Job overview
Respiratory Unit
Trust Fellows (ST4 – ST7+) in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine
Applications are invited to join our paediatric respiratory fellowship programme. This has been running for 20 years and is the largest and longest established in the UK, training multiple consultants in the UK and internationally.
The GOSH respiratory service is the largest tertiary/quaternary referral unit for complex paediatric lung disease in the UK. There is a busy inpatient and outpatient service with clinics for asthma, CF, lung transplantation, long term ventilation and complex lung disease.
These posts are designed for paediatric trainees who wish to subspecialise in paediatric respiratory medicine; those part way through subspeciality training; and doctors who have completed training and desire additional experience prior to a consultant post. Applicants must have at least 2 years general paediatric experience, MRCPCH or equivalent.
For further information contact Dr Claire Edmondson, ()
Main duties of the job
These posts are suitable for doctors who have previous experience in paediatric medicine and are post MRCPCH or equivalent. They may be wishing to pursue a career in paediatric respiratory medicine or be keen to acquire further experience in the specialty.
Respiratory Medicine: Ward Fellow - Specific Clinical Duties
This fellow works as part of a team of trainees
Day-time clinical duties
The appointee will share responsibilities with a team of ward registrars and other respiratory trust fellows. Duties to be covered include the care of patients on Leopard (respiratory) and Kangaroo (long-term ventilation) Wards, involvement in CF and respiratory clinics. Specific duties will include clerking and follow-on care of children on Leopard Ward as well as outlying wards, attendance and presentation of cases at meetings and ward rounds, managing inpatient admission and administration of biologics, and the clerking of sleep study patients. The respiratory team provides a consult service to the other disciplines within the hospital, and these patients need to be seen by the registrars and reviewed by a consultant. The trust fellow will also share with other team members in taking referrals from outside hospitals and dealing with telephone and email queries. When the appointee is working on Leopard Ward, they will be responsible for the supervision of the ward SHO/ST2-3.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.
We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.
We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.
We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women’s Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.
Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.
Person specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential criteria
* Always welcoming
* Always helpful
* Always expert
* Always one team
* Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
* Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
* Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential criteria
* Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
* Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice or IELTS Certificate with an overall score of or Occupational English Test (medicine version) with a minimum score of ‘B’ in each domain.
* MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience at paediatric registrar level
Desirable criteria
* 6 months experience in paediatric respiratory medicine
* 6 months neonatal intensive care
* 6 months PICU
* Higher degree, eg MSc; MPhil; MD Res; PhD
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Experience of teaching and presenting
* Experience of audit activities
* Understanding of principles of clinical governance
* PALS / APLS (or equivalent) training
* Training in child protection
* Relevant general paediatric practical procedures
Desirable criteria
* Relevant inpatient and outpatient exposure in the NHS setting
* Clinical experience in related paediatric specialties
* Published research in peer reviewed journals
* Management / leadership experience
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
* Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
* Ability to prioritise clinical needs
* Ability to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
* Familiarity and use of IT skills