Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Surgery and Urology

Employer information

Flexible working

Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged.

Job overview

Applications are invited for a 6 to 12 months Clinical Fellow post in Paediatric Surgery department at Birmingham Children's Hospital, one of the busiest in the United Kingdom. The post will be on the Resident (1 in 8) tier of Paediatric Surgery and Urology on call rota (depending on the experience of the successful applicant). The role will be primarily for a Paediatric Urology Fellow who is near the end of their training (or has finished) but will involve cross-cover in Paediatric Surgery. Further details about the resident and non-resident tiers are provided below

Main duties of the job

The Department of Paediatric Surgery and Urology consist of 14 Consultant Paediatric Surgeons and Urologists. We serve a regional population of over 5 million, as well as receiving supra-regional referrals for complex cases. In addition, two Paediatric Hepatobiliary and Transplant surgeons provide their training expertise.

The placement offers exposure to a wide range of Paediatric Surgery and Urology at tertiary level. Successful Candidates will join the team on the Resident Registrar Tier on the Paediatric Surgery and Urology on call rota (please see job description for a description of the tiered rota).

Applicants should possess either the MBBS or recognised equivalent European equivalent.

Due to the nature of the position, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Further information is available from Mr H Patel, Miss R Wragg, or Mr L McCarthy (0121 333 8110)

Working for our organisation

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Qualified Medical Practitioner
• MRCS or approved overseas equivalent
• APLS certified or equivalent with Trauma and Paediatric Advanced Life Support Qualifications
• Presentations and publications appropriate to stage

Desirable criteria

• Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, grants

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous experience in Paediatric Surgery - at level appropriate for post
• Evidence of interest in paediatric surgery
• Competence in pre-operative & post- operative management
• A validated logbook summary indicating an adequate level of operative experience

Desirable criteria

• Computer skills
• Evidence of participation and understanding of the principles of audit
• Interest in Paediatric Surgery and Urology or General Surgery of Childhood
• Teaching skills
• Experience in the management of trauma

Skills

Essential criteria

• Caring, honest and trustworthy
• Reliable
• Organisational ability
• Cope effectively with stressful situations
• Assume responsibility
• Understands and communicates intelligibly with patients and colleagues
• Behaves in a manner which establishes professional relationships with patients and children

Desirable criteria

• Ability to work in a team
• Signs of leadership
• Initiative
• A critical enquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge

Additional employer information

Sponsorship

Please note, visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles in line with current UKVI regulations. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for sponsorship before submitting your application. If you would like more information, please visit: UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience. Such applications will unlikely be progressed to interview.

Reasonable Adjustments

BWC is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive environment for those with a disability, long term health or mental health condition. The Disability Confident scheme means we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, long term health or mental health conditions, and we want to ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and accessible to all. Our aim is to get the best out of every individual and if successful for interview, you will be asked if you require any reasonable adjustments (special requirements). We will strive to support and accommodate these requests where possible.

Safeguarding

As a Trust employee you are required to comply with all legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding children and adults with care and support needs, and promoting their health and welfare. You are required to inform the Head of Safeguarding of any safeguarding concerns about your own children or children you live with. This information will be treated in a confidential manner.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 240.7KB)