Job summary
The Paediatric Gastroenterology team at Great Ormond Street Hospital are inviting applications for a Clinical Fellow within the subspecialty Neurogastroenterology and Motility.
This post provides a unique and exciting opportunity for applicants who wish to extend their clinical experience in Paediatric Neurogastroenterology and Motility Disorders, within the unique and supportive environment of Great Ormond Street Hospital.
The appointment will be for 12 months starting from June 2025, with the potential thereafter of extension by mutual agreement.
In this post, you will be working as part of a MDT and will be responsible for providing senior middle grade care for both inpatients and outpatients, ensuring continuity of care for patients and families as they progress through treatment.
The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. There may also be potential scope for possible other ST6 positions later in the year.
There will be training associated with the post and you will be treated equitably to trainees in recognised training posts. However, this post is not recognised for training. Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) is a national centre of excellence in the provision of specialist children's health care, currently delivering the widest range of specialist care of any children's hospital in the UK.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder, in collaboration with the named consultant, will predominantly be involved in the clinical management for children under the Neurogastroenterology and Motility Service (NMS).
This will involve:
- Managing NMS admissions within Gastroenterology.
- Providing medical review and the on-going management of NMS patients through inpatient admissions and outpatient follow-up visits
- Performing the upper and lower endoscopy (there are two scheduled endoscopy lists for NMS patients) in line with their experience.
- Reporting pH-impedance studies, reviewing and reporting manometry studies, after training and under supervision.
Providing cross-cover and sickness cover for gastroenterology inpatient service, including prospective cover for wards, external referral, internal consults and day ward.
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
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
- 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.
- 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 5 years, at post-graduate level (doctor) including training in paediatric resuscitation (APLS or equivalent)
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience of diagnostic endoscopy
- Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in paediatric gastroenterology
- Experience of audit activities
- 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.
- Experience of teaching and presenting
Desirable
- Published research in peer reviewed journals
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
- 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
- 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.
- 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 5 years, at post-graduate level (doctor) including training in paediatric resuscitation (APLS or equivalent)
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience of diagnostic endoscopy
- Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in paediatric gastroenterology
- Experience of audit activities
- 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.
- Experience of teaching and presenting
Desirable
- Published research in peer reviewed journals
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
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
