Job summary
12 months Senior Gastroenterology Training Programme - Senior Clinical Fellow (Equivalent of ST6+) in GI Allergy & Mucosal Immunology.
Subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Applicants to please state their choice when completing their application
Number of Posts:
One 12-month Clinical Fellow posts: 12-month in the GI Allergy and Mucosal Immunology
We are excited to advertise this unique fixed-term role for a senior clinical fellow (ST6+ or equivalent) to join the Paediatric Gastroenterology services at Great Ormond Street Hospital. This post is subject to regular appraisal and a probationary period. There may be an opportunity to extend this beyond the fixed term, as part of the applicant's clinical appraisal and departmental requirements.
These appointments provide comprehensive training in Paediatric Gastroenterology and are suitable for candidates with at least 5 years of Paediatric experience at a post-graduate level. Candidates should be able to demonstrate previous experience in paediatric gastroenterology.
The post will be undertaken in the unique, dynamic and supportive environment of the Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Role Description - 12-month Senior Clinical Fellowship in GI Allergy and Mucosal Immunology.
Start Date September 2024
Main duties of the job
Primary Role as Clinical Fellow in GI Allergy and Mucosal Immunology
The post-holder, in collaboration with the named consultant, will predominantly be involved in the clinical management for children with Gastro-intestinal Allergy such as patients with Eosinophilic Oesophagitis (EoE) and other eosinophilic gastro-intestinal diseases, delayed and immediate food allergies and multi-system allergic diseases. They will also supporting other aspects of the mucosal immunology unit, including the inflammatory bowel diseases service.
This will involve managing admissions within Gastroenterology.
- Providing medical review and the on-going management of these patients.
- Coordinating and reviewing patients through both inpatient, day admissions or urgent reviews
- Twice weekly Outpatient clinics in GI Allergy, with at around 6 clinics in IBD per 6 months
- Weekly GI Allergy multi-disciplinary team meetings
- Cross cover with the IBD fellow, when away on leave
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
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
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
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice (or application in process) 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
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- Paediatric experience (including gastroenterology) for more than 5 years, at post-graduate level (doctor), including training in paediatric resuscitation (APLS or equivalent)
- Paediatric experience in paediatric gastroenterology for more than 2 year, at post-graduate level (doctor)
- Understanding of the spectrum of GI Allergic Diseases and IBD
Desirable
- Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline
- Experience of diagnostic endoscopy
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in paediatric gastroenterology
- 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
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Experience of audit activities
Desirable
- Published research in peer reviewed journals, with evidence of experience in developing research, audit or improvement projects
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
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
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice (or application in process) 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
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- Paediatric experience (including gastroenterology) for more than 5 years, at post-graduate level (doctor), including training in paediatric resuscitation (APLS or equivalent)
- Paediatric experience in paediatric gastroenterology for more than 2 year, at post-graduate level (doctor)
- Understanding of the spectrum of GI Allergic Diseases and IBD
Desirable
- Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline
- Experience of diagnostic endoscopy
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in paediatric gastroenterology
- 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
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Experience of audit activities
Desirable
- Published research in peer reviewed journals, with evidence of experience in developing research, audit or improvement projects
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).
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).
