Paediatric Clinical Fellow (ST4+) – Paediatric Urology

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Paediatric Clinical Fellow (ST4+) – Paediatric Urology

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Job summary6-12 month fixed term Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Surgery Post – Target start date 31st March 2025The successful applicant will be expected to carry out all duties of a Paediatric Surgery Specialist Registrar, participating in a 1 in 8 compliant on-call rota and the supporting the provision of the outreach serviceMain duties of the jobSt George’s Hospital provides the in-patient service for all Specialist Paediatric Surgery, including Neonatal surgery in South West London. The present Consultants have developed strong sub- specialist interests in urology, including a neuropathic service, gastroenterology, thoracic, anorectal disorders and oncology. There is an extensive Outreach service to all District General Hospitals within South West London as well as within Surrey and a close association with the Royal Marsden Hospital.About usSt Georges Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the largest healthcare units in the United Kingdom accommodating around 1170 beds and treating around 80,000 inpatient and day cases, and over 300,000 outpatients annually. It provides general acute services together with specialty services including neurosciences, cardiothoracic, and specialist children’s services.The department has its own outpatient’s area, child development centre and occupies 5 wards comprising 71 inpatient and daycase beds which are used for children with both medical and surgical conditions including ENT and Ophthalmology, along with 10 Paediatric Intensive Care beds. There are 50 consultants and a fully staffed compliant middle grade and ST rota, composed of grid trainees, regional trainees, fellows and F1 doctors.Job descriptionJob responsibilities

• The successful applicant will be expected to carry out all duties of a Paediatric Surgery Specialist Registrar, participating in a 1 in 8 compliant on-call rota and the supporting the provision of the outreach service
• There are a number of academic meetings in the department. These meetings frequently involve members of other disciplines. There are also separate meetings run by the neonatal, infectious diseases, community and neurology teams.
• There is a regular programme of audit meetings. There are very active programmes of clinic and research meetings in other departments throughout the medical school. All staff are invited to attend.
• To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations.
• To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.
• To work in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities policy to eliminate unlawful discrimination in relation to employment and service delivery.
• To ensure skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant Trust policies and professional codes and to maintain registration where this is a requirement of the role.
• To comply with Georges Healthcare No Smoking Policies.
• To undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.

Job description
Job responsibilities

• The successful applicant will be expected to carry out all duties of a Paediatric Surgery Specialist Registrar, participating in a 1 in 8 compliant on-call rota and the supporting the provision of the outreach service
• There are a number of academic meetings in the department. These meetings frequently involve members of other disciplines. There are also separate meetings run by the neonatal, infectious diseases, community and neurology teams.
• There is a regular programme of audit meetings. There are very active programmes of clinic and research meetings in other departments throughout the medical school. All staff are invited to attend.
• To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations.
• To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.
• To work in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities policy to eliminate unlawful discrimination in relation to employment and service delivery.
• To ensure skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant Trust policies and professional codes and to maintain registration where this is a requirement of the role.
• To comply with Georges Healthcare No Smoking Policies.
• To undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.

Person Specificationqualifications + TrainingEssential

• Full registration with GMC
• MRCP or MRCPCH or equivalent
• APLS/PALS/EPLS/NLS

Desirable

• Teaching Qualifications

ExperienceEssential

• At least 2 years experience in paediatric surgery
• Team working experience

Desirable

• Other surgical experience
• Neonatal experience
• General paediatric experience
• Clinical audits

SkillsEssential

• Basic paediatric surgical skills

Desirable

• Central Venous
• Enthusiasm to teach skills to others
• Cannulation

PersonalEssential

• Ability to work flexibly in a Multi disciplinary team
• Ability to work constructively with the management team
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times
• Caring attitude to patients and carers
• Self motivated and able to motivate others
• Punctuality and reliability
• Exceptional interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Supportive nature
• Ability to self motivate and motivate others

KnowledgeEssential

• Basic surgical training

Desirable

• Basic research techniques

Person Specification
qualifications + TrainingEssential

• Full registration with GMC
• MRCP or MRCPCH or equivalent
• APLS/PALS/EPLS/NLS

Desirable

• Teaching Qualifications

ExperienceEssential

• At least 2 years experience in paediatric surgery
• Team working experience

Desirable

• Other surgical experience
• Neonatal experience
• General paediatric experience
• Clinical audits

SkillsEssential

• Basic paediatric surgical skills

Desirable

• Central Venous
• Enthusiasm to teach skills to others
• Cannulation

PersonalEssential

• Ability to work flexibly in a Multi disciplinary team
• Ability to work constructively with the management team
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times
• Caring attitude to patients and carers
• Self motivated and able to motivate others
• Punctuality and reliability
• Exceptional interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Supportive nature
• Ability to self motivate and motivate others

KnowledgeEssential

• Basic surgical training

Desirable

• Basic research techniques

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 .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. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeAdditional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 .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. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeEmployer detailsEmployer nameSt George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
AddressSt George’s HospitalBlackshaw RoadTootingSW17 0QTEmployer’s website

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Location

London

Job date

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 23:59:32 GMT

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