Job summary
Post available to commence working in Paediatric Surgery, at ST 1-2 level on the middle grade rota.
The duty is a 2nd on call rota.
The post does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean, but the post holders will have the some teaching and training opportunities alongside four other Higher Specialist Trainees and four other Core Surgical Trainees.
As the successful candidate will be required to start in post in September 2023, active GMC registration is an essential requirement for this role.
Provisional interview date is scheduled for Tuesday 31st July.
Main duties of the job
The work of the Paediatric Surgical Unit encompasses the management of new-born infants and children with congenital malformations and other surgical conditions. The Neonatal Surgical Unit is a Regional Centre dealing with over 150 new cases each year.
The pre-operative assessment, operative treatment and post-operative intensive care of these infants are of vital importance. The general paediatric surgical work covers the wide variety of surgical conditions encountered in this age group including Urology, Surgical Gastroenterology, Thoracic surgery and Oncology all with an emphasis on Minimal access techniques.
About us
The Children's Hospital is one of the foremost hospitals for children in the country and has developed an international reputation for the care and treatment of children. Several Regional and Supra-Regional services are based at the Children's Hospital including Neonatal Surgery, Haemophilia, Phenylketonuria and Auxology. Referrals are received from the Yorkshire and Humber Region and beyond for many of the rarer childhood disorders including Oncology, Spina Bifida, Neurology, Urology, and Gastroenterology. The Critical Care Unit is open to children of all ages from all specialties within the Hospital and is next to the dedicated Regional Neonatal Surgical Unit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities include
- Resident on-call
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Supporting both nursing staff and consultants
- Attending all in-house training
Please see attached job description and person specification for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities include
- Resident on-call
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Supporting both nursing staff and consultants
- Attending all in-house training
Please see attached job description and person specification for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Medical Practitioner
- Registered with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- ATLS and/ or APLS provider or instructor
Experience
Essential
- Skills appropriate to experience
- Evidence of sustained progress through training
Desirable
- Experience in Paediatrics
- Potential to develop skills
- Experience in Neonatal or Paediatric Intensive Care
- Experience in Teaching
- Publications
- National and international presentations
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Willingness to acquire management skills
- Basic understanding of purpose and process of audit
- Evidence of participation in personal and unit audit
- Evidence of a commitment to research productivity with their seniority
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Enthusiasm for teaching
- Evidence of organisational and communication skills
Desirable
- Initiative
- Leadership skills
- Administrative and computer skills
- Non-medical achievement
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect & Excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Medical Practitioner
- Registered with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- ATLS and/ or APLS provider or instructor
Experience
Essential
- Skills appropriate to experience
- Evidence of sustained progress through training
Desirable
- Experience in Paediatrics
- Potential to develop skills
- Experience in Neonatal or Paediatric Intensive Care
- Experience in Teaching
- Publications
- National and international presentations
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Willingness to acquire management skills
- Basic understanding of purpose and process of audit
- Evidence of participation in personal and unit audit
- Evidence of a commitment to research productivity with their seniority
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Enthusiasm for teaching
- Evidence of organisational and communication skills
Desirable
- Initiative
- Leadership skills
- Administrative and computer skills
- Non-medical achievement
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect & Excellence
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
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).
