• Job Description

  Req#: C9271-25-0368?language=en&page=97&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Body, Bones and Mind - Paediatric Surgery

  CLINICAL FELLOW (EQUIVALENT OF ST3+) in PAEDIATRIC SURGERY

  We are seeking to appoint a Clinical Fellow to a vacancy from October 2025 for 12 months fixed term. The application window is likely to close very early when we have adequate number of applications due to the recent high number of applicants for similar positions.

  There is an active academic programme, and the format of the post is similar to those currently approved for SpR (StR) training, however, the post does not carry educational approval.

  Trust posts are most suitable for candidates who wish to build on previous experience in paediatric surgery by spending a year in a busy clinical and academic department.

  Based in central London, GOSH offers flexible working, help with childcare and travel, excellent training and development opportunities and assistance with finding somewhere to live.

  All applicants should return their application forms electronically. You must register first before you can apply for the post.

  We conduct full criminal record checks on all successful candidates.

  Main duties of the job

  Main duties and responsibilities

  The post provides wide experience in the management of children, including neonates, who need specialist paediatric surgical treatment. The post holder will participate in a 1 in 8 on call rota deal with emergency admissions and cover the inpatients out of hours, they would be expected to take responsibility for the ward inpatients as well as participating in outpatient clinics and theatre lists. The work of our registrars is closely supported and supervised by the departmental consultants.

  This job description is intended as an outline of the areas of activity and can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the service and will be reviewed as necessary in conjunction with the post-holder.

  About us

  GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

  We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

  We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

  We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

  We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

  Details

  Date posted

  23 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Doctor - other

  Salary

  £47,524 to £64,288 a year pro rata, per annum

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  271-SUG-7195093

  Job locations

  Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

  London

  WC1N 3JH

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role.

  The Person Specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role.

  The Person Specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

  Person Specification

  GOSH Culture and Values

  Essential

  • Always welcoming
  • Always helpful
  • Always expert
  • Always one team
  • Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
  • Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
  • Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

  Skills and abilities

  Essential

  • Ability to assess and treat common paediatric surgical conditions
  • Ability to assess and manage acutely unwell children
  • Ability to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
  • Awareness of own limitations and ability to consult senior colleagues appropriately
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work in teams and also on own initiative, without Consultant supervision in some instances

  Desirable

  • Good presentation skills

  Academic/Professional qualification/Training

  Essential

  • Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
  • Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice or IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 with a minimum score of '7' in each domain or Occupational English Test (medicine version) with a minimum score of 'B' in each domain.
  • MRCS or equivalent
  • IELTS (if visa sponsorship required)

  Desirable

  • Child protection training
  • Completion of APLS or equivalent resuscitation course

  Experience/Knowledge

  Essential

  • Previous Registrar level experience in paediatric surgery (at least 2 years)
  • Completion of core surgical training or equivalent
  • Previous experience of research and audit

  Desirable

  • Evidence of involvement in quality improvement
  • Evidence of involvement in formal and informal teaching
  • FRCS in paediatric surgery or equivalent

  Person Specification

  GOSH Culture and Values

  Essential

  • Always welcoming
  • Always helpful
  • Always expert
  • Always one team
  • Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
  • Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
  • Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

  Skills and abilities

  Essential

  • Ability to assess and treat common paediatric surgical conditions
  • Ability to assess and manage acutely unwell children
  • Ability to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
  • Awareness of own limitations and ability to consult senior colleagues appropriately
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work in teams and also on own initiative, without Consultant supervision in some instances

  Desirable

  • Good presentation skills

  Academic/Professional qualification/Training

  Essential

  • Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
  • Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice or IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 with a minimum score of '7' in each domain or Occupational English Test (medicine version) with a minimum score of 'B' in each domain.
  • MRCS or equivalent
  • IELTS (if visa sponsorship required)

  Desirable

  • Child protection training
  • Completion of APLS or equivalent resuscitation course

  Experience/Knowledge

  Essential

  • Previous Registrar level experience in paediatric surgery (at least 2 years)
  • Completion of core surgical training or equivalent
  • Previous experience of research and audit

  Desirable

  • Evidence of involvement in quality improvement
  • Evidence of involvement in formal and informal teaching
  • FRCS in paediatric surgery or equivalent

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

  London

  WC1N 3JH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

  London

  WC1N 3JH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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