Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Neurology
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
We have 1 x clinical fellow posts available in Paediatric Neurology. The posts will commence in March 2024 and are fixed term for 6 months (with potential for extension on mutual agreement).
These posts will provide excellent opportunity for sub-specialist training in Paediatric Neurosciences within a department providing a dynamic, comprehensive, tertiary paediatric neurology service. This is particularly suitable for an individual who is post-CCT in Paediatrics/Paediatric Neurology (or equivalent specialist training).
The acute neurology post holders will provide registrar-level medical cover for one of the following areas -Acute neurology ward, Telemetry ward, Rapid assessment Neurology Unit, Internal and external consultations service as well as a variety of outpatient clinics and support neurovascular service.
Main duties of the job
The acute neurology post holders will provide registrar-level medical cover for one of the following areas -Acute neurology ward, Telemetry ward, Rapid assessment Neurology Unit, Internal and external consultations service as well as a variety of outpatient clinics and support neurovascular service. They will also provide out of hours on-call commitments in neurology during the day and hospital out of hours commitment for nights.
Main duties of the job
Day time clinical duties
The post provides in-patient and out-patient experience in a busy 24-bedded combined ward of a large miscellany of acute neurological problems, including epilepsy, neurovascular disorders, CNS infection, neuroinflammation and other genetically-determined/neurometabolic diseases. Expertise will thus be gained in the management of the acutely sick child with Neurological Disease. The acute unit work also provides a Neurology Consultation service around the hospital including for the Intensive Care units; for the care of children with complex metabolic, oncology, infectious disease/immunology; and for the major organ specialities (cardiology, respiratory, nephrology, and gastroenterology). The appointee will also assist in giving advice for other children outside the hospital who have neurological or neurosurgical problems. There are close working relationships with the Departments of Neuroradiology, Neurophysiology, Histopathology and Neurosurgery and Paediatric Intensive Care. Support and supervision will be available from senior colleagues at all times.
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.
Date posted
22 January 2024
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£44,171 to £57,570 a year pro rata, per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
271-NEH-5952367
Job locations
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3BR
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
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Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3BR
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