Trust Fellowship in Paediatric Urology(UK Visa Sponsorship)

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Uk
January 7, 2026
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

About the Fellowship

This Trust Fellowship in Paediatric Urology offers an excellent opportunity for doctors seeking advanced clinical training within one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals. The post is specifically designed to support the development of clearly defined training competencies, agreed at the start of employment and reviewed throughout the fellowship.

As a postgraduate teaching hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) provides a rich academic environment, hosting medical students, specialty registrars, and senior clinical fellows from across the UK and internationally. Clinical training is central to this role, with strong emphasis on education, supervision, and professional development.

Clinical Training & Education

Training is fully embedded into the structure of this post and is protected throughout the working week. You will benefit from:

  • Supervised clinical exposure through outpatient clinics, ward rounds, and theatre sessions
  • A comprehensive induction programme for junior medical staff

At least 3 hours of protected teaching time per week, including:

  • A weekly postgraduate teaching session
  • A hospital-wide clinical case presentation
  • A specialty-specific paediatric urology teaching hour
  • A bleep-free teaching policy to ensure uninterrupted learning
  • Opportunities to contribute to teaching medical students and trainees
  • All fellows are expected to actively engage in teaching activities as part of their professional responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

As a Trust Fellow, you will:

  • Deliver high-quality clinical care under consultant supervision
  • Participate in outpatient clinics, ward care, and theatre activity
  • Support multidisciplinary team working across paediatric urology services
  • Contribute to audit, research, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Take part in departmental and hospital-wide teaching programmes
  • Work within professional boundaries and escalate appropriately to senior colleagues
  • Uphold patient confidentiality, safeguarding, and data protection standards

Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

Great Ormond Street Hospital is deeply committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, disabled applicants, and those from LGBTQ+ communities.

Staff are supported through well-established networks, including:

  • REACH – Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage
  • ENABLED – Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities
  • PRIDE Network
  • Women’s Network

We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our care for children and young people and are essential to delivering excellence.

Person Specification

Essential Values (GOSH Culture)

Applicants must demonstrate alignment with GOSH values:

  • Always welcoming
  • Always helpful
  • Always expert
  • Always one team
  • Alongside a strong understanding of:
  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in healthcare
  • Respect for diverse backgrounds and lived experiences

Qualifications & Registration

Essential:

  • Full GMC registration by the designated start date
  • Recognised primary medical qualification
  • Fellowship of the relevant College of Surgeons
  • Evidence of English language proficiency (IELTS), if visa sponsorship is required

Desirable:

  • Near completion of higher training in Paediatric Surgery or Urology
  • Child protection training
  • Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons
  • Valid PALS / APLS / NALS certification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential:

  • Registrar-level experience in paediatric surgery or adult urology
  • Research and audit experience
  • Teaching or presentation experience
  • Sound understanding of paediatric urology principles
  • Awareness of professional limitations and safe escalation

Knowledge of patient confidentiality and data protection
https://www.gov.uk/data-protection

Desirable:

Leadership or management experience

Skills & Abilities

You should demonstrate:

  • Competence in all aspects of patient management
  • Basic laparoscopic surgical training
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
  • Audit and quality improvement capability
  • Confident IT skills

Pre-Employment Checks & Sponsorship

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check
https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available
https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Overseas applicants must provide criminal record certificates for relevant countries
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.

Why Join Great Ormond Street Hospital?

Joining GOSH means becoming part of a globally respected institution dedicated to advancing children’s healthcare through clinical excellence, education, and research. You’ll work in a supportive environment that values learning, collaboration, and compassion—while gaining specialist experience that meaningfully shapes your future career.

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