Job summary
Post 1- Full time: Start as soon as possible for 6 months - extendable to 12 months
Applications are invited for 1 x full-time Clinical Fellow (Registrar equivalent) within the Department of Paediatric Surgery at King's College Hospital.
The successful candidate will join the Department which has 6x full-time Consultant Paediatric Surgeons are supported by 2 specialist registrars (on the South East Consortium Scheme), 4 Senior Clinical Fellows and a rotational CT3 who together provide a 1 in 7 non-resident on-call service (EWTD compliant).
This post is suitable for paediatric doctors with evidence of competencies and experience in general paediatric surgery at the time of appointment and eligibility to work in the UK. All applicants must have MRCS/FRCS or equivalent and be fully GMC registered.
Although this appointment is not accredited for training, the appointees will be expected to participate fully in the educational and training programmes within the each department and the hospital. Appointees will have a named educational supervisor. Annual leave and study leave is commensurate with other post foundation doctors. The exposure and opportunities offered would be excellent experience for an applicant planning a career in paediatric surgery.
Main duties of the job
- To supervise the SHO/CT3 and to work with other Specialist Registrars performing day-to day care of the surgical patients in the children's wards.
- To attend operating theatre sessions and under consultant supervision perform operations according to an agreed level of competence.
- To maintain communication with other health professionals.
- Attendance on consultant-led ward rounds.
- On-Call non-resident rota (1 in 7) EWTD compliant.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To supervise the SHO/CT3 and to work with other Specialist Registrars performing day-to day care of the surgical patients in the childrens wards.
- To attend operating theatre sessions and under consultant supervision perform operations according to an agreed level of competence.
- To maintain communication with other health professionals.
- Attendance on consultant-led ward rounds.
- On-Call non-resident rota (1 in 7) EWTD compliant.
Teaching:
- Assistance in conjunction with consultants and specialist registrars with the teaching of undergraduate medical students.
Postgraduate Teaching:
- The post-holder will be expected to attend and contribute to the weekly research/audit meeting. There are weekly combined meetings in radiology, histopathology, neonatology and hepatology.
Research/Audit:
- Involvement in the research interests of the department and audit will be encouraged.
The objectives of the post include
- developing understanding of all aspects of assessment and management of sick children
- to increase exposure to specialty neonatal and paediatric hepatobiliary surgery
- to contribute to the research ethos of the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To supervise the SHO/CT3 and to work with other Specialist Registrars performing day-to day care of the surgical patients in the childrens wards.
- To attend operating theatre sessions and under consultant supervision perform operations according to an agreed level of competence.
- To maintain communication with other health professionals.
- Attendance on consultant-led ward rounds.
- On-Call non-resident rota (1 in 7) EWTD compliant.
Teaching:
- Assistance in conjunction with consultants and specialist registrars with the teaching of undergraduate medical students.
Postgraduate Teaching:
- The post-holder will be expected to attend and contribute to the weekly research/audit meeting. There are weekly combined meetings in radiology, histopathology, neonatology and hepatology.
Research/Audit:
- Involvement in the research interests of the department and audit will be encouraged.
The objectives of the post include
- developing understanding of all aspects of assessment and management of sick children
- to increase exposure to specialty neonatal and paediatric hepatobiliary surgery
- to contribute to the research ethos of the department.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation and active involvement in an audit project
Training
Essential
- Experience in general surgery
- Knowledge and experience of neonatal and general paediatric surgical emergencies
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation and active involvement in an audit project
Training
Essential
- Experience in general surgery
- Knowledge and experience of neonatal and general paediatric surgical emergencies
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).
