Job summary
The Evelina London Cleft and Paediatric Plastic Surgery services would like to invite applications for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow. 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 12-month fixed term contract.
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 patients' care. This is an excellent opportunity to join first-class teams in an active and progressive central London teaching hospital environment.
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) 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. 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.
The Paediatric Plastic Surgery department covers the wide spectrum of sub-specialities within paediatric plastic surgery ranging from facial palsy, Microtia/Atresia, congenital upper/limb, chest wall and vascular anomalies while also being a busy paediatric trauma centre for the South East. The department is currently involved in many exciting initiatives and we are looking for an individual with appropriate clinical and people skills to complement our enthusiastic, outgoing and welcoming team and help keep the service in the forefront of clinical and academic excellence.
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 and Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise
- MRCS or equivalent
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Previous paediatric experience at ST3+ level
- Comprehensive clinical experience in Paediatric Plastic Surgery and Cleft treatment
Desirable
- Previous paediatric experience at ST6+ level
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to perform clinical procedures commensurate with post
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Evidence of original research/academic activity and participation in audit
- Publications in peer review journals
Personal Skills
Essential
- Capable of establishing good interpersonal relationships with patients and staff of all grades and able to work in a team
Other
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
- Experience in clinical guideline development
- Appraisal training
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise
- MRCS or equivalent
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Previous paediatric experience at ST3+ level
- Comprehensive clinical experience in Paediatric Plastic Surgery and Cleft treatment
Desirable
- Previous paediatric experience at ST6+ level
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to perform clinical procedures commensurate with post
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Evidence of original research/academic activity and participation in audit
- Publications in peer review journals
Personal Skills
Essential
- Capable of establishing good interpersonal relationships with patients and staff of all grades and able to work in a team
Other
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
- Experience in clinical guideline development
- Appraisal training
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).
