Job summary
We are looking to appoint a Locum Consultant in Paediatric Intensive Care and KIDS Intensive Care & Decision Support to join Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust. This is a fixed-term locum consultant post (7.5DCC and 2.5 SPA) for a duration of 12 months.
The post-holder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality clinical care, teaching, audit, quality improvement and research, working closely with colleagues in both PICU and KIDS to maintain and advance standards of paediatric critical care.
Main duties of the job
Provide consultant-level care for critically ill children on PICU (31 beds, 1400 admissions per year), covering a broad range of medical and surgical specialities including cardiac, liver, trauma, transplantation and burns.
Lead on clinical decision-making and the safe retrieval and transfer of critically ill neonates and children within the West Midlands and beyond via the KIDSNTS service.
Participate in the shared consultant rota for both PICU and KIDS
Support service development, clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and research.
Contribute to the education, training and supervision of medical trainees, ANPs, nurses, and allied professionals.
Engage in regional critical care network activities, contributing to shared governance and improvement work.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading specialist centres for children and young people, with an outstanding rating from the CQC. We are home to nationally commissioned services including respiratory ECLS, liver transplantation, and cardiac surgery.
The PICU has significant expertise in safety, quality improvement, education and research, with active involvement in national and international clinical trials. The KIDSNTS service delivers 24/7 regional transport and advice, handling over 1200 referrals annually and transferring more than 45% of these to PICUs at BCH or UHNS.
By joining us, you will be part of a progressive, research-active and highly collaborative team, supported by excellent facilities and a strong organisational commitment to education, innovation and patient-centred care.
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
BCKFA
Job locations
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
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.
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
* Full GMC registration
* MB ChB or equivalent
* Substantial clinical experience in cardiac intensive care
* Currently a substantive consultant within the BCH PIC Consultant Team
Desirable
* Echocardiography experience
* Experience of assessing candidacy for ECLS and managing patients on ECLS
Special knowledge / abilities / skills
Essential
* Experience in management of acute cardio respiratory physiology
Desirable
* Training in quality improvement and outcome analysis
Personal skills / qualities
Essential
* Able to work constructively within a multidisciplinary team and capable of working independently
* Demonstrates good interpersonal skills with patients, relatives and colleagues
* Good communication skills and situational awareness
* Ability to gain confidence and trust
* Approachable
* Ability to share best practice and transfer knowledge to others
* Ability to cope with pressure
* Ability to respond to change
* Leadership skills and ability to lead by example
* Previous experience of leading change in a clinical environment
* Willingness to challenge others where appropriate and to identify and address performance issues and training needs when applicable
* Evidence of previous management and leadership
* IT skills
Desirable
* Leadership / management qualification
* Recognition or awards for education, teaching, simulation or management
* Understanding of and commitment to research and evidence-based practice
* Evidence of successful project management (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Control, and Closure)
Education and training
Essential
* Completion of Training the Trainers course or equivalent
* Evidence of supporting local education via lectures and simulation
Desirable
* Presentations at national or international meetings
* Formal education qualification
* Publication/research in cardiac intensive care
Additional requirements
Essential
* Have a vision for the future delivery of cardiac intensive care at BCH
* Commitment to continuing personal professional development in ECLS
* Commitment to medical education in cardiac intensive care
* Experience in clinical audit and morbidity/mortality review
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Full GMC registration
* MB ChB or equivalent
* Substantial clinical experience in cardiac intensive care
* Currently a substantive consultant within the BCH PIC Consultant Team
Desirable
* Echocardiography experience
* Experience of assessing candidacy for ECLS and managing patients on ECLS
Special knowledge / abilities / skills
Essential
* Experience in management of acute cardio respiratory physiology
Desirable
* Training in quality improvement and outcome analysis
Personal skills / qualities
Essential
* Able to work constructively within a multidisciplinary team and capable of working independently
* Demonstrates good interpersonal skills with patients, relatives and colleagues
* Good communication skills and situational awareness
* Ability to gain confidence and trust
* Approachable
* Ability to share best practice and transfer knowledge to others
* Ability to cope with pressure
* Ability to respond to change
* Leadership skills and ability to lead by example
* Previous experience of leading change in a clinical environment
* Willingness to challenge others where appropriate and to identify and address performance issues and training needs when applicable
* Evidence of previous management and leadership
* IT skills
Desirable
* Leadership / management qualification
* Recognition or awards for education, teaching, simulation or management
* Understanding of and commitment to research and evidence-based practice
* Evidence of successful project management (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Control, and Closure)
Education and training
Essential
* Completion of Training the Trainers course or equivalent
* Evidence of supporting local education via lectures and simulation
Desirable
* Presentations at national or international meetings
* Formal education qualification
* Publication/research in cardiac intensive care
Additional requirements
Essential
* Have a vision for the future delivery of cardiac intensive care at BCH
* Commitment to continuing personal professional development in ECLS
* Commitment to medical education in cardiac intensive care
* Experience in clinical audit and morbidity/mortality review
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
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Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
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