Job summary
Substantive Consultant in General Paediatrics in the International and Private Care Directorate at Great Ormond Street Hospital LondonThe post is for 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), split into 8 clinical PAs and 2 SPAs and is an NHS salaried position.We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic general paediatric consultant who will join and support the existing team (of 3 consultants, 2 FTE's) to provide ward based care in the International and Private Care Directorate. We currently have between 40 and 53 beds across two/three wards and a busy outpatients department. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the care of our UK and International patients who are accessing private care and have a very wide ranging spectrum of conditions and are aged between newborn and 18 years.The expert General Paediatricians on our private wards are responsible for the day to day and holistic care of our patients and work very closely and collaboratively with the specialty Consultants. Great Ormond Street Hospital has 63 specialties and many of these are represented in our private and international patients. We provide care for patients from throughout the UK and from 90 countries internationally. Many of these patients have complex needs and a significant number of the cohort sit under oncology, immunology, respiratory, gastroenterology, neurology, endocrinology and general surgery and specialised surgery.
Main duties of the job
Specific Clinical Duties
As the clinical team in I&PC, we support the specialty consultants of Great Ormond Street Hospital deliver care to both inpatients and outpatients with conditions encompassing over twenty specialties. This care is provided in a modern, bespoke facility within Great Ormond Street Hospital. Each patient's specialist consultant has overall clinical responsibility for their in-patients. You will be expected to work closely alongside these specialist consultants to ensure their clinical plan is carried out while ensuring the general paediatric care of each patient is considered. This will involve conducting daily general paediatric ward rounds, teaching and supporting the Trust Clinical Fellows, organising and chairing MDT meetings and admission planning meetings, as well as providing senior clinical leadership to the clinical governance and education programmes within the directorate.
The directorate uses the main hospital theatres to deliver its surgical/investigatory activity. When appropriate, beds in the NHS wards are used for critical care such as PICU, NICU and CICU. In addition, NHS wards may be used to manage I&PC patients in the immediate post- operative period, for example Koala ward for post- operative neurosurgical cases.
The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop links with the Trust-wide Safeguarding team. This will be discussed once the candidate is in post.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role attached.
The Person Specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required, both attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role attached.
The Person Specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required, both attached.
Person Specification
Our always values
Essential
- Always welcoming - open, positive, polite, prompt, thoughtful
- Always helpful - respectful, caring, supportive, patient, flexible
- Always expert - role model, vigilant, striving for quality, proactive
- Always one team - informative, mindful, appreciative, open, honest
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in specialty (General Paediatrics)
- Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
- Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
- Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects
Desirable
- Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
- Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
- Experience of clinical leadership or management
Skills and abilities
Essential
- High level written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Presentation skills
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Ability to work on own initiative within an ever-changing environment
Desirable
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- CCT/CCST in General Paediatrics (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience (eligible for CESR)
- A willingness to undertake Level 3 Safeguarding training
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
- Management qualification
- Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
Person Specification
Our always values
Essential
- Always welcoming - open, positive, polite, prompt, thoughtful
- Always helpful - respectful, caring, supportive, patient, flexible
- Always expert - role model, vigilant, striving for quality, proactive
- Always one team - informative, mindful, appreciative, open, honest
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in specialty (General Paediatrics)
- Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
- Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
- Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects
Desirable
- Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
- Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
- Experience of clinical leadership or management
Skills and abilities
Essential
- High level written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Presentation skills
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Ability to work on own initiative within an ever-changing environment
Desirable
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- CCT/CCST in General Paediatrics (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience (eligible for CESR)
- A willingness to undertake Level 3 Safeguarding training
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
- Management qualification
- Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond street Hospital
Lonodn
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
