Senior Clinical Fellow- Paediatric Surgery

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare system in the UK as a post holder in paediatric surgery. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in various surgical specialties while contributing to the educational program. Although this position does not lead to a CCT, it provides a stepping stone for future specialty training in Paediatric Surgery. With a commitment to inclusivity and support for the Armed Forces Community, this role is perfect for those seeking to enhance their surgical skills in a diverse and supportive environment. Don't miss the chance to make a difference in the lives of young patients!

Qualifications

• Must have completed Core Surgical Training in the UK or hold a CREST certificate.
• GMC registration and a license to practice are required.

Responsibilities

• Participate fully in the departmental educational programme.
• Gain valuable experience in paediatric surgical and associated specialties.

Skills

Core Surgical Training

GMC registration

License to practice

Education

Completion of Core Surgical Training in the UK

CREST certificate or equivalent

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Applications are invited for the above post commencing on 10^th March 2025 for 5 months in the first instance. You must have completed Core Surgical Training in the UK or hold a CREST certificate or equivalent – evidence of this must be provided.

This post will not lead to a CCT in the specialty, but time spent in this post may be beneficial in applying to specialty training in Paediatric Surgery or related paediatric surgical specialties.

Post holders will be expected to participate fully in the departmental educational programme and be subject to learning agreement and engagement with the ISCP process. Although these posts do not hold educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean, they will give valuable experience in paediatric surgical and associated specialities (general surgery, urology and Neonatal Surgery).

To practice medicine in the UK, you need to hold both GMC registration and a license to practice.

Informal enquiries should be made to Mr. James Andrews, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon telephone Secretary on 0141-452- 6594.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

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