Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Colorectal Surgery

Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Colorectal Surgery

The closing date is 17 March 2026

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Great Ormond Street for Children NHS Foundation Trust are seeking to appoint a dynamic and motivated trainee in paediatric surgery to take up a 2-year post, commencing in October 2026. The fellow will spend one year at GOSH and one year at Chelsea and Westminster throughout the two‑year fellowship.

These posts would be ideally suited to trainees who are post‑CCT or a non‑UK training fellow with a particular interest in developing expertise in Paediatric colorectal surgery. There is Royal College Approval for this two‑year programme.

For further information and to arrange an informal visit, please contact Mr Muhammad Choudhry at Chelsea and Westminster and Miss Kat Ford at GOSH.

All applicants should return their application forms electronically. You must register first before you can apply for the post.

We conduct full criminal record checks on all successful candidates.

The post holder will be able to gain operative experience in the following areas:

• Reconstructive procedures for male and female ano‑rectal malformation
• Reconstructive procedures for females with cloacal malformation
• Reconstructive procedures for children with Hirschsprung's Disease
• Therapeutic and reconstructive procedures for children with inflammatory bowel disease
• Diagnostic, therapeutic and reconstructive procedures for children with paediatric intestinal pseudo‑obstruction and intestinal dysmotility.

Specialist MDT clinics are held regularly for children with cloacal malformation, children with inflammatory bowel disease and children with intestinal dysmotility and chronic intestinal pseudo‑obstruction. During the year the post holder will also be expected to undertake:

• A full quality improvement project
• Update and revision of information sheets for children with Paediatric colorectal disease treated at GOSH
• Work with and liaise with the specialist nursing team to develop protocols of care for children with colorectal disease
• Work with and liaise with the specialist nursing team to support and manage the population of children under care of the department of colorectal surgery at GOSH
• A clinical research project that we would expect to be presented at international conference and lead to a 1st author publications.

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long‑term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long‑Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee‑led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion.

All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role.

The Person Specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

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