University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Surgery & Urology/Orthopaedic

The closing date is 06 June 2025

Job summary

Applications are invited for three posts of clinical fellow in paediatric surgery and one post in paediatric orthopaedic surgery contributing to the paediatric surgery on call rota, based at the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children.

Two starting from August 2025 for 12 months (full time paediatric surgery/ urology)

One starting from August 2025 for 6 months (full time paediatric surgery/urology)

One from August 2025 for 12 months (daytime paediatric orthopaedic with on call duties in paediatric surgery/urology)

Main duties of the job

These 4 jobs are suitable for doctors from foundation to CT2/ST2 level wishing to gain experience in either paediatric surgery and/or paediatric orthopaedic surgery. There is flexibility to create a combined post of paediatric surgery and paediatric orthopaedic surgery over 12 months if appointed candidates would prefer this combination.

The paediatric surgery/ urology post provides excellent exposure to all areas of general and specialist paediatric surgery. The neonatal medicine and neonatal surgery intensive care unit is based at St Michael's Hospital, which is in close proximity to Bristol Children's Hospital.

The paediatric orthopaedic post offers lots of learning opportunities with a daily trauma meeting reviewing acute admissions. There is the possibility to attend trauma clinic and theatre lists.

Applicants should note that, in submitting an application for this post, you will also be giving your permission for all recruitment documents to be shared with the Severn Deanery.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details

Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-WC8246-DH

Job locations

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Upper Maudlin St

Bristol

BS2 8BJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post is new deal compliant. This placement does not have the required educational and Deans approval.

For more details please refer to the job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post is new deal compliant. This placement does not have the required educational and Deans approval.

For more details please refer to the job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

  • Previous paediatric or paediatric surgical experience
  • Interest in Paediatric Surgery and/or Paediatrics
  • Basic surgical training (or Paediatric)
  • APLS / PALS or equivalent. (D) ATLS

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to accurately assess surgical conditions in children, including history taking and examination
  • PRE-CCST
  • Paediatric venepuncture, Siting I.V. cannulae

Desirable

  • Previous operative experience

Additional & Aptitudes

Essential

  • Respecting Everyone
  • Embracing Change
  • Recognising Success
  • Working Together

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • MB BS (or equivalent)
  • Limited or full GMC registration

Desirable

  • MRCS or FRCS (or part thereof)
Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

  • Previous paediatric or paediatric surgical experience
  • Interest in Paediatric Surgery and/or Paediatrics
  • Basic surgical training (or Paediatric)
  • APLS / PALS or equivalent. (D) ATLS

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to accurately assess surgical conditions in children, including history taking and examination
  • PRE-CCST
  • Paediatric venepuncture, Siting I.V. cannulae

Desirable

  • Previous operative experience

Additional & Aptitudes

Essential

  • Respecting Everyone
  • Embracing Change
  • Recognising Success
  • Working Together

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • MB BS (or equivalent)
  • Limited or full GMC registration

Desirable

  • MRCS or FRCS (or part thereof)

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).

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.

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 Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Upper Maudlin St

Bristol

BS2 8BJ


Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Upper Maudlin St

Bristol

BS2 8BJ


Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Paediatric Surgery

Clare Skerritt

clare.skerritt@uhbw.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-WC8246-DH

Job locations

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Upper Maudlin St

Bristol

BS2 8BJ


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