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Job summary

Main area
Paediatric Surgery and Urology
Grade
Clinical Fellow
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (1st of September 2026)
Hours
Part time - 32 hours per week
Job ref
387-WC91662-KL
Employer
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Town
Bristol
Salary
£67,325 - £76,582 pa pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/08/2026 23:59
Interview date
06/08/2026

Employer heading

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust logo

Paediatric General Surgery and Urology Registrar ST3+

Clinical Fellow

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.

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Job overview

The department is seeking to appoint a Clinical Fellow at ST3+ level in Paediatric 
Surgery and Urology for a fixed-term period of one year from 1 September 2026. The 
post will form part of the registrar rota for paediatric surgery and urology. The post is 
currently approved for 0.8 whole-time equivalent. The role is based within the 
regional tertiary referral centre for paediatric surgery in the South West of England 
and also supports non-specialist surgical provision for the Bristol conurbation.

Interviews will be held on the 6th of August.

 

Main duties of the job

  • Support the surgical care of infants undergoing neonatal surgery at St Michael’s Hospital, working in close cooperation with neonatologists who staff the neonatal intensive care unit.
  • Work for the paediatric surgical consultants as part of the non-resident standard on call rota alongside other ST3+ trainees.
  • Contribute to undergraduate teaching through ward rounds, outpatient clinics and, where required, formal teaching commitments.
  •  Support postgraduate teaching of medical staff and provide instruction to junior staff under supervision as part of the normal duties of the post. 
  • Provide teaching to nurses and other staff where required, in line with the Terms and Conditions of Service of Hospital Medical and Dental Staff.
  •  Undertake clinical duties across the normal working week, with time allocated entirely to clinical activities.
  •  Attend relevant junior medical staff and divisional meetings, as appropriate, and engage with departmental administrative arrangements. 
  • Perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation with colleagues where practicable.
  • Arrange annual leave and study leave prospectively with cover provided by other members of the department.

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.

Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:

 

  • Better outcomes for our Patients
  • More opportunities for our People
  • Fairer more consistent care for our Population
  • Best Value for Public Purse

Our vision for five years from now:

  • Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.
  • We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.
  • More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.
  • Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.
  • Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.
  • We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.
  • Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
  • We will contribute to system financial balance

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Able to assess, resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patients.
  • Good clinical judgement
  • Understand Audit/governance processes

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload
  • Good communication skills
  • Honesty and reliability
  • Ability to work effectively within an MDT environment
  • Flexibility
  • Critical approach to work
  • Demonstrates initiative
  • Ability to gain confidence of both staff and patients
  • Willing to undertake additional clinical duties when necessary, including cover for colleagues on leave

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • Registered with GMC (UK)

Additional and Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • IT skills on all Microsoft packages
  • Fluent English speaker

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Amy Tidyman
Job title
General Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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