University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Surgery and Urology

The closing date is 31 March 2026

Job summary

Clinical Fellow (ST1-2) in Paediatric Surgery and Urology

This Clinical Fellow post (CT1-2/ST1-2) is based within the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, which has one of the largest paediatric General Surgical/Orthopaedic units in the country and is the regional Paediatric Major Trauma Centre for South West England. This post is a 4-12-month appointment, suitable for those interested in Paediatric General Surgery and Orthopaedics.

Main duties of the job

The Department is the regional tertiary referral centre for paediatric surgery and also provides non-specialist surgery for the Bristol conurbation.

Paediatric Surgery, BCH: The work involves care for all children admitted to the Children's hospital including general surgery, oncological and gastrointestinal surgery and urology.

Neonatal Surgery, St Michael's: The work involves the surgical care of infants undergoing surgery, working in co-operation with the neonatologists who staff NICU.

Applicants will be part of a new rota from April-August which will involve doing evening shifts, without nights, initially on a 1-3 rolling rota. From August, this will then change to a whole department rota, consisting of day shifts, twilight shifts and night shifts. They will be expected to participate in departmental audit and research as well as accessing lots of learning opportunities with a daily trauma meeting reviewing acute admissions. There is the possibility to attend trauma clinic and theatre lists. Specialist clinics and fracture clinics run daily.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust, committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.

Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South West offers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details

Date posted

18 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

387-WC3677-DH-A

Job locations

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Upper Maudling St

Bristol

BS2 8EG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Interest in paediatric orthopaedics or general surgery.

Desirable

  • APLS/PALS/ATLS or equivalent
  • Previous paediatric or paediatric orthopaedic/surgical experience
  • Basic surgical training (or paediatric)

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • APLS/PALS/ATLS or equivalent
  • Paediatric venepuncture, siting IV cannulae
  • PRE-CCST

Desirable

  • Previous operative experience

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • MB BS (or equivalent)
  • Limited or full GMC registration

Desirable

  • MRCS (or part thereof)

Additional and Aptitudes

Essential

  • Respecting everyone
  • Embracing Change
  • Recognising success
  • Working Together
Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Interest in paediatric orthopaedics or general surgery.

Desirable

  • APLS/PALS/ATLS or equivalent
  • Previous paediatric or paediatric orthopaedic/surgical experience
  • Basic surgical training (or paediatric)

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • APLS/PALS/ATLS or equivalent
  • Paediatric venepuncture, siting IV cannulae
  • PRE-CCST

Desirable

  • Previous operative experience

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • MB BS (or equivalent)
  • Limited or full GMC registration

Desirable

  • MRCS (or part thereof)

Additional and Aptitudes

Essential

  • Respecting everyone
  • Embracing Change
  • Recognising success
  • Working Together

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

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Upper Maudling St

Bristol

BS2 8EG


Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Upper Maudling St

Bristol

BS2 8EG


Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Paediatric Surgeon and Urologist

Mr Mohamed Shalaby

carol.stone@uhbw.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

18 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

387-WC3677-DH-A

Job locations

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Upper Maudling St

Bristol

BS2 8EG


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