Job summary
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
GREAT ORMOND STREET
LONDON WC1N 3JH
Consultant in Paediatric Metabolic Medicine
Applications are invited for a full time Consultant post in Paediatric Metabolic medicine at Great Ormond Street Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for a substantive10 PA post (8 DCC / 2 SPA) to work in this unique and supportive environment within a busy children's hospital and we are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for Metabolic medicine to join our successful team at GOSH.
The Paediatric Metabolic Medicine Service is a tertiary referral unit providing emergency and elective management across the North Thames region in particular, but referrals are received from all over the South of England. The Service also provides a national and international resource for the management of rare or complex paediatric metabolic conditions.
There will be a 1 in 7 weekday attending and 1 in 7 weeknight on-call commitment. This is a non-resident post. The postholder will be responsible, in conjunction with the other consultants in Metabolic Medicine for the supervision of the day to day management of Metabolic Medicine in-patients and the Clinical Research Facility (CRF).
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties
There will be a 1 in 7 weekday attending and 1 in 7 weeknight on-call commitment (including weekends). This is a non-resident post. The postholder will be responsible, in conjunction with the other consultants in Metabolic Medicine for the supervision of the day to day management of Metabolic Medicine in-patients. During their attending week the consultant will, with the Clinical Nurse Specialists and Dietetics Team, coordinate the management of new patients detected from newborn screening (e.g. PKU, MCADD, etc), deal with emergency referrals and e-mail and telephone communication/consultations. The post holder will be expected to undertake two outpatient clinics per week and based on the needs of the department might need to cover the outreach clinics in Belfast. In addition, the post holder will be expected to support the multidisciplinary clinics in rotation with the other consultants. All consultants are expected to maintain their general metabolic skills, but they will be expected and supported to develop their own sub-speciality interest. Ward work will include overseeing inpatient care on the Metabolic ward and the clinical research facility.
A number of patients in the metabolic service (in particular the Lysosomal Storage Disease (LSD service)) require Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT). The post holder will work with BMT and other relevant services to ensure optimal pre and post (including long term follow up) care where relevant.
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
- GMC specialist registration (obtained by designated start date, CESR applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application)
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- CCT in Paediatric Metabolics (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience
Desirable
- Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
- Formal teaching and management qualifications
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
- Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
- Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
- Valid BLS Training
Desirable
- Valid APLS and NLS
- Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
- Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
- Experience of clinical leadership or management
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- High level written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Presentation skills
- Ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organizational context
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Ability to work on own initiative within changing environments.
Desirable
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
- GMC specialist registration (obtained by designated start date, CESR applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application)
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- CCT in Paediatric Metabolics (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience
Desirable
- Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
- Formal teaching and management qualifications
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
- Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
- Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
- Valid BLS Training
Desirable
- Valid APLS and NLS
- Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
- Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
- Experience of clinical leadership or management
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- High level written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Presentation skills
- Ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organizational context
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Ability to work on own initiative within changing environments.
Desirable
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).
