Job summary
Senior Clinical Fellow (Paediatric)
A post has become available to commence working in Paediatric Surgery, from date of commencement for 12 months at ST3+ level on the middle grade rota.
This post does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean, but the post holders will have the same teaching and training opportunities alongside four other Higher Specialist Trainees and four other Core Surgical Trainees
Enquiries are welcome to Prof Ross Fisher, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon & Clinical Lead on scn-tr.psusecretaries@nhs.net
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust in accordance with the Equal Opportunities policy is committed to treating all individuals equally irrespective of age, race, social background, gender, sexual preference, colour, disability, nationality, ethnic origin, marital status, religion or trade union membership.
Main duties of the job
This post provides excellent experience in neonatal surgery, general and subspecialist paediatric surgery and urology.
The post holder will work on the middle grade rota.
The work of the Paediatric Surgical Unit encompasses the management of new born infants and children with congenital malformations and other surgical conditions. The 12-bedded Neonatal Surgical Unit is a Regional Centre dealing with over 150 new cases each year. The pre-operative assessment, operative treatment and post-operative intensive care of these infants are of vital importance. The general paediatric surgical work covers the wide variety of surgical conditions encountered in this age group including Urology, Surgical Gastroenterology, Thoracic Surgery and Oncology all with a strong emphasis on Minimal Access techniques.
About us
Internal Relationships
There are six Consultant Paediatric Surgeons, Prof R M Fisher (Clinical Lead), Mr R M Lindley, Mr S S Marven, Mr G V Murthi, Miss E M Gavens, Mr J Bowen and two Paediatric UrologistsMiss C MacDonald and Miss S Rusu. Junior medical staff in general surgery include 4 Specialty Registrars, 4 Senior Clinical Fellows, 4 ST1/2 paediatric rotation trainees, 3 CT1/2 trainees in surgery, 2 junior clinical fellows, one F2 trainee, and 2 F1 trainees.
For full details please refer to the Job Description
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details regarding the main responsibilities of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details regarding the main responsibilities of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Medical Practitioner
- MRCS, FRCS or equivalent
- Registered with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- ATLS and/ or APLS provider or instructor
Experience
Essential
- Experience and training in Paediatric Surgery at SHO or Registrar level
- Skills appropriate to experience
- Evidence of sustained progress through training
Desirable
- Experience in Paediatric Surgery
- Additional experience in General Surgery and/or other relevant surgical experience
- Potential to develop skills
- Experience in Neonatal or Paediatric Intensive Care
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Willingness to acquire management skills
- Basic understanding of purpose and process of audit
- Evidence of participation in personal and unit audit
- Evidence of a commitment to research productivity with their seniority
Desirable
- Publications
- National and international presentations
- Experience in teaching
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Enthusiasm for teaching
- Evidence of organisational and communication skills
Desirable
- Initiative
- Leadership skills
- Administrative and computer skills
- Non-medical achievement
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect & Excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Medical Practitioner
- MRCS, FRCS or equivalent
- Registered with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- ATLS and/ or APLS provider or instructor
Experience
Essential
- Experience and training in Paediatric Surgery at SHO or Registrar level
- Skills appropriate to experience
- Evidence of sustained progress through training
Desirable
- Experience in Paediatric Surgery
- Additional experience in General Surgery and/or other relevant surgical experience
- Potential to develop skills
- Experience in Neonatal or Paediatric Intensive Care
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Willingness to acquire management skills
- Basic understanding of purpose and process of audit
- Evidence of participation in personal and unit audit
- Evidence of a commitment to research productivity with their seniority
Desirable
- Publications
- National and international presentations
- Experience in teaching
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Enthusiasm for teaching
- Evidence of organisational and communication skills
Desirable
- Initiative
- Leadership skills
- Administrative and computer skills
- Non-medical achievement
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect & Excellence
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).
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).
