Fixed Term: 6 months
Join our dynamic Paediatric Surgery team on the middle grade rota at ST1–2 level. This 2nd on-call post offers hands-on clinical experience and exposure to a wide range of paediatric cases.
The post does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean, but the post holders will have the same teaching and training opportunities alongside five other Higher Specialist Trainees and three other Core Surgical Trainees.
We're looking for enthusiastic, committed doctor ready to grow in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
Must be available to start October/ November 2025.
Reporting into Paediatric Surgery Clinical Lead, your responsibilities will include:
Providing comprehensive care for newborns and children with congenital anomalies and a range of surgical conditions.
Supporting the Neonatal Surgical Unit, a designated Regional Centre managing over 150 new cases annually. This includes critical involvement in pre-operative evaluation, surgical intervention, and post-operative intensive care.
Delivering general paediatric surgical services across a broad spectrum of specialties such as Urology, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, and Paediatric Oncology, with a strong focus on minimally invasive techniques.
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role.
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