Job summary
TRUST FELLOW IN PAEDIATRIC METABOLIC MEDICINE
(Equivalent of SPECIALIST TRAINEE 6+)
Based in the Metabolic Unit
This is an exciting opportunity to gain or extend your clinical experience of metabolic medicine in the unique and supportive environment of Great Ormond Street Hospital. As a valued member of the middle-grade team you will be included in the educational and training activities of the unit and will be offered study leave. Clinical research activities will also be encouraged.
The post is available from July and is fixed term for 6 months with the possibility of extension.
The post will provide an excellent experience for someone wishing to enter the Specialist Registrar Training programme in Paediatrics. The post is also very suitable for someone who wishes to consolidate their previous experience/training in Metabolic Medicine. MRCPCH (or equivalent) is essential. The post is not recognised for training.
Post details as follows:
The post-holder will be based on the paediatric metabolic unit, and will work as part of a team covering the clinical aspects and day-to day running of the Metabolic Medicine service. The post holder will be one of three metabolic trainees / fellows and will be part of the hospital at night middle grade rota, covering long days, weekends and nights.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Training and Responsibilities:
- To assist in the care of metabolic inpatients, including planning of admissions, investigations, and outpatient follow-up.
- Referral service for patients throughout the hospital with metabolic problems.
- Daily review of metabolic inpatients on Kingfisher and Squirrel wards
- Provide an inpatient metabolic service to patients admitted by other teams and to review as needed.
- To assist in the management of both diagnosed or new metabolic patients in other hospitals
- Attendance at outpatient clinics and consultant-led ward-rounds.
- Supporting clinical trials carried out in the clinical research facility under the Metabolic Unit.
- On-call commitment for the Medical Unit.
- Carrying out ward duties as discussed on ward round.
- Weekly metabolic meetings.
Non-Clinical Training and Responsibilities
- The trainees and fellows will be encouraged to take part in the Unit's research activities.
- Contribution to regular audit and clinical governance activities
- Presentation at Grand Round of patients admitted for investigation and interpretation of their results
- Liaising with parents.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings
- Contribute to the departmental teaching programme
- Teaching nursing staff and Junior doctors
- Presentation of cases at regional meeting
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. The Person Specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments
Job description
Job 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
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration (obtained by designated start date)
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline
- PALS/APLS/NALS
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years in RCPCH approved posts OR minimum of 2 years post-registration paediatric experience. Should include 6 months neonatal intensive care.
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Experience of audit activities
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Broad knowledge of paediatric medicine
- Commitment to carry out high quality research, leading to publications.
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Clinical experience in related paediatric specialties
Desirable
- Training in child protection
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs
- Ability to work well as part of a team and to share and encourage good practice
- Flexible/Adaptable
- Drive and enthusiasm
- Confident in the management of the sick child
Desirable
- Ability to operate within a wider context
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration (obtained by designated start date)
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline
- PALS/APLS/NALS
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years in RCPCH approved posts OR minimum of 2 years post-registration paediatric experience. Should include 6 months neonatal intensive care.
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Experience of audit activities
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Broad knowledge of paediatric medicine
- Commitment to carry out high quality research, leading to publications.
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Clinical experience in related paediatric specialties
Desirable
- Training in child protection
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs
- Ability to work well as part of a team and to share and encourage good practice
- Flexible/Adaptable
- Drive and enthusiasm
- Confident in the management of the sick child
Desirable
- Ability to operate within a wider context
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
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
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
