Junior Clinical Fellow Paediatric Surgery
Job overview
This post is for surgeons who have completed their Core Surgical Training and are looking for experience in Urology & Surgery. Applicants must be fully registered practitioners who have completed basic surgical training.
The Department of Paediatric Surgery provides secondary care for the population of Nottingham and tertiary care for the East Midlands. There is a close working relationship within the team which offers a supportive and educational environment.
Main duties of the job
Paediatric Surgery & Urology is based at the Queens Medical Centre and comprises of eleven Consultants Surgeons (7 General Paediatric Surgeons and 4 Paediatric Urologists) supporting general and tertiary paediatric surgical and urological services in addition to providing local outreach services.All paediatric surgical emergencies are admitted to the QMC usually via the Paediatric Emergency Department. The surgical wards comprise of D34, D35 and E17 in addition to jointly managed patients on PICU and the Neonatal Unit. Main Theatres are located on C Floor and have dedicated afternoon emergency lists as well as access to the Childrens Day Case Unit on B Floor.
Working for our organisation
The Nottingham Children's Hospital is situated in East Block on D and E floors with 2 Outpatient Departments on B Floor and comprises. Eight wards - 121 beds including critical care. An Oncology Day Case Unit with Anaesthetic facilities. A Short Stay Unit for observation of the acutely ill child.A large hospital school. An Academic Division of Child Health (University of Nottingham School of Human Development). Neonatal Units on both City and QMC campus. A separate Children's Emergency Department. Paediatric Urology service is supported by four urology nurse specialists and seven paediatric nephrologists.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will undertake all aspects of Paediatric Urology and Surgery which include ward rounds, theatre work and outpatients. The post provides the opportunity for hands on operative experience working with highly experienced Consultant Paediatric Urologists and Surgeons.
Person specification
Qualifications and Registrations
Essential criteria- MRCS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- Higher Degree (MSc, MD)
Experience
Essential criteria- Completion of Core Surgical Training and extensive experience of working within a Paediatric Surgical environment
- Computing IT skills
- Evidence of teaching experience
- Demonstrates use of evidence informed practice
- Experience of teaching and assessing students/allied health professionals and post-graduate trainees
- Appraisal and assessment training and skills
Skills
Essential criteria- Understanding of principles and evidence of participation
- Ability to confidently present work to a wider audience
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