Employer Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Great Ormond Street Hospital Town London Salary £48,637 - £57,570 per rata, per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 08/05/2024 23:59
Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Gastroenterology IBD
ST6+
Job overview
Clinical Fellow (Equivalent of ST6+) in Paediatric Gastroenterologyfor Mucosal immunology and inflammatory bowel diseases.
We are looking to appoint a dynamic and motivated Clinical Fellow to join the subspecialty of Mucosal immunology and inflammatory bowel diseases within the Paediatric Gastroenterology service at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
This post provides a unique and exciting opportunity for applicants who wish to extend their clinical experience in Paediatric Mucosal immunology and inflammatory bowel diseases, within the unique and supportive environment of Great Ormond Street Hospital.
The appointment will be for 12 months fixed term.
In this post, you will be working as part of a larger MDT and will be responsible for providing senior middle grade care for both inpatients and outpatients, ensuring continuity of care for patients and families as they progress through treatment.
The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Main duties of the job
This is an established post in Paediatric Inflammatory bowel disease and mucosal immunology Gastroenterology unit at ST6+ level or equivalent trained Paediatrician. The post is for an initial 12 months period, with an opportunity to extend for a longer period, as part of your job appraisal and review. Many of our fellows stay longer to work in other areas of gastroenterology, or to pursue research.
This post would be suitable as a post-certification (“Post-CCT”) role, to develop subspeciality skills in Paediatric Gastroenterology.
The post provides a unique and exciting opportunity for training in Gastroenterology, in one of the largest units in the UK, with a specific focus in for training in Paediatric Inflammatory bowel disease and mucosal immunology Disorders. We are a UK recognised training centre in Paediatric Gastroenterology by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH). This is not a HEE recognised post.
Working for our organisation
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role. The Person Specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments
Applicants must have full registration with General Medical Council or be in the process of applying for recognition, and meet Key Requirements.
Please note that applicants who do not have sufficient experience will not be shortlisted. Please contact us to discuss, should you not meet criteria, but would like to be contacted for other roles in the future
Person specification
Our always values
* Always welcoming
* Always helpful
* 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
Skills and abilities
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
* E Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment E Understanding of principles of clinical governance
* Ability to prioritise clinical needs
* Able to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of colleagues
* Flexible/Adaptable
* Drive and enthusiasm
* Ability to take initiative when required
* Ability to teach nursing and medical staff
Knowledge and experience
* Experience in paediatric gastroenterology
* Experience of audit activities
* Understanding of principles of clinical governance
* Broad knowledge of paediatric medicine
* Be confident in the management of paediatric emergency, for a range of medical specialities
* Commitment to carry out high quality research, leading to publications.
* Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
* Experience of teaching and presenting
* Published research in peer reviewed journals
Education, training and qualifications
* Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
* Paediatric experience (including gastroenterology) for more than 5 years, at post-graduate level (doctor), including training in paediatric resuscitation (APLS or equivalent)
* Paediatric experience in paediatric gastroenterology for more than 1 year, at post-graduate level (doctor)
* Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice (or application in process) or IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 or Occupational English Test (medicine version) with a minimum score of ‘B’ in each domain.
* MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
* Experience of diagnostic endoscopy
* Higher degree – MSc, MPhil related discipline
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.
We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For any other queries please contact our recruitment team at vacancy@gosh.nhs.uk quoting the appropriate reference number.
This role, based in central London, GOSH offers flexible working, help with childcare and travel, excellent training and development opportunities and assistance with finding accommodation. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
We conduct full criminal record checks on all successful candidates.
All applicants must return their application forms electronically. To apply please go on NHS jobs and search for Great Ormond Street Hospital
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