Job summary
You are invited to apply to a Locum Maternity Cover Consultant in Paediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology & Gender in the Children and Young People's Endocrinology Department, available as 0.8 FTE or other less than full time equivalents. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team to commence in April/May 2025, for 9 months, with the possibility of extension subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding.
We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, highly skilled locum consultant, with broad experience in Paediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology, or adolescent medicine to join our team at University College Hospital (UCLH). We would expect the appointee to support the endocrine component of the NHS England specialist services for Children and Young People (CYP) with Gender Incongruence (previously GIDS), and have or develop a sub-speciality interest in endocrinology/adolescent medicine that complements the current interests within our department, such as puberty and reproductive endocrinology disorders, pituitary disorders, adrenal disorders, late effects of cancer treatments and and/or the CYP Diabetes service. There may also be the possibility for an interested candidate with the appropriate experience to combine a post in adolescent medicine and gender endocrinology.
CV required for application
Main duties of the job
Personal Attributes1. To be able to communicate complex, sensitive and emotive information to a range of children and young people2. To work in a positive and collaborative manner with multi-disciplinary teams3. Must be able to manage the numerous clinical, organisational and research responsibilities in an independent, organised and highly-motivated fashion4. Must have good knowledge of relevant ethical guidelines and legal frameworks at local and national levels and must possess an ability to incorporate these guidelines into clinical practiceGeneral Responsibilities1. To ensure the development, maintenance and dissemination of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training2. To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to paediatric and adolescent medicine3. To participate in the collection and presentation of appropriate data in line with the Trust's requirements and clinical initiativesClinical Responsibilities
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- Eligible for full GMC registration
- On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of attainment of CCST/CCT in Paediatrics at date of interview
Desirable
- Specialist interest in Paediatric Endocrinology
- A higher degree: MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent
- On or eligible for the sub-specialty register for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes
- Note: CESR applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application
Experience
Essential
- Competencies equivalent to Highest Specialist Paediatric Endocrinology Training
- Ability to manage all common paediatric endocine emergencies and therapeeutic interventions
- Extensive experience in general Paediatric Endocrinology
- Good broad knowledge of general paediatrics and adolescent medicine including developmentally appropriate healthcare
- Knowledge of relevant aspects of adult endocrinology
Desirable
- Principles and practice of endocrinology within the gender dysphoria setting
- Experience working in the NHS
- Special interest in an area of paediatric endocrinology, such as pubery and reproductive endocrinology, adrenal disorders, endocrine late effects, etc
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of leadership ability and commitment to clinical governance
- Range of quality improvement/audit projects in the past three years
- Experience in range of teaching techniques
- Track record and understanding of research, knowledge of research ethics
- Competent in range of IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
- Publish research in peer reviewed journals in relevant areas
- Formal teaching qualification
- Previous leadership/management role
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Previous leadership or management role
- Evidence of leadership ability and commitment to clinical governance
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- Eligible for full GMC registration
- On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of attainment of CCST/CCT in Paediatrics at date of interview
Desirable
- Specialist interest in Paediatric Endocrinology
- A higher degree: MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent
- On or eligible for the sub-specialty register for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes
- Note: CESR applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application
Experience
Essential
- Competencies equivalent to Highest Specialist Paediatric Endocrinology Training
- Ability to manage all common paediatric endocine emergencies and therapeeutic interventions
- Extensive experience in general Paediatric Endocrinology
- Good broad knowledge of general paediatrics and adolescent medicine including developmentally appropriate healthcare
- Knowledge of relevant aspects of adult endocrinology
Desirable
- Principles and practice of endocrinology within the gender dysphoria setting
- Experience working in the NHS
- Special interest in an area of paediatric endocrinology, such as pubery and reproductive endocrinology, adrenal disorders, endocrine late effects, etc
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of leadership ability and commitment to clinical governance
- Range of quality improvement/audit projects in the past three years
- Experience in range of teaching techniques
- Track record and understanding of research, knowledge of research ethics
- Competent in range of IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
- Publish research in peer reviewed journals in relevant areas
- Formal teaching qualification
- Previous leadership/management role
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Previous leadership or management role
- Evidence of leadership ability and commitment to clinical governance
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
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
