Job summary
We are inviting applications for two full time equivalent Consultant Paediatric Interventional Neuroradiologists to work in the Interventional Radiology Department at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. The posts are for 10 PA substantive positions providing a comprehensive range of interventional neuroradiology procedures for paediatric patients. The successful candidates will need to demonstrate competency in pediatric interventional neuroradiology procedures, including extensive clinical experience in the management of neonates and infants. They will be expected to lead on the delivery and expansion of nationally delivered highly specialised services, including vein of Galen malformation, selective ophthalmic artery chemotherapy for retinoblastoma and paediatric intrathecal therapeutics.
We are the largest Paediatric Interventional Radiology Department in Europe, and the service is equipped with the latest technology designed specifically for our paediatric cohort of patients. The Service has close research links with the Institute of Child Health as well as industry to ensure we remain up to date with the latest research and technological advancements.
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust is a postgraduate teaching hospital, linked with the UCL Institute of Child Health (ICH). The Trust provides a comprehensive range of paediatric specialties for tertiary level care.
Main duties of the job
The GOSH INR service supports the delivery of clinical care to neonates and children presenting with a broad range of complex neurological pathologies, including cerebrovascular emergencies, such as acute stroke, and neonatal vascular pathologies. Your job plan will include preoperative assessment of patients and post operative care/follow up, working collaboratively with clinical teams within the trust to deliver high quality specialist care.
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, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachments below
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachments below
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Full GMC specialist registration with a licence to practice (obtained by the interview date)
- FRCR or equivalent
- CCT/CCST in Clinical Radiology (or within 6 months at time of interview)
- A year of recognised specialist paediatric interventional neurovascular radiology training or service delivery
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
- Management qualification
- Higher degree -PhD, MD or equivalent
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in the endovascular treatment of Vein of Galen malformation in children, infants, neonates (including premature neonates).
- Extensive experience in paediatric thrombectomy.
- Extensive experience in embolisation of all types of craniospinal arteriovenous shunts and tumours presenting in children and neonates
- Extensive experience in selective ophthalmic artery chemosurgery in children with retinoblastoma.
- Extensive experience in interventional procedures including complex neurovascular and spinal interventions in children and neonates.
- Interpretation of diagnostic imaging of paediatric neurovascular pathologies
- Lead on MDT planning and management of complex paediatric neurovascular conditions in a national and internationally expert specialist
- Experience of teaching students, doctors and allied health professionals
- Management experience, including experience of leading delivery of nationally commissioned highly specialised services
- Understanding of IRMER17 and IRR17, their application and Clinical Governance
- Evidence of leading clinical audit and service improvements
Desirable
- Evidence of leading clinical audit and service improvements
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- High level oral & written communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- 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
Other Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to the provision of a quality service
- Flexibility to cross-cover sessions
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Full GMC specialist registration with a licence to practice (obtained by the interview date)
- FRCR or equivalent
- CCT/CCST in Clinical Radiology (or within 6 months at time of interview)
- A year of recognised specialist paediatric interventional neurovascular radiology training or service delivery
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
- Management qualification
- Higher degree -PhD, MD or equivalent
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in the endovascular treatment of Vein of Galen malformation in children, infants, neonates (including premature neonates).
- Extensive experience in paediatric thrombectomy.
- Extensive experience in embolisation of all types of craniospinal arteriovenous shunts and tumours presenting in children and neonates
- Extensive experience in selective ophthalmic artery chemosurgery in children with retinoblastoma.
- Extensive experience in interventional procedures including complex neurovascular and spinal interventions in children and neonates.
- Interpretation of diagnostic imaging of paediatric neurovascular pathologies
- Lead on MDT planning and management of complex paediatric neurovascular conditions in a national and internationally expert specialist
- Experience of teaching students, doctors and allied health professionals
- Management experience, including experience of leading delivery of nationally commissioned highly specialised services
- Understanding of IRMER17 and IRR17, their application and Clinical Governance
- Evidence of leading clinical audit and service improvements
Desirable
- Evidence of leading clinical audit and service improvements
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- High level oral & written communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- 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
Other Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to the provision of a quality service
- Flexibility to cross-cover sessions
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).
