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About the role

Applications are invited for a substantive Consultant Paediatric General Surgeon position within the Department of Paediatric Surgery at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. The successful applicant will join an established and highly regarded team of Consultant Paediatric General Surgeons who work collaboratively to provide comprehensive surgical care for children. The department delivers neonatal surgery, general paediatric surgery, and a range of subspecialty services, ensuring high-quality care for both local and referred patients throughout the region. This post has been created as part of the department's paediatric oncology surgery succession planning strategy, ensuring robust continuity and development of the service over the coming decade. The successful candidate will have substantial experience in paediatric oncology surgery and a commitment to maintaining and advancing this specialist service.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a strong track record of multidisciplinary working, with active participation in oncology multidisciplinary team meetings (MDTs), service development initiatives, and quality improvement projects. They will work closely with colleagues across surgical, oncology, radiology, pathology, and allied healthcare disciplines to deliver outstanding patient-centred care. The department has a strong commitment to research, innovation, teaching and training. Applicants should be able to demonstrate the skills and enthusiasm required to contribute to ongoing research activity and support the development of future clinical services within the specialty. The interview will take place on7 Dec 2026

Person specification

Essential

Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) Or
Within 12 months of obtaining expected CCT date at time of interview
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in specialist neonatal and paediatric surgery.
Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
Positive approach to evidence based practice
Evidence of recent and regular engagement with continuing professional development (CPD) scheme
Knowledge of the principles involved in research
Evidence of involvement in research
Experience of teaching medical students and AHP's
Experience of supervising trainees.
Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
Ability to practice independently as a consultant
Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
Ability to be a flexible team member
Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
Awareness of personal limitations
Meets professional health requirements
Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role

Desirable

Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Fellowship in Oncology surgery
Membership to Oncology organisations
Evidence of collaborative working in Oncology Surgery
Service development projects
Broad range of IT skills
Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD
Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers in paediatric oncology