Senior Clinical Fellow in MIS in Paediatric Surgery/Urology (ST3-5)

Senior Clinical Fellow in MIS in Paediatric Surgery/Urology (ST3-5)

This a full time Fellow Post with interest in MIS in Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery for out of program training and service provision. The post holder will be able to gain advanced paediatric minimally invasive surgery experience during the year through structured program. Position is for up to 12 months. This post is ideal for some one who is looking to complete FRCS Paed Surg exam or CESR application

Post is for 12 months

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description for further information about the post, department and contact information.

Person Specification Qualifications

• 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)
• BSc (or other intercalated degree)
• FRCS (Paeds) or FRCS (And Neonatal Surgery)
• Other higher degrees / qualifications

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

• oExperience of working at multiple pediatric surgical centers in the last 5 years, at least 3 years as higher surgical trainee
• oPrevious exposure to minimally invasive surgery
• Experience of commitment to Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery
• Experience of Paediatric Intensive Care / Neonatology
• Other relevant experience
• Experience in Paediatric Minimally Invasive surgery

CLINICAL SKILLS

• 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

KNOWLEDGE

• 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)
• Demonstrates use of evidence informed practice
• Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty / medicine

ORGANISATION AND PLANNING

• 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
• Understanding of NHS & resource constraints; management / financial awareness; experience of committee work

TEACHING SKILLS / RESEARCH

• oUnderstanding of the principles of research
• oEvidence of teaching exprience
• oExposure to different teaching groups / methods
• oResearch experience, presentations, publications, prizes and honors

CAREER PROGRESSION

• Candidate must demonstrate commitment to career Progression in the last 1 year of training consistent with personal circumstances

PERSONAL SKILLS

• 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)
• PROBITY (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
• Desire to learn
• Trainable
• Good team player
• Sincerity and commitment to expected work

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.

Consultant Paediatric and Neonatal Surgeon