Junior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Hepatology

Birmingham Children's Hospital is looking to appoint a Junior Clinical Fellow (ST1-ST2) in Paediatric Hepatology available to start asap, in October 2024 on a fixed-term/full-time contract for a duration of 6 months (with possible further extension to 12 months).

The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with both medical and surgical teams., Duties will include:

Day to day management of children with all forms of liver disease, including the peri-operative care of children receiving liver transplantation, and liver and small bowel transplantation including:

Examination and clinical assessment of in-patients

Cannulation and phlebotomy of paediatric patients

Requesting and chasing investigations

Presenting patients on ward round

Supporting Physician associates in prescribing on ward

The appointed candidate may have the opportunity to support the out of hours weekend long day service rota, working under the supervision of a registrar.

The candidate will not be required to work over night as this is covered by the Hospital at Night out-of-hours service system.

Training entry level will depend on level of experience in working in the specialty as well as experience of having worked in the UK before.

Applicants will possess MBBS or equivalent and will be expected to have completed foundation training or equivalent. Clinical experience in phlebotomy and prescribing is essential. Some experience in paediatrics would be desirable.

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.