Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Surgery - 233834 PM

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health service in Edinburgh is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Surgery for a full-time position starting on 1st February 2026. This role offers invaluable training and experience in paediatric surgery for a 6-month period, emphasizing the development of practical skills. Candidates should have at least two years of surgical experience at CST1 and CST2 level or equivalent, along with prior exposure to paediatric surgery. The application process requires a completed online form; CVs will not be accepted.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years surgical experience at CST1 and CST2 level or equivalent.
• Exposure to paediatric surgery is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and experience in paediatric surgery.
• Access educational opportunities similar to those in the training programme.

Skills

Surgical experience

Previous exposure to paediatric surgery

Education

Two years surgical experience at CST1 and CST2 level or equivalent

Job description

Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Surgery

Royal Hospital for Children and Young People

Reference - 233834

NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Applications are welcome for the above fixed term, full time (40 hours per week) post based in the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People.

There is a Clinical Fellow Paediatric Surgery post available from 1st February 2026 for a fixed term period of 6 months.

The post will provide training and experience in paediatric surgery at an appropriate level for the trainee. Applicants are expected to have at least two years surgical experience at CST1 and CST2 level or equivalent and previous exposure to paediatric surgery.

The post will be based in Edinburgh at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP) which is the main paediatric teaching hospital for the South-East of Scotland.

This is not a recognised training post although the person appointed will have access to the same educational and training opportunities as those in the training programme.

The post does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will not be recognised for training.

• Mr Phil Hammond, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon and Clinical Lead for Paediatric Surgery, RHCYP — [e-mail]
• Mr Paul Cullis, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon, RHCYP — [e-mail]

We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.

Closing Date: 26/12/2025

***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***

**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**