Trust Doctor in Paediatric Surgery Specialist Registrar ST3-6 Level

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Trust Doctor in Paediatric Surgery Specialist Registrar ST3-6 Level

The closing date is 22 May 2025

The Department of Paediatric Surgery provides secondary and tertiary surgical services to the local and wider population. There are approximately 6,000 births per annum, including neonatal surgery. A full range of paediatric surgery and urology sub-specialties is performed, excluding neurosurgery, cardiac surgery, hepatobiliary, and oncology.

At Hull Royal Infirmary, facilities include inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, surgical theatres, and a Children's Emergency Department. Neonatal surgery is also performed on the site.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited for a Trust Doctor within Paediatric Surgery - Registrar Doctor ST3-7 level. This post is suitable for surgeons who have completed their Core Surgical Training and seek experience in Paediatric Surgery. Applicants must be fully registered practitioners who have completed basic surgical training.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest NHS partnerships, serving over one million patients annually with a budget of over £1.3 billion. It comprises two Trusts: Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH). Our partnership employs nearly 20,000 staff across five main hospital sites, including Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital, Goole and District Hospital, Hull Royal Infirmary, and Castle Hill Hospital. We are involved in research across various medical fields and are committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, and skilled workforce to provide excellent patient care.

Job responsibilities

Further details are available in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification Qualifications and Training

• oMRCS, FRCS, or equivalent
• oCCBST
• Commitment to a career in Paediatric Surgery
• Registered Medical Practitioner
• ATLS and/or APLS; MD, MS, PhD, etc.

Professional Registration

• Full registration with the GMC

Clinical Experience

• Completion of 2 years BST at SHO level, approved by the Royal College or equivalent abroad
• Experience in Paediatric Surgery at SHO or Registrar level
• Skills appropriate to experience
• Evidence of sustained progress through training
• 6-12 months in post-basic Paediatric Surgery training
• Additional experience in General Surgery or relevant surgical specialties
• A&E, Neonatal, and Paediatric Intensive Care experience

Management and Administration Experience

• Basic understanding of audit processes
• Participation in personal and unit audits
• Basic IT skills
• Involvement in audit from initiation to completion
• Management or committee experience
• Understanding of Clinical Governance

Teaching, Audit, and Research

• Commitment to research productivity
• Academic awards and prizes
• Research, publications, and presentations relevant to career stage
• Enthusiasm for teaching and varied teaching methods

Personal Attributes and Other Requirements

• Strong communication and language skills in English
• Interpersonal skills, empathy, teamwork, openness, and sense of humor
• Hepatitis immune status evidence
• Application form presentation
• Initiative and non-medical achievements
• Career progression aligned with personal circumstances

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order). A DBS check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust