Senior Fellow in Paediatric Surgery

Job description

Job responsibilities

WHAT YOULL DO

Duties include the inpatient and outpatient management of surgical and / or urological patients. There is a 1 in 8 emergency rota with cross cover for the other middle grade surgeons in the unit while on call. You will also be expected to participate in clinical audit, teaching and research.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FORSomeone with experience in paediatric surgery, urology or adult general surgery, and a commitment to a career in paediatric surgery. You will need to work effectively as part of a multi-professional team, and bring a positive and enthusiastic approach to your work.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).

Successful 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.

Grades 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)

Basic Salary - MT03 £43,923 Basic Salary - MT04 £55,329 Basic Salary MT05 £63,152

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5; Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training

Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS) A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview

Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 07 August 2024

Job Reference: MT1216 - This vacancy closes on or before: 26th July 2024

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• MRCS
• APLS

Desirable

• PHD/MS

Previous or relevant experience

Essential

• Previous experience in Paediatric Surgery, Urology or Adult General Surgery for at least one year at registrar level

Living the Trust values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• Teaching Skills
• Team Working

Desirable

• Leadership qualities, enthusiastic, flexible and able to adapt to change

Special Requirements of the post

Essential

• Commitment to a career in paediatric surgery
• Ability to travel independently between hospital sites or for necessary patient visits/on-call

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal and written communications in relation to our patient group

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 Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)