Job summary
The Evelina London Cleft Service would like to invite applications for the posts of Senior Clinical Fellow in Cleft Services. The post is based within Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust (which includes St Thomas' hospital, Guy's Hospital and Evelina London Children's Hospital), and will be offered on a six-month contract in the first instance, with potential to extend.
The successful candidate must be able to participate in a full range of activities including clinics (both in outreach centres and at the St Thomas' hub) and surgery. They will play a significant role in the management of patient pathways, including assisting with surgeries and clinics. There will be training opportunities in all aspects of cleft care.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a first-class team in an active and progressive central London teaching hospital environment.
General enquiries, about the job or for an informal discussion about this post should be directed to our team of Consultant Cleft Surgeons - via email: norma.timoney@gstt.nhs.uk or martin.woods2@gstt.nhs.uk or duncan.atherton@gstt.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
Please see the Job Description for a full breakdown of the main duties of the job - please do contact the service if you require more information
About us
The Evelina London Cleft Service (previously known as the South Thames Cleft Service) was formed in 2000 following a report from the Clinical Standards Advisory Group in 1998 which recommended that the expertise and resources for cleft lip and palate services should be concentrated within a small number of designated centres throughout the UK. The ELCS provides highly specialised care to all patients with a cleft lip and/or palate in the South Thames region - South London, Kent, Surrey and Sussex.
The service is currently delivered through outpatient and inpatient sites at Guys and St Thomas' Hospitals (and Evelina London Children's Hospital on the St Thomas' site) and out-reach clinics throughout the region. There are currently approximately 4500 active patients in the Cleft Service, with approximately 140 babies with cleft lip and/or palate being born each year in the network. The service follows the entire patient care pathway, from before the birth of the child through to twenty years old and to adults returning for further care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full information about the job and responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full information about the job and responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council.
Experience
Essential
- Previous Paediatric Experience at ST3+ level
Desirable
- Previous Paediatric Experience at ST6+ level
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Child protection (safeguarding) and paediatric life support training
- Capable of establishing good interpersonal relationships with patients and staff of all grades and able to work in a team.
Research and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management.
Desirable
- Evidence of original research.
- Publications in peer review journals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council.
Experience
Essential
- Previous Paediatric Experience at ST3+ level
Desirable
- Previous Paediatric Experience at ST6+ level
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Child protection (safeguarding) and paediatric life support training
- Capable of establishing good interpersonal relationships with patients and staff of all grades and able to work in a team.
Research and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management.
Desirable
- Evidence of original research.
- Publications in peer review journals.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
