Academic Clinical Fellow (ACF) in Paediatric Surgery

Programme overview

Academic Clinical Fellow post in paediatric surgery at UCL advertised via NHS Oriel and listed on the BAPS jobs page.

Source intake statement at last review: Listed on BAPS jobs page (posted 13 Oct 2026); Oriel vacancy page not readable, details not verified

A published programme or position count does not establish a current vacancy.

Training and clinical exposure

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

International applicant assessment

Acceptance, medical registration and immigration are separate decisions. Clinical training does not automatically confer operative privileges.

Can international surgeons apply?

Eligibility unclear — confirm with the programmeCaptured from the official source listed below

Clinical role and hands-on restrictions

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Medical registration

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Language

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Visa or work authorisation

NHS England sponsors Skilled Worker visas for specialty trainees; see Medical Specialty Recruitment overseas applicants guidanceCaptured from the official source listed below

Application timeline and contact

Application deadline

29 October 2026, 16:00 (per BAPS listing)Captured from the official source listed below

Commencement / intake

October 2027 (posts commence 6 October 2027)Captured from the official source listed below

Application cycle

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Published positions — not remaining vacancies

1 ACF post at ST1, ST2 or ST3Captured from the official source listed below

How to apply

Online via NHS Oriel (login required); opening 1 Oct 2026 10:00, closing 29 Oct 2026 16:00; remote single-station interview via Microsoft TeamsCaptured from the official source listed below

Official programme contact

Enquiries via the London and KSS PGMDE Support Portal https://lasepgmdesupport.hee.nhs.uk/support/homeCaptured from the official source listed below

Eligibility and application documents

Published entry requirements

ST1: current DRN in Core Surgical Training and CT1 at start, or appointable at CT1 national recruitment 2027/28. ST2: current DRN in Core Surgical Training and CT2 at start. ST3: current NTN in Paediatric Surgery and ST3 at start, or appointable at Paediatric Surgery ST3 national recruitment 2027/28; max three ACF applications nationallyCaptured from the official source listed below

Application documents

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Benefits, funding and costs

Salary or funding

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Fees and upfront expenses

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Benefits and support

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Accommodation or relocation

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Unknown funding does not mean unpaid; unknown fees do not mean free. Confirm the written appointment terms before committing.

Host institution

University College London

University College London in London, United Kingdom hosts this official-source SurgFellow record in Paediatric Surgery. Listings do not imply endorsement or an open intake.