Trust Doctor (ST3-5) in Leeds

Applications are invited for one Specialty Doctor (Trust Grade) post in Paediatric Surgery, equivalent to ST3 to ST8 level. The post is offered for an initial 6-month period, starting no later than 1st October 2026, with the possibility of extension.

This Paediatric Surgical Trust Grade Doctor position within the Department of Paediatric Surgery will be tailored to an individual's training requirement. The routine work includes care of patients in the Leeds General Infirmary, attendance at theatre lists and out-patient clinics where areas of need for sub-specialisation will be addressed with their supervising consultant. These will need to be clearly defined from the outset by the successful candidate.

The post is full time and the appointee will be expected to take part in the Specialist Registrar out of hours rota, currently 1:10. The majority of the out of hours involves general Paediatric surgery, Neonatal surgery and Trauma. The candidate will therefore be expected to have background training in Paediatric Surgery to a high level.

The department provides a wide range of General and specialist Paediatric surgery including minimal invasive surgery and robotic surgery. These posts would benefit applicants who are committed to a career in Paediatric surgery with (for ST3+) some experience at higher StR grade or those who have completed their training and desire further specialist training in Paediatric Surgical sub-specialties.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will participate in a rolling 1:10 on-call rota at registrar level. When on call, they will act as Registrar of the Week from Monday to Thursday, and undertake one 24-hour on-call period with appropriate rest days rostered in line with working time regulations. During on-call periods, the post holder will take senior responsibility for the assessment and management of emergency referrals and all aspects of inpatient care. They will also undertake emergency operating, with consultant support available at all times, and will liaise with other specialties as required. When not on call, the post holder will contribute to the wider paediatric surgical service. This includes regular participation in elective and emergency theatre lists, outpatient clinics, multidisciplinary team meetings, teaching and supervision of junior trainees, and involvement in audit, research and quality-improvement activities. Training opportunities will be tailored to the individual's learning needs and the available subspecialty rotations within the department.

About us

The Trust Grade Dr in Paediatric Surgery is based at the Leeds General Infirmary in West Yorkshire. This role is suitable for applicants who have Paediatric surgery experience at a higher level or post CCT or equivalent. It is ideally suited to candidates wishing to work in a large teaching hospital which provides many specialist services and is ideal for anyone wishing to gain experience in various sub-specialties in Paediatric surgery. The department provides exposure to all surgical aspects of children ranging from 0-16 years. This includes general surgery of childhood to highly specialised skills in fields of Thoracic Surgery, Upper GI Surgery, Lower GI Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Oncology Surgery, Neonatal Surgery and Urology. There are 2/3 consultants per specialty providing elective specialty work and all consultants participate in acute on calls (1:10) to provide general surgery for children and trauma service.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will support the on-call rota at a level equivalent to ST3 to ST8, working with increasing independence appropriate to their experience while under the supervision of the consultant team. They will have the opportunity to work across all key subspecialties within paediatric surgery, including complex neonatal surgery, thoracic surgery, upper gastrointestinal surgery, lower gastrointestinal surgery, oncology, urology, minimal access surgery and robotic surgery. Training opportunities will be aligned with the individual's learning needs and the availability within each firm, and they will be attached to a subspecialist team accordingly. ST3+ trainees are expected to manage patients with an appropriate level of autonomy, supported by direct or indirect consultant supervision. They will participate in clinics, theatres, MDTs, emergency assessments and inpatient care, taking a senior role where appropriate. All trainees are allocated an educational supervisor within the department to oversee their progression, support their development and ensure training objectives are being met. Attendance at the daily morning handover (08:00-08:30) and Thursday Morning Grand Rounds (09:30-12:30) is expected unless clinical commitments in theatre or clinic take priority.

Person Specification

• Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Advanced Paediatric Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent.
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification MRCS or equivalent RCS (Paediatric Surgery) or equivalent.

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems.
• Ability to prioritise clinical need.
• Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk.
• Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient.
• Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues.
• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice.

Experience

• Commitment to Paediatric Surgery.
• Previous experience in Paediatric Surgery.
• 12 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice.

Other criteria

• Research and audit skills.
• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements.
• Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement.
• Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching.
• Evidence of feedback for teaching.
• Instructor status (or a recommendation for instructor status) in an advanced life support course (ALS, ATLS, EPLS, APLS) or equivalent course.

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.