Job summary Applications are invited for a full time post of a Paediatric and Neonatal surgeon at Guy's & St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an individual with the appropriate skills and personal attributes to complement the existing team members and help to continue to build the Paediatric Surgical Service to be in the forefront of clinical and academic excellence. We have a commitment in the department to be collaborative, open and work collegiately. In our busy, emergency orientated service the ability to manage a work load and maintain efficiency is essential. Main duties of the job The post-holder will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the following: Diagnosis and treatments of patients of the Trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required. Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff. The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a license to practice. To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post. To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care programmed activities. To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views. Where possible to collaborate with academic and clinical colleagues to enhance the Trust's translational research portfolio, at all times meeting the full requirements of Research Governance. To provide high quality teaching to medical undergraduates and members of other health care professions as required by the Clinical Director. To act as educational supervisor and appraiser as delegated by the Clinical Director to ensure external accreditation of training post. About us The department functions as part of a network of children's service providers and offers a wide range of outpatient services across the South East, in particular at Lewisham Hospital and Darent Valley, where the surgical team also perform day case surgery. Successful applicants will undertake outreach outpatient clinics at affiliated network DGHs and day case surgery at Lewisham Hospital. Date posted 06 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary Depending on experience Dependent on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 196-CON1024 Job locations St Thomas' Hospital Westminster Bridge Road London SE1 7EH Job description Job responsibilities We are seeking one full-time (10 PA) Consultant to join the Paediatric and Neonatal Surgical department. The department has undergone a significant period of change in the past few years and we are now a well-established and respected unit with subspecialist practice embedded in the departmental team. We are seeking to appoint an individual with a special interest in Upper GI/thoracic surgery. The successful candidate will be expected to join the thoracic and tracheo-oesophageal fistula (TOF) emergency cover rota on a 1:3 basis, although we anticipate a period of supported practice. The post holder will have an average of four session operating list per month. It will be their responsibility to run those lists and work with colleagues from associated specialities in a professional manner. The post holder will be expected to be actively involved in the management of the department including attendance at the morning handover meeting, relevant weekly MDT meetings and monthly audit meetings. The post holder will participate in the on-call rota and the Consultant of the Week rota for the St. Thomas site. The post holder will be expected to provide professional supervision and management of the junior staff, and undertake medical student The post holder will be expected to engage in clinical governance activities including clinical audit and continued professional development. Job description Job responsibilities We are seeking one full-time (10 PA) Consultant to join the Paediatric and Neonatal Surgical department. The department has undergone a significant period of change in the past few years and we are now a well-established and respected unit with subspecialist practice embedded in the departmental team. We are seeking to appoint an individual with a special interest in Upper GI/thoracic surgery. The successful candidate will be expected to join the thoracic and tracheo-oesophageal fistula (TOF) emergency cover rota on a 1:3 basis, although we anticipate a period of supported practice. The post holder will have an average of four session operating list per month. It will be their responsibility to run those lists and work with colleagues from associated specialities in a professional manner. The post holder will be expected to be actively involved in the management of the department including attendance at the morning handover meeting, relevant weekly MDT meetings and monthly audit meetings. The post holder will participate in the on-call rota and the Consultant of the Week rota for the St. Thomas site. The post holder will be expected to provide professional supervision and management of the junior staff, and undertake medical student The post holder will be expected to engage in clinical governance activities including clinical audit and continued professional development. Person Specification Proffessional qualfication Essential Full Uk GMC registration CCT in Paediatric Surgery o CESR; or o European Community Rights Fellowship of a surgical Royal College or affiliated body or equivalent Possession of APLS (or equivalent) Desirable Higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD, MSc) Clinical Experience Essential Experience in tertiary Paediatric Surgery within large teaching hospitals Experience of managing children with surgical issues in the context of multi-system conditions including congenital cardiac disease, renal disease, and neurological and metabolic conditions Evidence of continuing medical education (existing consultants must demonstrate active participation in CPD) Upper gastrointestinal and thoracic surgical experience. Willingness and ability to develop, lead and deliver specific clinical services Desirable Consultant -level experience in paediatric thoracic Surgery. Dedicated sub- Speciality training, e.g. post CCT fellowship Skills Essential Skills and experience in laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgical technique Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team Ability to provide specialist paediatric and neonatal surgery on call cover Independently Ability to participate independently in the OA/TOF rota within six months of appointment Ability to make cohesive and comprehensive clinical management plans for complex patients in an MDT setting Desirable Ability to operate independently on index