Consultant in Paediatric Neuro-Oncology: Sponsorship Available

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

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 created in recognition of increased activity in neuro-oncology and an ambition to build capacity to facilitate service development in the department. Although a keen interest in Neuro-Oncology is essential and previous experience welcomed, it is not a requirement and all interested applicants would be warmly considered. This post will provide 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.

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
  • Research training/ publications

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).

Closing Date: 7 September 2026

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