Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Surgery

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities
· Care of in patients on the ward
· Attendance at operating lists
· Attendance at clinics
· Attendance at outreach sessions- both operative and clinics
· Attendance at teaching sessions, governance sessions, departmental meetings etc
· Attendance at MDTs
On Call Commitment: 1 in 6 non- resident on call
The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.

Together with the Trevor Mann Baby Unit, the department provides a neonatal surgical service for the South East Coast region.
Other key strengths of the department include laparoscopic surgery, urology and the regional intestinal failure service in collaboration with the paediatric gastroenterology and nutrition team.
The department is recognised as a teaching centre and currently hosts two paediatric surgical trainee posts.
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Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Full-time including the general care of inpatient paediatric surgical children, involvement in paediatric and neonatal operating lists and clinics, including outreach operating and clinics
Participation in a non-resident on-call rota system working 1 in 6
You will join a department supported by a team of Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetists, Paediatricians, Neonatologists, Radiologists and Pathologists.
The department operates as a regional service, networked with our partner organisations at East Sussex Hospitals, Surrey and Sussex Hospitals, Queen Victoria Hospital and Sussex Community NHS Trusts, including Chailey Clinical Services.
The department works with the South Thames Paediatric Network, alongside Evelina London, St George's Hospital and Kings College Hospital.
The department continues to actively pursue the repatriation of local children for surgery from London or other providers and will work collaboratively with all providers in South East Coast to deliver this in the interest of children and young people., At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.