Job summary
Employer heading
Post CCT Fellow in Paediatric Surgery
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are excited to advertise a senior clinical fellowship in general paediatric surgery at Southampton Children's Hospital for one year, starting in April 2025. You'll need to have certificate of completion of training in paediatric surgery by the time of employment and will join a team of seven general paediatric surgeons and three paediatric urologists, seven registrars and one research fellow.
ÌýWe are a large tertiary referral centre with a strong track record of research and publications as well as a well renowned established teaching programme.
Working for our organisation
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
ÌýAs one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.Ìý
ÌýWe support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
ÌýSouthampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What you’ll do
ÌýYou'll do one in nine weekends on call as part of the registrar on call rota. On weekdays the on call will be carried out in addition to the registrar on call and with consultant back up in order to provide supported new consultant level experience. There is a one in six consultant on call for general paediatric surgery and there is a separate paediatric urology consultant on call rota which you would not be involved in.
ÌýYour job plan will include at least two operative sessions each week, regular clinics, MDTs and teaching sessions as well as regional clinics and regional operating lists.
ÌýYou’ll have the opportunity to further your management and leadership experience within the department as well as to run the teaching programme which involves laparoscopic and open surgical skills training as well as covering the curriculum in a unique and interesting way.
ÌýFurthermore there will be the option to focus on an area of subspecialist interest which will be supported by the paediatric surgical team as well as our adult surgical colleagues.
What we’re looking for
ÌýWe are looking for someone motivated and enthusiastic with a strong work ethic who is keen to gain further skills before embarking on their consultant career.
ÌýYou’ll need FRCS (paed surg) and to have completed years ST8.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ÌýAppointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).
ÌýSuccessful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.
ÌýGrades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)
ÌýBasic Salary – MT05 £70,425
Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview
ÌýPlease note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.Ìý Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible.Ìý Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.Ìý
ÌýInterviews will be held on TBC
ÌýJob Reference: MT1314 - This vacancy closes on or before 26th December 2024
Person specification
Qualifications and training
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- FRCS/MRCS/AFRCS or approved overseas equivalent
- ATLS or APLS certified
- Presentations and publications appropriate to stage
- FRCS Paediatric Surgery or approved overseas equivalent (by the time of employment)
Desirable criteria
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, grants
- Other higher degrees
- If a thesis based on research is in preparation it must be nearly completed and clear evidence of sustained progress towards completion must be demonstrated
Previous or relevant experience
Essential criteria
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Completed year ST8 in paediatric surgery with an outcome 6 at ARCP by the time of employment
- Competence in pre-operative & post- operative management
- A validated logbook summary indicating an adequate level of operative experience for CCT
Desirable criteria
- Computer skills
- Evidence of participation and understanding of the principles of audit
- Evidence of an interest in paediatric urology above that of the average trainee in paediatric surgery
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and inclusivity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Leadership qualities
- A critical enquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge
Living the Trust values
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Francesca Stedman
- Job title
- Consultant Paediatric and Neonatal Surgeon
- Email address
- [email protected]
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