Job overview
This is a full time post with on call commitments to general paediatric surgery rota. A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time post will receive due consideration. If such a candidate is appointed the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with service director, consultant colleagues and local management.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.
Post is initially for 12 months with the possibility of extending a further year.
Main duties of the job
The post of Senior Clinical fellow in Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery will offer the post holder an exciting opportunity to develop their skills in all aspects of Paediatric general and neonatal surgery with a focused training with the gastro-intestinal team. The senior fellow will have the opportunity to learn intermediate and advanced skills in Paediatric GI laparoscopy and Paediatric diagnostic endoscopy. The senior fellow will participate in a 1:6 non-resident general paediatrics, Paediatric Urology and neonatal surgical on-call rota. The post holder will work at middle grade tier alongside two National Specialty Trainees in Paediatric Surgery (ST3-6), Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Urology, and 2 Specialist Doctors.
For full details please see the attached job description
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job Description for further information about the post, department and contact information.
Person specification
Attitude
Essential
- Desire to learn
- Trainable
- Good team player
- Flexible working
- Sincerity and commitment to expected work
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge in Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery
- Shows knowledge of evidence informed practice
- Shows awareness of own limitations
- Technical skills and knowledge suitable for training (advanced and Neonatal Surgery module curriculum level)
Desirable
- Demonstrates use of evidence informed practice
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty / medicine
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for registration or hold registration with the GMC
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- MRCS /AFRCS or equivalent.
- Completion of at least 3 years Higher Surgical Training (or equivalent) in Paediatric Surgery at time of interview)
Desirable
- BSc (or other intercalated degree)
- FRCS (Paeds) or FRCS (And Neonatal Surgery)
- Other higher degrees / qualifications
CLINICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Demonstrate clinical and operative skills at appropriate level
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical / scientific approach
- Good manual dexterity and hand / eye co- ordination
PERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE SKILLS (the ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate)
- DECISIVENESS/ ACCOUNTABILITY (ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority)
- INTERPERSONAL SKILLS (see patients as people, empathize, work co-operatively with others, open and non- defensive, sense of humor)
- USES A NON- JUDGMENTAL APPROACH TO PATIENTS AND COLLEAGUES regardless of their sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs or financial status
- FLEXIBILITY (able to change and adapt, respond to rapidly changing circumstances)
- RESILIENCE (able to operate under pressure, cope with setbacks, self- awareness)
- THOROUGHNESS ( well prepared, shows self- discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)
- SHOWS INITIATIVE/ DRIVE/ENTHUSIASM (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
- PROBITY (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
CAREER PROGRESSION
Essential
- Candidate must demonstrate commitment to career Progression in the last 1 year of training consistent with personal circumstances
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Essential
- • Experience of working at multiple pediatric surgical centers in the last 5 years, at least 3 years as higher surgical trainee
Desirable
- Experience of commitment to Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery
- Experience of Paediatric Intensive Care / Neonatology
- Other relevant experience
ORGANISATION AND PLANNING
Essential
- Ability to prioritize clinical need
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Ability to organize oneself and own work
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Information technology skills including library searches
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS & resource constraints; management / financial awareness; experience of committee work
- Active involvement in audit
TEACHING SKILLS / RESEARCH
Essential
- • Understanding of the principles of research
- • Evidence of teaching exprience
Desirable
- • Exposure to different teaching groups / methods
- • Research experience, presentations, publications, prizes and honors
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Fellow / International Fellow Paeds/Neonatal Surgery with Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Norwich, East of England, 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: 12 months (To start January 2027). The application deadline is 26 Jun 2026.
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