Job summary
1 year locum consultant position in Neurodisability with Special Interest in Movement Disorders.
We are looking for a Locum Consultant in the Movement Disorder Clinic with experience in assessment and management of children with complex neurodevelopmental motor disorders and there is a view to establish this into a substantive post with the option of additional activities and sessions.
As a consultant in the Neurodisability Department, the successful candidate will attend movement disorder service routine clinics including the botulinum toxin and neuro-orthopaedic services, with occasional support to the selective dorsal rhizotomy service. The successful candidate will attend attend Neurospines clinics quarterly with some input to Spinal MDT meetings. We are looking for a candidate tocontribute to their ongoing research portfolio and teaching portfolio to the Neurodisability service.
The Locumconsultant will work as part of a MDT including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, orthopaedic surgery and neurosurgery.
The Locumconsultant will provide inpatient consults in relation to management of movement disorder, botulinum toxin provision
Main duties of the job
The new Locum consultant will be working within Neurodisability, as a member of a multi-disciplinary team that includes colleagues from different professional groups, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy and nursing. S/he needs to understand and respect the competencies of other team members, developing shared goals and values to deliver the best care for the child. S/he will be sensitive to multi-disciplinary team working rather than expecting to work in a pure medical model.
The locum consultant will work closely with colleagues in neurosciences and other specialties at Great Ormond street Hospital to deliver care for their own patients and support related services within neurosciences.
Please see full Job Description for main duties of the 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
- Full GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- Accredited to and Member of The Royal College of Paediatrics or equivalent
- On specialist Paediatrics (Neurodisability) or (Paediatric Neurology) Register, or equivalent experience as an existing Consultant practicing substantially in Paediatric Neurodisability / Neurology or within 6 months of award of CCT by date of interview
Desirable
- Management course
- Higher research degree
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in multidisciplinary assessment of children with complex needs especially in relation to managing movement disorders
- Experience in assessment and injection of botulinum toxin
- At least 2 years Higher Specialist Training in an approved programme in Paediatric Neurodisability, Neurology or equivalent
- Teaching Experience
- Clinical Governance and completed audit projects
- Research publications and /or on-going research interest in neuroscience-related themes
Desirable
- Assessment and management of children with neurological dysphagia
- Management experience
- Completed projects in service evaluation and audit
- Specific publications in disability-related topics
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of and clinical experience in paediatric neurology / Neurodisability commensurate with the ability to diagnose / assess children referred to a tertiary / quaternary level Neurodisability Service
- Clear record of working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Basic computer literacy
- Ability to organise and contribute to postgraduate teaching activities
- Ability to work in a pressurised environment
- Ability to self-motivate
- Skills of leadership and organising as required for a consultant
- Ability to manage time to deliver clinical work and complete reports
- Specific training qualifications in the above areas
- Ability to work in multi-agency settings
- Able to meet the travel and health requirement of the job
- Commitment to the provision of a quality service
- Commitment to staff development
- Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately
- Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
- Flexibility to cover sessions
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
Desirable
- Positions on national committees
- Positions on training committees
- Positions on multi-agency organisations
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
- Full GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- Accredited to and Member of The Royal College of Paediatrics or equivalent
- On specialist Paediatrics (Neurodisability) or (Paediatric Neurology) Register, or equivalent experience as an existing Consultant practicing substantially in Paediatric Neurodisability / Neurology or within 6 months of award of CCT by date of interview
Desirable
- Management course
- Higher research degree
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in multidisciplinary assessment of children with complex needs especially in relation to managing movement disorders
- Experience in assessment and injection of botulinum toxin
- At least 2 years Higher Specialist Training in an approved programme in Paediatric Neurodisability, Neurology or equivalent
- Teaching Experience
- Clinical Governance and completed audit projects
- Research publications and /or on-going research interest in neuroscience-related themes
Desirable
- Assessment and management of children with neurological dysphagia
- Management experience
- Completed projects in service evaluation and audit
- Specific publications in disability-related topics
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of and clinical experience in paediatric neurology / Neurodisability commensurate with the ability to diagnose / assess children referred to a tertiary / quaternary level Neurodisability Service
- Clear record of working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Basic computer literacy
- Ability to organise and contribute to postgraduate teaching activities
- Ability to work in a pressurised environment
- Ability to self-motivate
- Skills of leadership and organising as required for a consultant
- Ability to manage time to deliver clinical work and complete reports
- Specific training qualifications in the above areas
- Ability to work in multi-agency settings
- Able to meet the travel and health requirement of the job
- Commitment to the provision of a quality service
- Commitment to staff development
- Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately
- Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
- Flexibility to cover sessions
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
Desirable
- Positions on national committees
- Positions on training committees
- Positions on multi-agency organisations
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
