not have a CCT in CCH, the applicant must be able to show how they have acquired the Level 3 competences

Meini prawf dymunol

Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or other higher degree
Completed fellowship programme
DCH, DCCH, MBA or other relevant diplomas

Documents

Further details / informal visits contact

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Dr N McCathie

Teitl y swydd

Divisional Medical Director

Rhif ffôn

01214666320

Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais

Birmingham Community Healthcare (NHS) Foundation Trust provides a wide range of high quality, accessible and responsive community and specialist healthcare services across the City of Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region. These full-time Consultant posts are in the Children and Families Division.

The Division brings together all Universal and Specialist Community Services for Children and provides a co-ordinated approach for child health care. We maintain good links with the Clinical Commissioning Groups, the Local Authority and voluntary agencies providing care for children.

These posts will be part of a Team of 20 Consultant Paediatricians leading the Community Child Health Services in Birmingham.

These posts encompass work in locality based clinics, Special Schools and Child Protection, with an on call out of hours commitment for Sudden Unexpected Death in Childhood work. Experience in Community Paediatrics and a higher qualification (MRCPCH or equivalent) is required.

Closing date: Saturday 21st March 2026

Interview date: TBC