cases especially OA/TOF Audit Essential Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management Commitment to contribute openly and transparently to clinical governance systems, including M&M meetings Evidence of completion of audit projects with clinical impact Evidence of completion of Quality Improvement projects leading to better patient care Desirable Experience in development of clinical guidelines and care pathways Publication or presentation of audit projects Research & Teaching Experience Essential Research experience, particularly in collaboration with others Willingness and ability to support the development of research activity within the department Commitment to organise education and training of junior doctors, therapy staff, nurses and medical students Experience in teaching, training and supervision of junior colleagues Desirable Formal teaching Qualification Peer reviewed journal publications Leadership & Management skills Essential Ability to contribute to the development of a distributed leadership model within the department and take on lead and representative roles in certain areas of departmental life Ability to deliver elective operating lists efficiently to maximise theatre utilisation Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/negotiate. Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority. Awareness of own limitations and willingness to ask for assistance when needed Knowledge of finance and Budgets. A working understanding of the changing NHS environment nterpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work cooperatively with others. Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure. Ability to work as part of a Team Desirable Formal management and leadership training or qualification Potential to take on formal leadership/management positions within the department and beyond in the future Personal qualities Essential Commitment to prioritising the needs of the patients above any other issues. Commitment to prioritising the needs of the team over individual preferences Excellent inter-personal and communications skills both with fellow professionals and patients and their families Flexibility and willingness to cover colleagues where appropriate. High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude; Strong commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role. Leading by example in completing Trust mandatory training requirements Person Specification Proffessional qualfication Essential Full Uk GMC registration CCT in Paediatric Surgery o CESR; or o European Community Rights Fellowship of a surgical Royal College or affiliated body or equivalent Possession of APLS (or equivalent) Desirable Higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD, MSc) Clinical Experience Essential Experience in tertiary Paediatric Surgery within large teaching hospitals Experience of managing children with surgical issues in the context of multi-system conditions including congenital cardiac disease, renal disease, and neurological and metabolic conditions Evidence of continuing medical education (existing consultants must demonstrate active participation in CPD) Upper gastrointestinal and thoracic surgical experience. Willingness and ability to develop, lead and deliver specific clinical services Desirable Consultant -level experience in paediatric thoracic Surgery. Dedicated sub- Speciality training, e.g. post CCT fellowship Skills Essential Skills and experience in laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgical technique Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team Ability to provide specialist paediatric and neonatal surgery on call cover Independently Ability to participate independently in the OA/TOF rota within six months of appointment Ability to make cohesive and comprehensive clinical management plans for complex patients in an MDT setting Desirable Ability to operate independently on index cases especially OA/TOF Audit Essential Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management Commitment to contribute openly and transparently to clinical governance systems, including M&M meetings Evidence of completion of audit projects with clinical impact Evidence of completion of Quality Improvement projects leading to better patient care Desirable Experience in development of clinical guidelines and care pathways Publication or presentation of audit projects Research & Teaching Experience Essential Research experience, particularly in collaboration with others Willingness and ability to support the development of research activity within the department Commitment to organise education and training of junior doctors, therapy staff, nurses and medical students Experience in teaching, training and supervision of junior colleagues Desirable Formal teaching Qualification Peer reviewed journal publications Leadership & Management skills Essential Ability to contribute to the development of a distributed leadership model within the department and take on lead and representative roles in certain areas of departmental life Ability to deliver elective operating lists efficiently to maximise theatre utilisation Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/negotiate. Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority. Awareness of own limitations and willingness to ask for assistance when needed Knowledge of finance and Budgets. A working understanding of the changing NHS environment nterpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work cooperatively with others. Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure. Ability to work as part of a Team Desirable Formal management and leadership training or qualification Potential to take on formal leadership/management positions within the department and beyond in the future Personal qualities Essential Commitment to prioritising the needs of the patients above any other issues. Commitment to prioritising the needs of the team over individual preferences Excellent inter-personal and communications skills both with fellow professionals and patients and their families Flexibility and willingness to cover colleagues where appropriate. High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude; Strong commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role. Leading by example in completing Trust mandatory training requirements 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 Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Address St Thomas' Hospital Westminster Bridge Road London SE1 7EH Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)