Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join this department as a full time Senior Clinical Fellow / International Fellow Post in Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery out of program training and service provision. The post holder will be able to gain advanced Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery experience.
Post is initially for 12 months with the possibility of extending a further year.
Main duties of the job
The post of Senior Clinical fellow in Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery will offer an exciting opportunity to develop skills in all aspects of Paediatric general and neonatal surgery with a focused training with the gastro-intestinal team. The senior fellow will have the opportunity to learn intermediate and advanced skills in Paediatric GI laparoscopy and Paediatric diagnostic endoscopy. The senior fellow will participate in a 1:6 non resident on-call rota covering Paediatric & Neonatal Surgery including Paediatric Urology.
The post is suitable for applicants with previous experience in General Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery who wish to have a focused training in Paediatric and Neonatal GI Surgery, at a centre which offers a good balance of adequate exposure/case load and an enjoyable non-resident general pediatric surgical on-call. The centre provides outreach service to 4 DGH in the region and undertakes clinics and theatres sessions at these hospitals regularly. The post will be compliant with current working time directive.
Applicants should possess the qualifications and knowledge specified in the person specification. International trainees are appointed through open competition, selected through the International Surgical Training Program under medical training initiative (MTI) and are supported by the sponsor college for their application for full GMC registration. This program allows the trainees to spend a maximum of 2 years in UK on an ISTP approved training post.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description for further information about the post, department and contact information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description for further information about the post, department and contact information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for registration or hold registration with the GMC
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- MRCS /AFRCS or equivalent.
- Completion of at least 3 years Higher Surgical Training (or equivalent) in Paediatric Surgery at time of interview)
Desirable
- BSc (or other intercalated degree)
- FRCS (Paeds) or FRCS (And Neonatal Surgery)
- Other higher degrees / qualifications
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oExperience of working at multiple pediatric surgical centers in the last 5 years, at least 3 years as higher surgical trainee
Desirable
- Experience of commitment to Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery
- Experience of Paediatric Intensive Care / Neonatology
- Other relevant experience
CLINICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Demonstrate clinical and operative skills at appropriate level
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical / scientific approach
- Good manual dexterity and hand / eye co- ordination
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge in Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery
- Shows knowledge of evidence informed practice
- Shows awareness of own limitations
- Technical skills and knowledge suitable for training (advanced and Neonatal Surgery module curriculum level)
Desirable
- Demonstrates use of evidence informed practice
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty / medicine
ORGANISATION AND PLANNING
Essential
- Ability to prioritize clinical need
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Ability to organize oneself and own work
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Information technology skills including library searches
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS & resource constraints; management / financial awareness; experience of committee work
- Active involvement in audit
TEACHING SKILLS / RESEARCH
Essential
- oUnderstanding of the principles of research
- oEvidence of teaching exprience
Desirable
- oExposure to different teaching groups / methods
- oResearch experience, presentations, publications, prizes and honors
CAREER PROGRESSION
Essential
- Candidate must demonstrate commitment to career Progression in the last 1 year of training consistent with personal circumstances
PERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE SKILLS (the ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate)
- DECISIVENESS/ ACCOUNTABILITY (ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority)
- INTERPERSONAL SKILLS (see patients as people, empathize, work co-operatively with others, open and non- defensive, sense of humor)
- USES A NON- JUDGMENTAL APPROACH TO PATIENTS AND COLLEAGUES regardless of their sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs or financial status
- FLEXIBILITY (able to change and adapt, respond to rapidly changing circumstances)
- RESILIENCE (able to operate under pressure, cope with setbacks, self- awareness)
- THOROUGHNESS ( well prepared, shows self- discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)
- SHOWS INITIATIVE/ DRIVE/ENTHUSIASM (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
- PROBITY (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
Attitude
Essential
- Desire to learn
- Trainable
- Good team player
- Flexible working
- Sincerity and commitment to expected work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for registration or hold registration with the GMC
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- MRCS /AFRCS or equivalent.
- Completion of at least 3 years Higher Surgical Training (or equivalent) in Paediatric Surgery at time of interview)
Desirable
- BSc (or other intercalated degree)
- FRCS (Paeds) or FRCS (And Neonatal Surgery)
- Other higher degrees / qualifications
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oExperience of working at multiple pediatric surgical centers in the last 5 years, at least 3 years as higher surgical trainee
Desirable
- Experience of commitment to Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery
- Experience of Paediatric Intensive Care / Neonatology
- Other relevant experience
CLINICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Demonstrate clinical and operative skills at appropriate level
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical / scientific approach
- Good manual dexterity and hand / eye co- ordination
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge in Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery
- Shows knowledge of evidence informed practice
- Shows awareness of own limitations
- Technical skills and knowledge suitable for training (advanced and Neonatal Surgery module curriculum level)
Desirable
- Demonstrates use of evidence informed practice
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty / medicine
ORGANISATION AND PLANNING
Essential
- Ability to prioritize clinical need
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Ability to organize oneself and own work
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Information technology skills including library searches
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS & resource constraints; management / financial awareness; experience of committee work
- Active involvement in audit
TEACHING SKILLS / RESEARCH
Essential
- oUnderstanding of the principles of research
- oEvidence of teaching exprience
Desirable
- oExposure to different teaching groups / methods
- oResearch experience, presentations, publications, prizes and honors
CAREER PROGRESSION
Essential
- Candidate must demonstrate commitment to career Progression in the last 1 year of training consistent with personal circumstances
PERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE SKILLS (the ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate)
- DECISIVENESS/ ACCOUNTABILITY (ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority)
- INTERPERSONAL SKILLS (see patients as people, empathize, work co-operatively with others, open and non- defensive, sense of humor)
- USES A NON- JUDGMENTAL APPROACH TO PATIENTS AND COLLEAGUES regardless of their sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs or financial status
- FLEXIBILITY (able to change and adapt, respond to rapidly changing circumstances)
- RESILIENCE (able to operate under pressure, cope with setbacks, self- awareness)
- THOROUGHNESS ( well prepared, shows self- discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)
- SHOWS INITIATIVE/ DRIVE/ENTHUSIASM (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
- PROBITY (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
Attitude
Essential
- Desire to learn
- Trainable
- Good team player
- Flexible working
- Sincerity and commitment to expected work
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).
