At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team of expert surgeons providing paediatric and neonatal surgical services.
- Company: Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, a leader in children's health.
- Benefits: Generous annual leave, pension schemes, and health programmes to support your wellbeing.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace celebrating diversity and offering excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: CCT or equivalent in Paediatric Surgery; Fellowship in thoracic surgery preferred.
The predicted salary is between 113565 - 150569 £ per year.
A permanent position for a Consultant Paediatric Surgeon with a Special Interest in Thoracic Surgery is available at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. This role will join the existing surgeons with interests in Thoracic Surgery.
Applicants should possess, or be within six months of receiving, CCT (or equivalent) in Paediatric Surgery at the time of the appointment. It would be desirable for the candidate to be Fellowship trained in thoracic surgery. The start date is negotiable, ideally within six months of accepting the post.
On-call duties are 1 in 8 non-resident with prospective cover, shared with the existing General Paediatric Surgeons and Paediatric Urologists. The on-call rota is currently split Mon-Thurs and Fri-Sun.
The appointee, together with Consultant colleagues, will be responsible for providing a paediatric and neonatal surgical service for Sheffield and South Yorkshire, including children with thoracic problems. The new Consultant will take equal responsibility with existing Consultants for the proper functioning of the Paediatric Surgical Unit.
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.
Person Specification
- Qualifications
- Essential: CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview
- Desirable: Post CCT fellowship
- Experience
- Essential: Wide experience in paediatric surgery within a dedicated paediatric and neonatal surgical unit. Experience in paediatric thoracic surgery. Evidence of quality improvement work in last 12 months. Evidence of research involvement including 2+ publications in quality specialty journals.
- Desirable: Active participation in Management/Audit during SpR or equivalent last 6 months. Involvement in multicenter research.
- Knowledge and Skills
- Essential: Ability to contribute to the general on call. Training in Management/Audit aspects at SpR or equivalent level. Research methodology qualifications. Evidence of collaborative working.
- Desirable: APLS provider/instructor or equivalent. MD or PhD. Computer literacy.
- Personal Attributes
- Essential: Behave in a manner which establishes professional relationships with patients and colleagues in the region. Ability to work as a team. Ability to conduct operative procedures which may be demanding of a number of hours of close attention.
- Desirable: Evidence of respect for diversity.
- Demonstrates Trust Values
- Essential: Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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