Job summary
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Clinical fellow in Paediatric Rheumatology (Equivalent of ST4-8)
6 months Fixed Term position (possibility of extension)
Full Time with OOH commitment (2 posts)
An exciting opportunity has opened up within the Rheumatology Department at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, which offers candidates the chance to gain first-hand experience of this paediatric specialty working in an exciting and unique environment within a busy children's hospital.
As a valued member of the multidisciplinary team you will be included as a middle grade in the educational and training activities of the department and the workload will be shared amongst 3 Specialist Registrar, 4 Clinical Fellows and 2 Honorary Fellows. Flexible working is required to ensure smooth handover between the middle grades, and provide continuous cover for the inpatients and day cases. This post does not involve an 'out of hours' commitment of long days, weekends or nights. Annual Leave and Study leave is covered prospectively within the team.
This post is available from September 2024 (possibility to start in August). The post provides ideal experience for someone wishing to further develop a special interest in Paediatric Rheumatology including those who wish to consolidate their previous experience/training in Rheumatology. MRCPCH (or equivalent) is essential.
Main duties of the job
Scope of the role
Within the clinical rheumatology service workload will be split with 1 SpR and 5 clinical fellows. This will allow adequate time for post holders to attend training opportunities within the working time directive. Annual and study leave will be cross-covered within the team.
General Information
The Rheumatology Unit comprises a clinical team of medical staff, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, clinical nurse specialists and specially trained nurses for the inpatients. The Head of the Academic Unit is Prof. Lucy Wedderburn and the clinical lead is Professor Paul Brogan. There are a total of 7 consultants. One of these consultants will be in charge of inpatient care at any one time but all hold regular Outpatient Clinics. Adolescents are cared for at the Adolescent Centre at the University College Hospital, and some of the senior consultant staff work at both sites.
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
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
- 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
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Previous core paediatric training
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice or Eligible to register, will need IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 or Occupational English Test (medicine version) with a minimum score of 'B' in each domain.
- Research Experience - either working with audits, clinical trials or directly on research projects
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- General paediatrics in a general setting for at least 2 years
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Shows knowledge of evidence informed practice
- Shows awareness of own limitations
Desirable
- Experience of Paediatric Rheumatology
- APLS/EPLS/PALS
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside paediatrics/medicine
- Demonstrates use of evidence informed practice
- Understanding of principle of clinical governance
- Understanding of the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Good clear logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
- Experience of clinical risk management
- Appropriate progression of career
- Presentation skills
- Involvement in audit process
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative
- Excellent IT skills (for example with hospital systems and MS applications
- Ability to establish and maintain working relations with parents, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
- 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
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Previous core paediatric training
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice or Eligible to register, will need IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 or Occupational English Test (medicine version) with a minimum score of 'B' in each domain.
- Research Experience - either working with audits, clinical trials or directly on research projects
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- General paediatrics in a general setting for at least 2 years
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Shows knowledge of evidence informed practice
- Shows awareness of own limitations
Desirable
- Experience of Paediatric Rheumatology
- APLS/EPLS/PALS
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside paediatrics/medicine
- Demonstrates use of evidence informed practice
- Understanding of principle of clinical governance
- Understanding of the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Good clear logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
- Experience of clinical risk management
- Appropriate progression of career
- Presentation skills
- Involvement in audit process
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative
- Excellent IT skills (for example with hospital systems and MS applications
- Ability to establish and maintain working relations with parents, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
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
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).
