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Consultant in Paediatric Metabolic Medicine
The closing date is 08 February 2026
Applications are invited for a full-time (10.2 PA per week) Consultant Metabolic Paediatrician to join the multidisciplinary Inherited Metabolic Disorders (IMD) team at Birmingham Children's Hospital.
The Metabolic team at Birmingham Children's Hospital provides regional and national services covering a wide range of IMDs, supported by well established specialist laboratory, dietetic and nursing services.
Main duties of the job
This post is designed to deliver Paediatric Inherited Metabolic Disorders services based at Birmingham Children's Hospital as well as outreach services to South Wales including clinics at Noah's Ark Children's Hospital, Cardiff as well as to support the departmental clinical research programme.
The postholder will be part of a large multidisciplinary team and is expected to have a cohesive and collaborative approach to teamworking. They will be expected to participate in audit, research and undertake management duties as required by the department. The team works closely with the adult IMD service based at University Hospitals Birmingham to deliver transition services.
There is dedicated clinical research time and a 1:5 on call commitment for the Inherited Metabolic Disorders service which includes telephone cover for South Wales and some weekends for South-West England. The appointee will join a busy, dynamic and research active department determined to improve outcomes for children with IMD.
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.
Parkview Clinic is a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (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.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of the job role. Eligible applicants should have certification of training (CCT) in Paediatric Metabolic Medicine (or equivalent training) or be within 6 months of completing certification at the time of interview (18 March 2026).
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
* MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
* Full GMC registration
* On the GMC's Specialist Register OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview
* At least two years of training in Paediatric Metabolic Medicine at time of appointment
* Paediatric Basic Life Support training.
* Current or previous National Grid post in Paediatric Inherited Metabolic Medicine
Clinical Experience
* Thorough and comprehensive experience in paediatric metabolic medicine including lysosomal storage disorders
* Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
* Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a wide range of problems within paediatric metabolic medicine
* Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
* Experience with Advanced care planning and palliative medicine
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
* Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
* Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
* Broad range of IT skills
Clinical Governance and Audit
* Understanding of clinical governance and associated individual responsibilities
* Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
* Positive approach to evidence‑based practice
* Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
* Evidence of completed audit cycle
Research
* Willingness to contribute to clinical research
* Knowledge of the principles involved in research
* Evidence of involvement in research
* Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
* Evidence of peer‑reviewed research papers
* Evidence of successful research grant application
Teaching and Training
* Experience of undergraduate teaching
* Experience of supervising trainees.
* Experience of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
* Formal teaching qualification
* Qualification as Clinical and Educational Supervisor
* Evidence of postgraduate teaching
* Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
* Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
* Ability to practice independently as a consultant.
* Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
* Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks.
* Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
* Experience in leading a multi‑disciplinary team
* Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
* Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
* Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
* Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi‑professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
* Evidence of training in communication skills
* Evidence of equality and diversity training
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
* Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
* Awareness of personal limitations
* Enquiring, critical approach to work
* Caring attitude to patients
* Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
* Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Behaviours and Values
* Demonstrates concordance with Trust Values
Other
* Willingness to travel to and work in other sites as necessitated by the role
* Meets professional health requirements.
* To be a member of the British Inherited Metabolic Disorders Group and the Society for Inborn Errors of Metabolism
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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