Job summary
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST AND THE INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH.
Craniofacial Fellowin Plastic Surgery
Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation is a leading paediatric centre in the UK and globally.
You are invited to apply to join our craniofacial surgical team. There is currently 1 post within the Craniofacial Surgery Team that would be ideal for senior trainees who wish to consolidate their training in a highly specialised paediatric environment. The appointment will be for 12 months commencing 2nd July 2026.
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.
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.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
We conduct full criminal record checks on all successful candidates.
For further details / informal visits contact:
For further information on the above posts and to arrange informal visits, please contact the following: Mr Juling Ong, Consultant Plastic and Craniofacial Surgeon (juling.ong@gosh.nhs.uk) on telephone number 020 7813 8444.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the Craniofacial Fellow post is to provide day-to-day clinical management of craniofacial patients (in conjunction with other team members) and to undertake a research project.
Candidates with a Plastic Surgery, ENT, Neurosurgical or Maxillofacial background will be considered.
The successful candidate will be involved in:
The inpatient assessment of children with craniofacial conditions.
Assisting at craniofacial operating lists.
Primary responsibility for perioperative care of these patients.
Take part in one in six on call rotas for plastic surgery (there is no Accident and Emergency department in the hospital).
Undertake outpatient clinics as appropriate.
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.
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
- Appropriate Registration with GMC by designated start date
- Basic medical qualifications - Higher degree in Medicine
- Higher surgical qualifications - Fellowship of the country's college of surgeons
- Near completion on a Higher Training Programme in Plastic/Paediatric Surgery
- IELTS (if you require visa sponsorship)
Desirable
- Child protection training Membership of RCS & PALS/APLS/NALS
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Registrar or equivalent level training in Plastic surgery
- Clinical skills in plastic surgery (minimum 6 months)
- Research experience
- Teaching/ presentations experience
- Plastic surgery - knowledge of basic texts
- Understanding of own limits - aware of own limitations, consulting senior colleagues appropriately
- Understanding of the clinical issues in area of Paediatric Surgery
- Understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Management/ leadership experience
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Competence in all aspects of plastic patient management
- Basic training in general surgery at SHO level
- Ability to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Audit Project Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Presentation Skills
- Ability to work in teams and also on own initiative, without Consultant supervision in some instances.
- Computer Literacy/IT skills
- Ability to teach nursing and medical staff
- Medical management - able to supervise junior medical staff
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
- Appropriate Registration with GMC by designated start date
- Basic medical qualifications - Higher degree in Medicine
- Higher surgical qualifications - Fellowship of the country's college of surgeons
- Near completion on a Higher Training Programme in Plastic/Paediatric Surgery
- IELTS (if you require visa sponsorship)
Desirable
- Child protection training Membership of RCS & PALS/APLS/NALS
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Registrar or equivalent level training in Plastic surgery
- Clinical skills in plastic surgery (minimum 6 months)
- Research experience
- Teaching/ presentations experience
- Plastic surgery - knowledge of basic texts
- Understanding of own limits - aware of own limitations, consulting senior colleagues appropriately
- Understanding of the clinical issues in area of Paediatric Surgery
- Understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Management/ leadership experience
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Competence in all aspects of plastic patient management
- Basic training in general surgery at SHO level
- Ability to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Audit Project Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Presentation Skills
- Ability to work in teams and also on own initiative, without Consultant supervision in some instances.
- Computer Literacy/IT skills
- Ability to teach nursing and medical staff
- Medical management - able to supervise junior medical staff
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)
