Job summaryThis Clinical Fellow post is suitable for doctors who wish to pursue a career in Paediatric Surgery. The post is suitable for surgeons who have completed their Core Surgical Training, spent time in Paediatric surgery at registrar level.
The post is based at the Queens Medical Centre campus of the Nottingham University Hospital with responsibility for the care of in-patients, out-patients and emergencies admitted during day time hours and when on-call. Out of hours the post holder will work on the SpR rota including prospective cover.
Main duties of the jobPaediatric Surgery & Urology is based at the Queens Medical Centre and comprises of eleven Consultants Surgeons (7 General Paediatric Surgeons and 4 Paediatric Urologists) supporting general and tertiary paediatric surgical and urological services in addition to providing local outreach services. All paediatric surgical emergencies are admitted to the QMC usually via the Paediatric Emergency Department. The surgical wards comprise of D34, D35 and E17 in addition to jointly managed patients on PICU and the Neonatal Unit. Main Theatres are located on C Floor and have dedicated afternoon emergency lists as well as access to the Childrens Day Case Unit on B Floor.
About usThe Nottingham Children's Hospital is situated in East Block on D and E floors with 2 Outpatient Departments on B Floor and comprises. Eight wards - 121 beds including critical care. An Oncology Day Case Unit with Anaesthetic facilities. A Short Stay Unit for observation of the acutely ill child. A large hospital school. An Academic Division of Child Health (University of Nottingham School of Human Development). Neonatal Units on both City and QMC campus. A separate Children's Emergency Department.
Job responsibilitiesThere will be exposure to all aspects of Paediatric Surgery which will include ward rounds, theatres, outpatients and MDT. The post holder will work at Specialty Registrar level. The post provides the opportunity for hands on operative experience working with highly experienced Consultant Surgeons
Qualifications and RegistrationsEssential- MRCS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
DesirableExperienceEssential- Completion of Core Surgical Training and extensive experience of working within a Paediatric Surgical environment
- Computing IT skills
- Evidence of teaching experience
Desirable- Experience of teaching and assessing students/allied health professionals and post-graduate trainees
- Appraisal and assessment training and skills
SkillsEssential- Leadership skills
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
