Job summary
Paediatric Consultant Gastroenterologist with special interest in Neurogastroenterology & Motility
Permanent 10 PA's position
We are currently inviting applications for a full time Paediatric Consultant to join our Gastroenterology team.
This exciting opportunity is for a full-time post to work in this unique and supportive environment within a busy children's hospital.
We are looking for an innovative, enthusiastic consultant with appropriate clinical experience to join our team of 10 paediatric Gastroenterologists working specifically within the Neurogastroenterology & Motility
This post involves a 1 in 10 on-call commitment for Gastroenterology patients when attending providing 24-hour cover for the service. They will also be required to undertake senior leadership responsibility for the management of patient care whilst leading a team of middle grade Drs in the in-patient care of children. The on-call consultant is expected to undertake ward rounds at the weekend and on public holidays.
The successful applicant will join the Neurogastroenterology and Motility Unit and will run general GI clinics and Motility clinics. The successful applicant will also be required to undertake one endoscopy list on alternative weeks, with additional cases under general anaesthesia as required, as well as all range of GI motility investigations, including oesophageal, anorectal, antroduodenal and colonic manometry, on weekly basis.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will share the outpatient and inpatient service with the other post holders. The post consists of 2 fixed outpatient clinics per week. The main Gastroenterology ward round on Monday am is the principal teaching ward round and is attended by all consultants together. The post holder will undertake one manometry/endoscopy list every other week under general anaesthesia as well as support in performing a manometry list (awake) every week. The post-holder will regularly undertake/supervise trainees in other GI investigations.
The post holder will share the responsibility of analysing and reporting 24-hours pH-Impedance test. He/she will also share the responsibility for the performance of high-resolution oesophageal manometry, antroduodenal manometry, colonic manometry and anorectal manometry. The post holder will contribute to 1 in 10 on-call commitment providing 24-hour cover for the service. The on-call consultant is expected to undertake ward rounds at the weekend and on public holidays. During the on-call week, the post holder will perform twice-daily multidisciplinary ward rounds, see in hospital referrals and provide out of hours clinical advice for all internal gastroenterology cases, including liaison with local teams over admission and discharge, and provide a consultation service to patients under the care of other GOSH teams including PICU.
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
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills - ability to communicate well with colleagues, children and families of patients.
- Medical management - able to supervise junior medical staff,
- Presentation skills
- Able to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Excellent leadership and organisational skills. Ability to prioritise clinical needs
- Ability to manage time and workload
- Ability to work on own initiative within an ever-changing environment
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Basic Computer Skills
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Ability to perform and report oesophageal HR manometry
- Ability to perform and report ano-rectal manometry
- Ability to perform and report antroduodenal and colonic manometry
- Ability to perform and report oesophageal impedance-pH studies
Desirable
- Interventional endoscopy skills including PEG and PEG-J insertion, insertion of duodenal and colonic manometry catheters
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- MBBS or Equivalent
- On specialist register for Paediatric (CCT or equivalent), (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience national or international
Desirable
- Higher Degree Management course, PhD, MD or equivalent
- Research Publications
- Grant track record
- Membership of BSPGHAN/ESPGHAN or equivalent
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience in Paediatric Gastroenterology
- Gastroenterology training in recognised Paediatric GI units.
- Independent Upper and lower GI endoscopy skills
- Evidence of training in recognised paediatric GI motility Centre
- Subspecialty experience in long-term management of pseudo-obstruction and intestinal failure.
- Evidence of up to date training in Child Safeguarding (level 3)
Desirable
- Management experience
- Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects
- Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
- Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills - ability to communicate well with colleagues, children and families of patients.
- Medical management - able to supervise junior medical staff,
- Presentation skills
- Able to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Excellent leadership and organisational skills. Ability to prioritise clinical needs
- Ability to manage time and workload
- Ability to work on own initiative within an ever-changing environment
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Basic Computer Skills
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Ability to perform and report oesophageal HR manometry
- Ability to perform and report ano-rectal manometry
- Ability to perform and report antroduodenal and colonic manometry
- Ability to perform and report oesophageal impedance-pH studies
Desirable
- Interventional endoscopy skills including PEG and PEG-J insertion, insertion of duodenal and colonic manometry catheters
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- MBBS or Equivalent
- On specialist register for Paediatric (CCT or equivalent), (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience national or international
Desirable
- Higher Degree Management course, PhD, MD or equivalent
- Research Publications
- Grant track record
- Membership of BSPGHAN/ESPGHAN or equivalent
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience in Paediatric Gastroenterology
- Gastroenterology training in recognised Paediatric GI units.
- Independent Upper and lower GI endoscopy skills
- Evidence of training in recognised paediatric GI motility Centre
- Subspecialty experience in long-term management of pseudo-obstruction and intestinal failure.
- Evidence of up to date training in Child Safeguarding (level 3)
Desirable
- Management experience
- Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects
- Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
- Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
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).
