Job summary
You are invited to apply for the Paediatric & Neonatal Surgery Clinical Research Fellow post. The post will be based in the Neonatal Unit (St. Thomas' Hospital site) and the Evelina London Children's Hospital.
Main duties of the job
There is a growing need for a surgical research presence to support the recruitment and data management of patients recruited to these studies and the post-holder will work in collaboration with the neonatal and surgical teams in helping to successfully deliver these clinical research projects. The post will be divided in a ratio of 60% clinical and 40% research. The successful candidate will have a named educational supervisor and will be exposed to both elective and emergency cases. The candidate will be expected to participate in all index neonatal cases. Elective clinical activity will be allocated according to experience. This will include elective day case operating at Lewisham Hospital and inpatient elective operating at Evelina London as well as outpatient clinics in both locations.
Previous paediatric surgical experience is essential but this need not be at middle grade level and an applicant with no previous registrar level experience would be well supported in making this step up in this post. The post would ideally suit a candidate wishing to enhance their experience before applying for specialist training in paediatric surgery. This is not a recognized training post but it attracts the same training opportunities, including study leave, named surgical educational supervisor and a very active educational programme. We have a good track record in successfully supporting trainees in gaining training numbers at subsequent application rounds.
About us
The post will be based in the Neonatal Unit (St. Thomas' Hospital site) and the Evelina London Children's Hospital where major elective surgery is carried out and emergency surgical patients are admitted, including neonatal surgical patients. Routine day case surgery is carried out at University Hospital Lewisham.
The department has a growing portfolio of clinical research, particularly in neonatal surgery. This includes locally and nationally funded research projects such as:
- TOAST (study on antacid prophylaxis in patients with oesophageal atresia) is coordinated by the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trial Unit (NPEU CTU) at the University of Oxford and is funded by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Health Technology Assessment (HTA) programme.
- ToSCiN is collecting information about babies with stomas and the views of their parents and doctors in order to learn how to find out the best time to close babies' stomas. This study is funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Programme (Reference Number 128617).
- BIND, examining the relationship between severe inflammation in premature infants and subsequent neurodevelopment.
- FOPTI, a feasibility study developing novel imaging techniques in neonates.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be part of a team of 7 middle grade doctors (combination of clinical fellows and Health Education England Trainees) in Paediatric Surgery who work with 3 colleagues in Paediatric Urology to provide a 1:10 on call rota.
The post-holder will be allocated an educational supervisor. The post will be divided in a ratio of 60% clinical and 40% research. There is a growing need for a surgical research presence to support the recruitment and data management of patients recruited to these studies and the post-holder will work in collaboration with the neonatal and surgical teams in helping to successfully deliver these clinical research projects.
For further information, please read the job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be part of a team of 7 middle grade doctors (combination of clinical fellows and Health Education England Trainees) in Paediatric Surgery who work with 3 colleagues in Paediatric Urology to provide a 1:10 on call rota.
The post-holder will be allocated an educational supervisor. The post will be divided in a ratio of 60% clinical and 40% research. There is a growing need for a surgical research presence to support the recruitment and data management of patients recruited to these studies and the post-holder will work in collaboration with the neonatal and surgical teams in helping to successfully deliver these clinical research projects.
For further information, please read the job description attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree - MBBS or equivalent.
- Completed Foundation and Core Surgical Training competencies or equivalent.
- MRCS
- GMC Registration.
Desirable
- Child protection training.
- Newborn life support training
- APLS or equivalent resuscitation certification.
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications (e.g. Master degree or PGC in clinical education)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Completed Core Surgical training or equivalent
- Minimum 6 months Paediatric surgery experience
- Understanding and awareness of particular requirements and demands of working with children and their parents.
- Demonstrates reflective approach to practice and commitment to personal development.
Desirable
- Previous Paediatric or neonatal medical experience
Knowledge and Skills:
Essential
- Evidence of experience in clinical procedures relevant to post.
- Commitment to a career in Paediatric surgery.
Desirable
- Undertaken quality improvement work or service development.
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management.
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching.
- Subspecialty interest within Paediatric Surgery
Research
Essential
- Commitment to delivering research outputs
Desirable
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.
- Evidence of successful output from research projects with national or international presentations and peer reviewed publications.
- Good clinical practice (GCP) certified
- Research Methodology Course certified
- Ability to bring own research project ideas
Personal skills
Essential
- Evidence of working as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate leadership behaviours appropriate to level of seniority.
Other
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
Desirable
- Extracurricular activities or achievements relevant to paediatrics and paediatric surgery
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree - MBBS or equivalent.
- Completed Foundation and Core Surgical Training competencies or equivalent.
- MRCS
- GMC Registration.
Desirable
- Child protection training.
- Newborn life support training
- APLS or equivalent resuscitation certification.
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications (e.g. Master degree or PGC in clinical education)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Completed Core Surgical training or equivalent
- Minimum 6 months Paediatric surgery experience
- Understanding and awareness of particular requirements and demands of working with children and their parents.
- Demonstrates reflective approach to practice and commitment to personal development.
Desirable
- Previous Paediatric or neonatal medical experience
Knowledge and Skills:
Essential
- Evidence of experience in clinical procedures relevant to post.
- Commitment to a career in Paediatric surgery.
Desirable
- Undertaken quality improvement work or service development.
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management.
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching.
- Subspecialty interest within Paediatric Surgery
Research
Essential
- Commitment to delivering research outputs
Desirable
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.
- Evidence of successful output from research projects with national or international presentations and peer reviewed publications.
- Good clinical practice (GCP) certified
- Research Methodology Course certified
- Ability to bring own research project ideas
Personal skills
Essential
- Evidence of working as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate leadership behaviours appropriate to level of seniority.
Other
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
Desirable
- Extracurricular activities or achievements relevant to paediatrics and paediatric surgery
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
