Paediatric Palliative Medicine Consultant - Lead Care

Birmingham Women’s and Children; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Part time

Job summary

Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant in Paediatric Palliative Medicine based at Birmingham Children's Hospital. The post is substantive and comprises 8 PAs, with flexible arrangements to meet service needs.

You will lead and develop family-centred palliative care across hospital, community and networks, delivering advanced symptom management, end-of-life care and bereavement support for children and young people.

Qualifications

• Completion of National Grid training scheme in Paediatric Palliative Medicine or equivalent.
• Involvement in clinical audit.
• Managerial experience at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist paediatric palliative medicine across Birmingham and West Midlands.
• Provide expert symptom management and advance care planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across hospital, community and networks.
• Undertake community-based clinical activity and support professionals.
• Contribute to regional paediatric palliative care services and networks.
• Participate in teaching, governance, audit and service development.
• Support education and development of medical, nursing and allied staff.
• Promote research and innovation within paediatric palliative care where appropriate.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Self-motivation/initiative

BLs training

APLS training

Evidence-based care

Teaching/supervision

Education

Research training / publications / collaborations

Job description

Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant in Paediatric Palliative Medicine based at Birmingham Children's Hospital. The post is substantive and comprises 8 PAs, with flexible arrangements to meet service needs.

You will lead and develop family-centred palliative care across hospital, community and networks, delivering advanced symptom management, end-of-life care and bereavement support for children and young people.