Job summary
Sight and Sound
Clinical Fellow (Equivalent of ST3+) in Congenital Hand Surgery
Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation is a leading paediatric centre in the UK and globally. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of paediatric specialties at tertiary care level. In association with the Institute of Child Health there are opportunities for research, training and development in all aspects of health & disease in children.
We are looking for 1 experienced registrar to join our fantastic specialist congenital hand surgical team for 6 month fixed term post starting from January 2025 and a further one to start from July 2025.
The hospital provides a comprehensive range of paediatric specialities at tertiary care level. In association with the Institute of Child Health there are opportunities for research, training and development in all aspects of health & disease in children.
The successful candidate will gain experience in and exposure to paediatric congenital hand surgery including vascular malformations, but not brachial plexus or trauma, as well as general plastics cases.
Main duties of the job
The post will have primary responsibility for the management of the hand surgery cases and for undertaking hand surgery research and is a point of continuity for hand surgery care within the Trust. The postholder is, of course, free to participate in any other plastic surgical cases that the postholder has a particular interest in and will be encouraged to do so, providing that this is not to the detriment of hand surgery patients. Previously orthopaedic trainees have been considered and appointed to the post, providing they fulfil the essential criteria and the orthopaedic department have been willing for them to join them on an ad hoc basis for additional experience.
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 attached.
The Person Specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required, both attached.
Based in central London, GOSH offers flexible working, help with childcare and travel, excellent training and development opportunities and assistance with finding somewhere to live.
All applicants must return their application forms electronically via NHS Jobs. To apply please click the apply for this job option, specifying your preferred start date.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
We conduct full criminal record checks on all successful candidates
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role attached.
The Person Specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required, both attached.
Based in central London, GOSH offers flexible working, help with childcare and travel, excellent training and development opportunities and assistance with finding somewhere to live.
All applicants must return their application forms electronically via NHS Jobs. To apply please click the apply for this job option, specifying your preferred start date.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
We conduct full criminal record checks on all successful candidates
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 written and oral communication skills with clear presentation skills and computer skills including database work
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Able to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues under pressure
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs and make decisions with effective judgement
- Plastic surgical skills acquired in a recognised teaching post including microsurgical skills
- Decision making ability with effective judgement
- Long standing interest in hand surgery
Desirable
- Training in child protection
- Practical procedures and other relevant experience
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.
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- FRCS (Plast) or equivalent or intention to acquire FRCS(Plast) or equivalent in relevant specialty
Desirable
- Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline
- Previous Research and Publications in Hand Surgery
- Orthopaedic Upper Limb Training
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- At least 4 completed years' experience in Speciality training at SpR level or equivalent
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Personal experience of audit activities
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Up to date plastic and specifically hand surgery knowledge
Desirable
- Clinical experience in craniofacial surgery
- Published relevant research in peer reviewed journals
- Previous experience in management of fixators
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 written and oral communication skills with clear presentation skills and computer skills including database work
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Able to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues under pressure
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs and make decisions with effective judgement
- Plastic surgical skills acquired in a recognised teaching post including microsurgical skills
- Decision making ability with effective judgement
- Long standing interest in hand surgery
Desirable
- Training in child protection
- Practical procedures and other relevant experience
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.
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- FRCS (Plast) or equivalent or intention to acquire FRCS(Plast) or equivalent in relevant specialty
Desirable
- Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline
- Previous Research and Publications in Hand Surgery
- Orthopaedic Upper Limb Training
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- At least 4 completed years' experience in Speciality training at SpR level or equivalent
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Personal experience of audit activities
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Up to date plastic and specifically hand surgery knowledge
Desirable
- Clinical experience in craniofacial surgery
- Published relevant research in peer reviewed journals
- Previous experience in management of fixators
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).
