Job summary
Applications are invited for 12-months fixed term Fellowship posts in Paediatric Anaesthesia at Great Ormond Street Hospital commencing inMay 2026.
Fellows in Paediatric Anaesthesia are integral members of the department of anaesthesia and work supervised (at various levels) and independently as appropriate to their skills.
This post is aimed at an anaesthetist who has already completed one year of advanced/higher paediatric anaesthetic training (or the equivalent) and is looking to gain further experience in paediatric anaesthesia. The post will consist of 12 months training in paediatric anaesthesia for all specialities and there may be provision to increase experience in the applicant's fields of interest.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide a high-quality elective and emergency anaesthetic service as requested.
2. To engage in clinical governance activities such as critical incident reporting, attend morbidity and mortality meetings, perform audit and participate in any mandatory training deemed necessary.
3. To actively engage in the teaching and training of other members of the anaesthetic department and hospital staff.
4. Engage with quality improvement activity.
5. Perform additional management and administrative tasks as deemed appropriate to the position
About us
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
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.
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, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.
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
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS (or equivalent)
- Full GMC registration (obtained by designated start date)
- FRCA (or equivalent level of knowledge)
Desirable
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- Higher degree - MSc, MPhil
- MEPA or other paediatric simulator training
- APLS / EPALS
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- At least 3 years' higher specialist training in anaesthesia and within 2 years of completing or up to 2 years post completing a recognised training scheme.
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Experience of audit/quality improvement activities
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- One year's training in paediatric anaesthesia (or equivalent experience)
Desirable
- Clinical experience in related paediatric specialties
- 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
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS (or equivalent)
- Full GMC registration (obtained by designated start date)
- FRCA (or equivalent level of knowledge)
Desirable
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- Higher degree - MSc, MPhil
- MEPA or other paediatric simulator training
- APLS / EPALS
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- At least 3 years' higher specialist training in anaesthesia and within 2 years of completing or up to 2 years post completing a recognised training scheme.
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Experience of audit/quality improvement activities
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- One year's training in paediatric anaesthesia (or equivalent experience)
Desirable
- Clinical experience in related paediatric specialties
- 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)
