Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Surgery (Glasgow)

Programme overview

Tertiary-centre paediatric surgery fellow post at the Royal Hospital for Children, supervised to the same level as surgical trainees with regular competence reviews and an in-house annual review.

Source intake statement at last review: Official NHS Scotland advert (closed 18 March 2026); recurring post, current intake not confirmed

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

Training and clinical exposure

Surgical work in a tertiary paediatric centre; outreach to other west of Scotland centres may be requiredCaptured from the official source listed below

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

Supervised clinical post, on call, 40 hours per weekCaptured from the official source listed below

Medical registration

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Language

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Visa or work authorisation

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Application timeline and contact

Application deadline

18 March 2026 (closed)Captured from the official source listed below

Commencement / intake

3 May 2026Captured from the official source listed below

Application cycle

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Published positions — not remaining vacancies

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

How to apply

Online via NHS Scotland recruitment portal (Jobtrain)Captured from the official source listed below

Official programme contact

Mr James Andrews, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon: james.andrews5@nhs.scotCaptured from the official source listed below

Eligibility and application documents

Published entry requirements

Aimed at doctors committed to a paediatric surgical career; CREST form needed if UK foundation programme not completed within 3.5 years of start dateCaptured from the official source listed below

Application documents

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Benefits, funding and costs

Salary or funding

Clinical Fellow salary GBP 45,504 - 71,550 (as advertised); no funding for courses or meetingsCaptured from the official source listed below

Fees and upfront expenses

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Benefits and support

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Accommodation or relocation

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

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

Host institution

Royal Hospital for Children (NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde)

Royal Hospital for Children (NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde) in Glasgow, United Kingdom hosts this official-source SurgFellow record in Paediatric Surgery. Listings do not imply endorsement or an open intake.