Job summary
Applications
are invited for one Specialty Doctor (Trust Grade) post in Paediatric Surgery,
equivalent to ST3 to ST5 level. The post is offered for an initial 6-month
period, starting no later than March 2026, with the possibility of extension.
This
Paediatric Surgical Trust Grade Doctor position within the Department of
Paediatric Surgery will be tailored to an individuals training requirement.
The
routine work includes care of patients in the Leeds General Infirmary,
attendance at theatre lists and out-patient clinics where areas of need for sub
specialisation will be addressed with their supervising consultant.
These
will need to be clearly defined from the outset by the successful candidate.
The
post is full time and the appointee will be expected to take part in the
Specialist Registrar out of hours rota, currently 1:10. The majority of the out
of hours involves general Paediatric surgery, Neonatal surgery and Trauma. The
candidate will therefore be expected to have background training in Paediatric
Surgery to a high level.
The
department provides a wide range of General and specialist Paediatric surgery
including minimal invasive surgery and robotic surgery.
These posts would benefit applicants who are committed
to a career in Paediatric surgery with (for ST3+) some experience at higher StR
grade or those who have completed their training and desire further specialist
training in Paediatric Surgical sub-specialties.
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will participate in a rolling 1:10 on-call rota at registrar level.
When on call, they will act as Registrar of the Week from Monday to Thursday,
and undertake one 24-hour on-call period with appropriate rest days rostered in
line with working time regulations.
During
on-call periods, the post holder will take senior responsibility for the
assessment and management of emergency referrals and all aspects of inpatient
care. They will also undertake emergency operating, with consultant support
available at all times, and will liaise with other specialties as required.
When
not on call, the post holder will contribute to the wider paediatric surgical
service. This includes regular participation in elective and emergency theatre
lists, outpatient clinics, multidisciplinary team meetings, teaching and
supervision of junior trainees, and involvement in audit, research and
quality-improvement activities. Training opportunities will be tailored to the
individuals learning needs and the available subspecialty rotations within the
department.
About us
The
Trust Grade Dr in Paediatric Surgery is based at the Leeds General Infirmary in
West Yorkshire. This role is suitable for applicants who have Paediatric
surgery experience at a higher level or post CCT or equivalent. It is ideally
suited to candidates wishing to work in a large teaching hospital which
provides many specialist services and is ideal for anyone wishing gain
experience in various sub-specialties in Paediatric surgery.
The
department provides exposure to all surgical aspects of children ranging from 0
16 years. This includes general surgery of childhood to highly specialised
skills in fields of Thoracic Surgery, Upper GI Surgery, Lower GI Surgery,
Hepatobiliary Surgery, Oncology Surgery, Neonatal Surgery and Urology. There
are 2/3 consultants per specialty providing elective specialty work and all
consultants participate in acute on calls (1:10) to provide general surgery for
children and trauma service.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
The
post holder will support the on-call rota at a level equivalent to ST3 to ST5,
working with increasing independence appropriate to their experience while
under the supervision of the consultant team.
They
will have the opportunity to work across all key subspecialties within
paediatric surgery, including complex neonatal surgery, thoracic surgery, upper
gastrointestinal surgery, lower gastrointestinal surgery, oncology, urology,
minimal access surgery and robotic surgery. Training opportunities will be
aligned with the individuals learning needs and the availability within each
firm, and they will be attached to a subspecialist team accordingly.
ST3+
trainees are expected to manage patients with an appropriate level of autonomy,
supported by direct or indirect consultant supervision. They will participate
in clinics, theatres, MDTs, emergency assessments and inpatient care, taking a
senior role where appropriate.
All
trainees are allocated an educational supervisor within the department to
oversee their progression, support their development and ensure training
objectives are being met.
Attendance
at the daily morning handover (08:0008:30) and Thursday Morning Grand Rounds
(09:30-12:30) is expected unless clinical commitments in theatre or clinic take
priority
Job description
Job responsibilities
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
The
post holder will support the on-call rota at a level equivalent to ST3 to ST5,
working with increasing independence appropriate to their experience while
under the supervision of the consultant team.
They
will have the opportunity to work across all key subspecialties within
paediatric surgery, including complex neonatal surgery, thoracic surgery, upper
gastrointestinal surgery, lower gastrointestinal surgery, oncology, urology,
minimal access surgery and robotic surgery. Training opportunities will be
aligned with the individuals learning needs and the availability within each
firm, and they will be attached to a subspecialist team accordingly.
ST3+
trainees are expected to manage patients with an appropriate level of autonomy,
supported by direct or indirect consultant supervision. They will participate
in clinics, theatres, MDTs, emergency assessments and inpatient care, taking a
senior role where appropriate.
All
trainees are allocated an educational supervisor within the department to
oversee their progression, support their development and ensure training
objectives are being met.
Attendance
at the daily morning handover (08:0008:30) and Thursday Morning Grand Rounds
(09:30-12:30) is expected unless clinical commitments in theatre or clinic take
priority
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Research and audit skills
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which:
- focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement, demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum
- Teaching: Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching / Evidence of feedback for teaching
- Instructor status (or a recommendation for instructor status) in an advanced life support course (ALS, ATLS, EPLS, APLS) or equivalent course
Experience
Essential
- Commitment to Paediatric Surgery
- Previous experience in Paediatric Surgery
- 12 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
- make the care or your patient your first concern
- provide a good standard of practice and care
- take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised
- protect and promote the health of patients and of the public
- treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity
- work in partnership with patients
- work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients interests
- be honest and open and act with integrity
- never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues
- never abuse your patients trust in you or the publics trust in the profession.
Desirable
- Aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity Successful completion of relevant skills course(s),
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Advanced Paediatric Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- Aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity Successful completion of relevant skills course(s),
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- RCS (Paediatric Surgery) or equivalent
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Research and audit skills
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which:
- focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement, demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum
- Teaching: Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching / Evidence of feedback for teaching
- Instructor status (or a recommendation for instructor status) in an advanced life support course (ALS, ATLS, EPLS, APLS) or equivalent course
Experience
Essential
- Commitment to Paediatric Surgery
- Previous experience in Paediatric Surgery
- 12 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
- make the care or your patient your first concern
- provide a good standard of practice and care
- take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised
- protect and promote the health of patients and of the public
- treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity
- work in partnership with patients
- work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients interests
- be honest and open and act with integrity
- never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues
- never abuse your patients trust in you or the publics trust in the profession.
Desirable
- Aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity Successful completion of relevant skills course(s),
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Advanced Paediatric Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- Aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity Successful completion of relevant skills course(s),
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- RCS (Paediatric Surgery) or equivalent
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.
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
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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.
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).
