Job overview
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST AND THE INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH.
Craniofacial Fellow in Plastic Surgery
Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation is a leading paediatric centre in the UK and globally.
You are invited to apply to join our craniofacial surgical team. There is currently 1 post within the Craniofacial Surgery Team that would be ideal for senior trainees who wish to consolidate their training in a highly specialised paediatric environment. The appointment will be for 12 months commencing 2nd July 2026.
The hospital provides a comprehensive range of paediatric specialties at tertiary care level. In association with the Institute of Child Health there are opportunities for research, training and development in all aspects of health & disease in children.
Based in central London, GOSH offers flexible working, help with childcare and travel, excellent training and development opportunities and assistance with finding somewhere to live.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
We conduct full criminal record checks on all successful candidates.
For further details / informal visits contact:
For further information on the above posts and to arrange informal visits, please contact the following: Mr Juling Ong, Consultant Plastic and Craniofacial Surgeon ([email protected]) on telephone number
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The purpose of the Craniofacial Fellow post is to provide day-to-day clinical management of craniofacial patients (in conjunction with other team members) and to undertake a research project.
Candidates with a Plastic Surgery, ENT, Neurosurgical or Maxillofacial background will be considered.
The successful candidate will be involved in:
· The inpatient assessment of children with craniofacial conditions.
· Assisting at craniofacial operating lists.
· Primary responsibility for perioperative care of these patients.
· Take part in one in six on call rotas for plastic surgery (there is no Accident and Emergency department in the hospital).
· Undertake outpatient clinics as appropriate.
Working for our organisation
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
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.
Please be advised that:
The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.