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Essential
15 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Caring, honest and trustworthy
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Reliable
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Organisational ability
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Cope effectively with stressful situations
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Assume responsibility
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Understands and communicates intelligibly with patients and colleagues
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Behaves in a manner which establishes professional relationships with patients and children
- Experience
Previous experience in Paediatric Surgery – at level appropriate for post
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Evidence of interest in paediatric surgery
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Competence in pre-operative & post- operative management
- Experience
A validated logbook summary indicating an adequate level of operative experience
- Qualifications
Qualified Medical Practitioner
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MRCS or approved overseas equivalent
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APLS certified or equivalent with Trauma and Paediatric Advanced Life Support Qualifications
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Presentations and publications appropriate to stage
Desirable
10 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
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Ability to work in a team
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Signs of leadership
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Initiative
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A critical enquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge
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Computer skills
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Evidence of participation and understanding of the principles of audit
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Interest in Paediatric Surgery and Urology or General Surgery of Childhood
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Teaching skills
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Experience in the management of trauma
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Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, grants
Job overview
Applications are invited for a 6-month to 1-year Resident Registrar post in Paediatric Surgery within our 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). 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)
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
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.
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This advert is for Paediatric Surgery and Urology - Resident Registrar with Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Paediatric Surgery role. The advertised salary is £67,325 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 6 months (Post to commence October 2026). The application deadline is 07 Sep 2026.
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