Job summary
The post holder will be based at the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust (GOSH).
This is a Trust Fellow in Paediatric Gastroenterology for 12 months at ST2/3 level, with an opportunity to extend for a longer period, as part of your job appraisal and review. Many of our fellows will work with us for 12-18 months, progressing to senior clinical fellows in gastroenterology (subject to successful interview). The post provides a unique and exciting opportunity for training in Gastroenterology, in one of the largest units in the UK. The post is well supported, and would suit candidates with more clinical experience, but limited exposure to working within the NHS.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be one of a team delivering high quality care to patients. The post holder will be expected to integrate within multi-disciplinary teams and to work closely with medical, nursing and administrative colleagues.
Clinical Training and Responsibilities:
- Gain experience of principal gastrointestinal and nutritional disorders.
- Achieve skills in co-operation with other specialists, particularly surgery.
- Consultation and nutritional support throughout the hospital.
- Weekly radiological, gastrointestinal pathology and clinical case presentations.
- Daily ward round
- Emergency clinical assessments
- Telephone calls/ consultations
- On call bleep holding
- Daily nutrition ward round & check prescription of parenteral nutrition
- Attend consultant ward rounds and grand rounds and ensure that responsible ST6/Grid/Trust doctor has prepared for presentations with up-to-date problems lists, investigations flow charts and growth charts.
- Observation of upper and lower endoscopy. Training via a simulator is provided. Regular training endoscopy lists are not part of this role.
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.
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.
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
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice or IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 or Occupational English Test (medicine version) with a minimum score of 'B' in each domain.
- Paediatric Experience (including gastroenterology) for more than 2 years, at post-graduate level (doctor), including training in paediatric resuscitation (APLS or equivalent)
Desirable
- Paediatric Experience in gastroenterology for more than 1 year, at post-graduate level (doctor)
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent - there is training within GOSH to obtain these, if required in the futureMRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent - there is training within GOSH to obtain these, if required in the future
- Demonstration of interest in Paediatric Gastroenterology
- Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in paediatric Gastroenterology
- Experience of audit activities
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Broad knowledge of paediatric medicine
- Be confident in the management of paediatric emergency, for a range of medical specialities,
- Commitment to carry out high quality research, leading to publications.
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and presenting
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
- Able to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of colleagues
- Flexible/Adaptable
- Drive and enthusiasm
Desirable
- Ability to take initiative when required
- Ability to teach nursing and medical staff
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
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice or IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 or Occupational English Test (medicine version) with a minimum score of 'B' in each domain.
- Paediatric Experience (including gastroenterology) for more than 2 years, at post-graduate level (doctor), including training in paediatric resuscitation (APLS or equivalent)
Desirable
- Paediatric Experience in gastroenterology for more than 1 year, at post-graduate level (doctor)
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent - there is training within GOSH to obtain these, if required in the futureMRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent - there is training within GOSH to obtain these, if required in the future
- Demonstration of interest in Paediatric Gastroenterology
- Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in paediatric Gastroenterology
- Experience of audit activities
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Broad knowledge of paediatric medicine
- Be confident in the management of paediatric emergency, for a range of medical specialities,
- Commitment to carry out high quality research, leading to publications.
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and presenting
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
- Able to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of colleagues
- Flexible/Adaptable
- Drive and enthusiasm
Desirable
- Ability to take initiative when required
- Ability to teach nursing and medical staff
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).
