Job Summary
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB)
Consultant--4 PAs (Leadership & Governance Role): CDG Medical Director for Children & Young People (CDG3)
We are seeking an exceptional clinical leader to become the Medical Director for Children & Young People (CDG3) at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB). This is a new, strategic leadership post providing senior medical oversight across Paediatrics, Neonatal Services, and Community Child Health, supporting delivery of the Children & Young People Clinical Directorate Group (CDG3) priorities.
About The Role
This is a 4 PA Consultant leadership position, with a (small) additional responsibility payment. The successful candidate will provide professional medical leadership across services at Heartlands, Good Hope, Solihull and associated Community sites. The role is leadership focused, with the expectation to retain a clinical component within an agreed job plan. The post-holder will work closely with the Clinical Service Leads (CSLs), Directorate Manager, Matrons, and senior trust leadership to ensure safe, effective, and forward‑thinking services for children, young people, and families. The successful candidate will deputise for the Hospital Medical Director as required.
About You
Main duties, tasks & skills required: We are looking for a senior clinician who is an experienced Consultant in a relevant Paediatric or Neonatal specialty with a track record in clinical leadership, governance, and quality improvement. You should be able to demonstrate track record in building strong relationships across teams and professional groups. We naturally expect you to be committed to improving outcomes and experience for children and young people and to be an excellent communicator with the ability to influence, challenge, and inspire colleagues.
Desired Experience
Experience of service innovation and development.
Experienced clinician with relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
Decisive leader, committed to translating policy and analysis into practical actions.
Significant experience managing complex organisational change.
Demonstrated leadership and ambassadorial skills.
Contract & Location
4 PAs leadership role + (small) responsibility payment. You will hold a senior leadership remit for services at Heartlands, Good Hope, Solihull and Community sites (cross-site leadership required). Internal and external applicants welcome.
Key Responsibilities
Provide senior medical leadership across Paediatrics, Neonates, and Community Child Health; ensure strong clinical governance and effective workforce oversight.
Redesign Urgent & Emergency Care (UEC), including neonatal cot expansion.
Strengthen community paediatric services.
Integrate with key external partners.
Quality, Safety & Governance
Promote an open culture of learning from incidents and strengthening quality governance pathways across the CDG. Ensure clinical risk is appropriately monitored, escalated, and mitigated. Support compliance with statutory duties, professional standards, and best practice guidelines.
Workforce & Professional Leadership
Lead and support job planning, workforce optimisation, and consultant engagement across CDG3. Provide visible leadership to medical staff, working closely with the CSLs and wider multidisciplinary teams. Support recruitment, retention, and succession planning across all services.
Performance & Service Delivery
Enable delivery of safe and effective paediatric and neonatal services, including maintaining service resilience during surges or rota pressures. Work collaboratively with operational, nursing, and corporate colleagues to improve performance, productivity, and sustainability. Contribute to transformation programmes that enhance patient experience and outcomes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Medical or Dental professional; GMC or GDC registered.
Postgraduate qualifications or experience in education or governance.
Evidence of CPD.
Background in Paediatrics / Neonatology / Community Paediatrics.
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. 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.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Contact Information
For an informal discussion or further information, please contact Doug Bowley, UHB Medical Director--Womens & Childrens Services (CDG3): doug.bowley@uhb.nhs.uk
About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Pay scheme
Hospital Medical and Dental
Band
Consultant
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Fixed Term
Duration
3 Year(s)
Working pattern
Part-Time
Reference number
14827
Job locations
Trustwide; Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH
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