NIHR GOSH BRC and Alder Hey Research Fellow in Translational Research

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented surgical trainee, ST1-ST2 in either Paediatric Neurosurgery or Paediatric Urology (please refer to full guidance below) to undertake a one-year pre-doctoral research fellowship in translational biomedical research., 1. Research: Conduct an independent research project under the supervision of the supervisory group aligned to surgical speciality (refer to projects portfolio)
2. Collaboration: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including surgeons, scientists, and clinicians, to foster a collaborative and dynamic research environment.
3. Training and Development: Stay updated with the latest advancements in the field, attend relevant conferences, workshops, and educational sessions to enhance knowledge and skills. Training will be delivered by clinicians in both centres both virtually and in person. In addition, training courses offered by the BRC, the University of Liverpool, Alder Hey and ICH-GOSH will be available to the successful applicant.
4. Patient Care: The appointed candidate will attend specialist clinics, learning about the important aspects of pre- and post-operative care in this condition. They will also attend and assist with surgical procedures as required by the research component of the project.

NIHR GOSH BRC and Alder Hey Research Fellow in Translational Research, As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.

Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.

We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.