Consultant Paediatric Surgeon with interest in Thoracic Surgery

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The closing date is 16 August 2026

A Consultant Paediatric Surgeon with a Special Interest in Thoracic Surgery is required for Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. This post will join the existing surgeons with interests in Thoracic Surgery.

Applicants should possess, or be within six months of receiving, CCT (or equivalent) in Paediatric Surgery at the time of the appointment. It would be desirable for the candidate to be Fellowship trained in thoracic surgery. The start date is negotiable, but ideally should be within six months of accepting the post.

On-call duties are 1 in 8 non-resident with prospective cover, shared with the existing General Paediatric Surgeons and Paediatric Urologists. The on-call rota is currently split Mon-Thurs and Fri-Sun.

If the person appointed elects to undertake a maximum part-time contract, they will be required to devote substantially the whole of their professional time to the duties of the post.

Interviews expected to be held onFriday 4th September 2026.

Main duties of the job

The appointee, together with Consultant colleagues, will be responsible for providing a paediatric and neonatal surgical service for Sheffield and South Yorkshire, including children with thoracic problems.

The new Consultant will take equal responsibility with existing Consultants for the proper functioning of the Paediatric Surgical Unit.

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Job responsibilities

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

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones 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 . Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

Person Specification Qualifications

• CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview
• GMC registration
• Post CCT

Experience

• Wide experience in paediatric surgery within a dedicated paediatric and neonatal surgical unit.
• Experience in paediatric thoracic surgery.
• Evidence of quality improvement work in last 12 months.
• Evidence of research involvement including 2+ publications in quality specialty journals.
• Active participation in Management/Audit during SpR or equivalent last 6 months.
• Involvement in multicenter research.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to contribute to the general on call.
• Training in Management/Audit aspects at SpR or equivalent level.
• Research methodology qualifications.
• Evidence of collaborative working.
• APLS provider/instructor or equivalent.
• MD or PhD.

Personal Attributes

• Behave in a manner which establishes professional relationships with patients and colleagues in the region.
• Ability to work as a team.
• Ability to conduct operative procedures which may be demanding of a number of hours of close attention.
• Evidence of respect for diversity.

Demonstrates Trust Values

• Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

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