Job summary
Birmingham Children's Hospital is seeking to appoint a Consultant Paediatric Oncologist with an existing interest in brain tumours in children. Birmingham Children's Hospital is one of the largest dedicated children's cancer centres in the UK, receiving in the order of 250 new referrals each year; approximately 10% of UK childhood malignancies.
Main duties of the job
This is a new post which will provide additional support to the existing team of 4.9 WTE NHS consultant oncologists, 4 part-time academic colleagues (2 Professorial appointments and 2 Senior Lecturer), 1 part-time honorary NHS consultant and a part-time Specialty Doctor. The existing Oncology teams provides the full range of tertiary oncology services and have sub-specialty interest in neuro-oncology, general solid tumour oncology, TYA oncology, late-effects and retinoblastoma covering an extensive geographical area. The department has a varied research portfolio including a world-leading programme in functional imaging and metabolism for CNS tumours.
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.
Details Date posted
09 July 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year 8 PAs
Contract
Locum
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
284-7276334-BC-KF-25
Job locations
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Job description Job responsibilities
The post-holder will oversee the day-to-day management of in-patients through participation in the departmental weekly on-service and out-of-hours rota along with undertaking regular outpatient clinics and attendance at appropriate MDTs. There will be a liaison role with the well-established Paediatric Oncology Shared Care Units (POSCUs). The successful candidate will be eligible for inclusion on the specialist register for Paediatric Oncology or be within 6 months of completion of higher specialist training or equivalent.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post-holder will oversee the day-to-day management of in-patients through participation in the departmental weekly on-service and out-of-hours rota along with undertaking regular outpatient clinics and attendance at appropriate MDTs. There will be a liaison role with the well-established Paediatric Oncology Shared Care Units (POSCUs). The successful candidate will be eligible for inclusion on the specialist register for Paediatric Oncology or be within 6 months of completion of higher specialist training or equivalent.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* MBBS or equivalent
* Full GMC registration and License to practice within the UK
* Accredited to the Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health or equivalent for CPD
* MRCPCH or equivalent
* On specialist register for Paediatric Oncology (CCT/CESR or equivalent, or within 6 months of completion of higher specialist training)
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
Desirable
* Higher degree
Skills/Abilities Essential
* Basic Computer Skills
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Ability to work with a multidisciplinary setting
* Leadership skills
* Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
* Ability to work on own initiative in a pressurised environment
* Understand and deliver evidence based care
* Presentation skills
Desirable
* Advanced communication skills training
* Supervision/ teaching/ support skills for Junior team members
Experience Essential
* Extensive experience in paediatric oncology
* Completion of National Grid training scheme in Paediatric Oncology or equivalent (min 2 yrs in Paediatric Oncology PTC)
* Involvement in clinical audit
* Teaching
* Managerial Experience
Desirable
* Evidence of specific training/experience within a sub specialist area of paediatric oncology
* Evidence of research / clinical experience in paediatric oncology or closely related subjects
Other Desirable
* Evidence of service development/improvement
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* MBBS or equivalent
* Full GMC registration and License to practice within the UK
* Accredited to the Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health or equivalent for CPD
* MRCPCH or equivalent
* On specialist register for Paediatric Oncology (CCT/CESR or equivalent, or within 6 months of completion of higher specialist training)
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
Desirable
* Higher degree
Skills/Abilities Essential
* Basic Computer Skills
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Ability to work with a multidisciplinary setting
* Leadership skills
* Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
* Ability to work on own initiative in a pressurised environment
* Understand and deliver evidence based care
* Presentation skills
Desirable
* Advanced communication skills training
* Supervision/ teaching/ support skills for Junior team members
Experience Essential
* Extensive experience in paediatric oncology
* Completion of National Grid training scheme in Paediatric Oncology or equivalent (min 2 yrs in Paediatric Oncology PTC)
* Involvement in clinical audit
* Teaching
* Managerial Experience
Desirable
* Evidence of specific training/experience within a sub specialist area of paediatric oncology
* Evidence of research / clinical experience in paediatric oncology or closely related subjects
Other Desirable
* Evidence of service development/improvement
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
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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