Job summary
DEPARTMENT OF PAEDIATRIC SURGERY
10PA CONSULTANT PAEDIATRIC SURGEON WITH SPECIAL INTEREST IN LOWER GI/ COLORECTAL SURGERY
Applications are invited for a full time substantive Consultant Paediatric Surgeon with a Special Interest in Lower GI/Colorectal Surgery to join the Paediatric Surgery team at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. This post will join the two existing surgeons with interests in colorectal surgery.
Applicants should possess, or be within six months of receiving, CCT (or equivalent) in Paediatric Surgery at the time of the appointment. It would be desirable for the candidate to be Fellowship trained in paediatric colorectal surgery or have an existing practice in colorectal paediatric surgery. The start date is negotiable but ideally the start date should be within 12 months of accepting the post.
On call duties are a 1 in 8 non-resident with prospective cover, shared with the existing General Paediatric Surgeons and Paediatric Urologists. The on-call rota is currently split Mon-Thurs and Fri-Sun.
Main duties of the job
The appointee, together with Consultant colleagues, will be responsible for providing a paediatric and neonatal surgical service for Sheffield and South Yorkshire including children with colorectal problems.
The new Consultant will take equal responsibility with existing Consultants for the proper functioning of the Paediatric Surgical Unit. They will take part in the training programme at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
- Outstanding Patient Care
- Brilliant Place to work
- Leaders in Children's Health
We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
For an informal chat about this role, please contact Mr Richard Lindley, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon, Telephone 0114 2717339 email via scn-tr.psusecretaries@nhs.net
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
For an informal chat about this role, please contact Mr Richard Lindley, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon, Telephone 0114 2717339 email via scn-tr.psusecretaries@nhs.net
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualification/Training
Essential
- CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview.
- GMC registration
Desirable
- Post CCT Colorectal Fellowship training or currently working as a Consultant Paediatric Surgeon with an interest in Colorectal Surgery.
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in paediatric surgery within a dedicated paediatric and neonatal surgical unit.
- Evidence of quality improvement work in the last 12 months
- Evidence of research involvement including 2+ publications in quality specialty journals
Desirable
- Active participation in Management/Audit during SpR or equivalent last 6 months
- Interest in innovation
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to contribute to the general on call
- Training in Management/Audit aspects at SpR or equivalent level
- Research methodology qualifications
- Evidence of collaborative working
Desirable
- APLS provider/instructor or equivalent
- Laparoscopic colorectal surgical skills.
- MD or PhD
- Computer literacy
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Behave in a manner which establishes professional relationships with patients and colleagues in the region
- Ability to conduct operative procedures which may be demanding of a number of hours of close attention.
Desirable
- Ability to work as a team
- Evidence of respect for diversity
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
Person Specification
Qualification/Training
Essential
- CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview.
- GMC registration
Desirable
- Post CCT Colorectal Fellowship training or currently working as a Consultant Paediatric Surgeon with an interest in Colorectal Surgery.
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in paediatric surgery within a dedicated paediatric and neonatal surgical unit.
- Evidence of quality improvement work in the last 12 months
- Evidence of research involvement including 2+ publications in quality specialty journals
Desirable
- Active participation in Management/Audit during SpR or equivalent last 6 months
- Interest in innovation
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to contribute to the general on call
- Training in Management/Audit aspects at SpR or equivalent level
- Research methodology qualifications
- Evidence of collaborative working
Desirable
- APLS provider/instructor or equivalent
- Laparoscopic colorectal surgical skills.
- MD or PhD
- Computer literacy
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Behave in a manner which establishes professional relationships with patients and colleagues in the region
- Ability to conduct operative procedures which may be demanding of a number of hours of close attention.
Desirable
- Ability to work as a team
- Evidence of respect for diversity
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect and 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
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).
