# Senior Clinical Fellow

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Sheffield
- **Region:** North East and Yorkshire
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Medical doctor
- **Speciality:** Paediatric Surgery
- **Grade:** Senior
- **Salary:** £54,499 - £76,582 Plus 1 in 8 oncall
- **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (1 in 8 oncall)
- **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-10T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-08T16:18:20.930Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Sheffield/Sheffield_Childrens_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Paediatric_Surgery/Paediatric_Surgery-v8131963
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8131963?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Fixed Term ( 12 months) | Full Time

We are excited to announce an opening for a Paediatric Surgery post at ST3+ level on the middle grade rota. This 12-month position offers an opportunity to gain experience in neonatal surgery, general and subspecialist paediatric surgery, and urology, as part of a dynamic and supportive team.

While this post is not approved for educational purposes by the Postgraduate Dean, you will still benefit from the same teaching and training opportunities as other Higher Specialist and Core Surgical Trainees.

### Main duties of the job

- Work as part of the middle grade rota, gaining hands-on experience in our 12-bedded Neonatal Surgical Unit, managing newborn infants and children with congenital malformations and other surgical conditions. This includes those requiring complex neonatal surgery.
- Provide high-quality care across a range of paediatric surgical specialties, including Urology, Surgical Gastroenterology, Thoracic Surgery, and Oncology.
- Participate in pre-operative assessments, operative procedures, and post-operative care, with a focus on minimal access techniques.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at \[email protected\]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Experience and training in Paediatric Surgery at SHO or Registrar level
- Skills appropriate to experience
- Evidence of sustained progress through training

**Desirable**

- Experience in Paediatric Surgery
- Additional experience in General Surgery and/or another relevant surgical specialty
- Potential to develop skills
- Experience in Neonatal or Paediatric Intensive Care

### Personal Attributes

**Essential**

- Ability to work in a team
- Enthusiasm for teaching
- Evidence of organisational and communication skills

**Desirable**

- Initiative
- Leadership skills
- Administrative skills
- Computer skills
- Non-medical achievement

### Knowledge and Skills

**Essential**

- Willingness to acquire management skills
- Basic understanding of purpose and process of audit
- Evidence of participation in personal and Unit audit
- Evidence of a commitment to research productivity commensurate with their seniority

**Desirable**

- Publications
- National and international presentations
- Experience in teaching

### Demonstrates Trust Values

**Essential**

- Demonstrates Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence

### Qualifications and Training

**Essential**

- Registered Medical Practitioner
- MRCS, FRCS or equivalent
- Registered with General Medical Council

**Desirable**

- ATLS and/or APLS provider or instructor

## Documents

- [our edi goals (pdf, 155.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2909)
- [senior clinical fellow jd & ps (pdf, 400.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10429375)

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