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Paediatric Surgery ST3 Recruitment 2027 dates
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Higher specialty training in paediatric surgery, entered at ST3. National recruitment led by NHS England Yorkshire and the Humber.
Paediatric Surgery ST3 2027
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Who can apply for Paediatric Surgery ST3?
Full GMC registration at application; core surgical competences (UK CST, satisfactory ARCP, or Alternative Certificate/CREHST); MRCS by examination by the initial offers date. The Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act 2026 applies. Source ↗
How do you apply for Paediatric Surgery ST3?
One national application via Oriel for ST3 vacancies across all four UK nations, run by NHS England North East and Yorkshire. Opens 10am 19 November 2026, closes 4pm 10 December 2026. No Round 2 expected. Source ↗
How are Paediatric Surgery ST3 applicants shortlisted?
(2026 guidance) Validated self-assessment score: highest scorers invited to interview. Evidence is verified online. Source ↗
What is the Paediatric Surgery ST3 interview like?
(2026 guidance) Four 10-minute stations: Career Progression, Academic (pre-set presentation), Clinical, Communication (actor). Source ↗
How competitive is Paediatric Surgery ST3?
2025 Round 2: 6.81 applications per post (109 applications, 16 posts), NHS England. Source ↗
When does Paediatric Surgery ST3 start and how long is it?
Specialty training after foundation takes a minimum of eight years in total. Source ↗