Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Senior Clinical Fellow in MIS in Paediatric Surgery/Urology (ST3-5)

The closing date is 23 October 2025

Job summary

This a full time Fellow Post with interest in MIS in Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery for out of program training and service provision. The post holder will be able to gain advanced paediatric minimally invasive surgery experience during the year through structured program. Position is for up to 12 months. This post is ideal for some one who is looking to complete FRCS Paed Surg exam or CESR application

Post is for 12 months

Main duties of the job

This is a full time post with on call commitments to general paediatric surgery rota. A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time post will receive due consideration. If such a candidate is appointed the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with service director, consultant colleagues and local management.

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

  • Flexible working hours
  • Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
  • Multi Faith prayer room
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
  • Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
  • Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
  • Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
  • On-site Nursery
  • On-site cafes offering staff discounts
  • Support in career development
  • Flexible staff bank
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Details

Date posted

17 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

234-MS2432

Job locations

NNUH

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description for further information about the post, department and contact information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description for further information about the post, department and contact information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Eligible for registration or hold registration with the GMC
  • MBBS (or equivalent)
  • MRCS /AFRCS or equivalent.
  • Completion of at least 3 years Higher Surgical Training (or equivalent) in Paediatric Surgery at time of interview)

Desirable

  • BSc (or other intercalated degree)
  • FRCS (Paeds) or FRCS (And Neonatal Surgery)
  • Other higher degrees / qualifications

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • oExperience of working at multiple pediatric surgical centers in the last 5 years, at least 3 years as higher surgical trainee
  • oPrevious exposure to minimally invasive surgery

Desirable

  • Experience of commitment to Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery
  • Experience of Paediatric Intensive Care / Neonatology
  • Other relevant experience
  • Experience in Paediatric Minimally Invasive surgery

CLINICAL SKILLS

Essential

  • Demonstrate clinical and operative skills at appropriate level
  • Understanding of clinical risk management
  • Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
  • Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical / scientific approach
  • Good manual dexterity and hand / eye co- ordination

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

  • Appropriate level of clinical knowledge in Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery
  • Shows knowledge of evidence informed practice
  • Shows awareness of own limitations
  • Technical skills and knowledge suitable for training (advanced and Neonatal Surgery module curriculum level)

Desirable

  • Demonstrates use of evidence informed practice
  • Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty / medicine

ORGANISATION AND PLANNING

Essential

  • Ability to prioritize clinical need
  • Understanding of clinical governance
  • Ability to organize oneself and own work
  • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  • Information technology skills including library searches

Desirable

  • Understanding of NHS & resource constraints; management / financial awareness; experience of committee work
  • Active involvement in audit

TEACHING SKILLS / RESEARCH

Essential

  • oUnderstanding of the principles of research
  • oEvidence of teaching exprience

Desirable

  • oExposure to different teaching groups / methods
  • oResearch experience, presentations, publications, prizes and honors

CAREER PROGRESSION

Essential

  • Candidate must demonstrate commitment to career Progression in the last 1 year of training consistent with personal circumstances

PERSONAL SKILLS

Essential

  • COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE SKILLS (the ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate)
  • DECISIVENESS/ ACCOUNTABILITY (ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority)
  • INTERPERSONAL SKILLS (see patients as people, empathize, work co-operatively with others, open and non- defensive, sense of humor)
  • USES A NON- JUDGMENTAL APPROACH TO PATIENTS AND COLLEAGUES regardless of their sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs or financial status
  • FLEXIBILITY (able to change and adapt, respond to rapidly changing circumstances)
  • RESILIENCE (able to operate under pressure, cope with setbacks, self- awareness)
  • THOROUGHNESS ( well prepared, shows self- discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)
  • SHOWS INITIATIVE/ DRIVE/ENTHUSIASM (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
  • PROBITY (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)

Attitude

Essential

  • Desire to learn
  • Trainable
  • Good team player
  • Flexible working
  • Sincerity and commitment to expected work
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Eligible for registration or hold registration with the GMC
  • MBBS (or equivalent)
  • MRCS /AFRCS or equivalent.
  • Completion of at least 3 years Higher Surgical Training (or equivalent) in Paediatric Surgery at time of interview)

Desirable

  • BSc (or other intercalated degree)
  • FRCS (Paeds) or FRCS (And Neonatal Surgery)
  • Other higher degrees / qualifications

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • oExperience of working at multiple pediatric surgical centers in the last 5 years, at least 3 years as higher surgical trainee
  • oPrevious exposure to minimally invasive surgery

Desirable

  • Experience of commitment to Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery
  • Experience of Paediatric Intensive Care / Neonatology
  • Other relevant experience
  • Experience in Paediatric Minimally Invasive surgery

CLINICAL SKILLS

Essential

  • Demonstrate clinical and operative skills at appropriate level
  • Understanding of clinical risk management
  • Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
  • Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical / scientific approach
  • Good manual dexterity and hand / eye co- ordination

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

  • Appropriate level of clinical knowledge in Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery
  • Shows knowledge of evidence informed practice
  • Shows awareness of own limitations
  • Technical skills and knowledge suitable for training (advanced and Neonatal Surgery module curriculum level)

Desirable

  • Demonstrates use of evidence informed practice
  • Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty / medicine

ORGANISATION AND PLANNING

Essential

  • Ability to prioritize clinical need
  • Understanding of clinical governance
  • Ability to organize oneself and own work
  • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  • Information technology skills including library searches

Desirable

  • Understanding of NHS & resource constraints; management / financial awareness; experience of committee work
  • Active involvement in audit

TEACHING SKILLS / RESEARCH

Essential

  • oUnderstanding of the principles of research
  • oEvidence of teaching exprience

Desirable

  • oExposure to different teaching groups / methods
  • oResearch experience, presentations, publications, prizes and honors

CAREER PROGRESSION

Essential

  • Candidate must demonstrate commitment to career Progression in the last 1 year of training consistent with personal circumstances

PERSONAL SKILLS

Essential

  • COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE SKILLS (the ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate)
  • DECISIVENESS/ ACCOUNTABILITY (ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority)
  • INTERPERSONAL SKILLS (see patients as people, empathize, work co-operatively with others, open and non- defensive, sense of humor)
  • USES A NON- JUDGMENTAL APPROACH TO PATIENTS AND COLLEAGUES regardless of their sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs or financial status
  • FLEXIBILITY (able to change and adapt, respond to rapidly changing circumstances)
  • RESILIENCE (able to operate under pressure, cope with setbacks, self- awareness)
  • THOROUGHNESS ( well prepared, shows self- discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)
  • SHOWS INITIATIVE/ DRIVE/ENTHUSIASM (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
  • PROBITY (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)

Attitude

Essential

  • Desire to learn
  • Trainable
  • Good team player
  • Flexible working
  • Sincerity and commitment to expected work

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

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

NNUH

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY


Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

NNUH

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY


Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Paediatric and Neonatal Surgeon

Mr Mathur

Azad.Mathur@nnuh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

17 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

234-MS2432

Job locations

NNUH

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY


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