Paediatric Surgery Senior Clinical Fellow

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  • Denmark Hill, South East London
  • £55,329-63,152 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
The post will be based at Denmark Hill and this will be reviewed within 3 months of the post holder commencing in post.All employees are expected to undertake work on any of the Trusts sites as required by the service. As an employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following: -The provision of a first class clinical service.Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty.Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with King's College London / KHP.Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies.Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's service plans.Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the speciality, the Care Group or the Trust.Main duties of the jobTogether with other colleagues to provide a service for patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues' periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.Participation in Multi-disciplinary Meetings.Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes.Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Group management team.Contribute to the Care Group research interests in accordance with the Trust's R&D framework.Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths.Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.About usKing's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The Trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for all via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets by 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.DetailsDate posted02 September 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeDoctor - otherSalary£55,329 to £63,152 a year Pa annum, plus London Zone WeightingContractFixed termDuration6 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number213-Division-A-7449429Job locationsKings College hospitalDenmark HIllLondonSE5 9RSJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTogether with other colleagues to provide a service for patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.Participation in Multi-disciplinary Meetings.Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes.Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Group management team.Contribute to the Care Group research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths.Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTogether with other colleagues to provide a service for patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.Participation in Multi-disciplinary Meetings.Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes.Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Group management team.Contribute to the Care Group research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths.Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • [MRCS] or equivalent.
  • Registrable medical qualification
Training and ExperienceEssential
  • Experience in paediatric surgery minimum 6 months
RegistrationEssential
  • Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice
Audit & quality improvementEssential
  • Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
TeachingEssential
  • Demonstrate engagement with teaching and training with evidence in portfolio
Personal SkillsEssential
  • Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff.
Desirable
  • Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
ResearchEssential
  • Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead change.
Management and LeadershipEssential
  • Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.
AdministrationEssential
  • Experience in day to day organisation of NHS services in a busy Teaching Hospita
Desirable
  • Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.
Personal attributesEssential
  • Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • [MRCS] or equivalent.
  • Registrable medical qualification
Training and ExperienceEssential
  • Experience in paediatric surgery minimum 6 months
RegistrationEssential
  • Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice
Audit & quality improvementEssential
  • Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
TeachingEssential
  • Demonstrate engagement with teaching and training with evidence in portfolio
Personal SkillsEssential
  • Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff.
Desirable
  • Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
ResearchEssential
  • Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead change.
Management and LeadershipEssential
  • Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.
AdministrationEssential
  • Experience in day to day organisation of NHS services in a busy Teaching Hospita
Desirable
  • Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.
Personal attributesEssential
  • Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance.

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