Job summary
Consultant in Paediatric Oncology
Interest in neuro-oncology and CNS late effects
GOSH is the largest centre for paediatric oncology in Europe with around 200 newly diagnosed solid/CNS tumours per annum. The department is the joint Principal Treatment Centre (PTC) for North London with UCLH. GOSH Oncology Department treats children up to 13 years of age and provides care for all children <1y of age across North and South London. The department is an active participant in national and international collaborative clinical trials and has recognized research track record. The radiotherapy provision is at UCLH which is one of two centres in the UK providing proton beam radiotherapy as well as radionuclide therapy for children and adolescents.
We are looking for an applicant trained as a paediatric oncologist with experience or interest in neuro-oncology. The successful applicant will work in an integrated team in the Department of Oncology and Haematology at Great Ormond Street Hospital and UCLH Principal Treatment Centre. He/she will be part of the larger team of oncologists delivering tertiary care to children with solid tumours.
Main duties of the job
- Be part of a team of oncologists specialising in neuro-oncology.
- Be part of the larger team of oncologists delivering tertiary care to children with solid tumours. The successful applicant will be part of an attending rota. During the attending weeks the applicant will provide direct clinical care to ward based patients (all tumour groups) along with a team of trainee doctors and specialist nurses. The role will involve participating in the consultant night- and weekend on call rota for oncology.
- Support and participate in the delivery of the care provided in the long-term follow-up clinic for CNS tumours.
- Have outpatient clinical commitments for patients with central nervous system tumours.
- Support for the retinoblastoma services.
- Participate in relevant multi-disciplinary team meetings.
- Participate in teaching and training of doctors and nurses in the Principal Treatment Centre and maintain the relevant qualifications to deliver this training. Educational supervision of doctors in training will be required.
- Support delivery of the educational program offered at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
- Participate in managerial aspects of the Principal Treatment Centre.
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.
The Person Specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role.
The Person Specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
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
- GMC specialist registration (obtained by designated start date)
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- CCT in Paediatric Oncology (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Accredited to the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health or equivalent
- GCP accredited
- Level 3 Safeguarding (or to be completed within 2 months of appointment)
Desirable
- Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
- Formal teaching qualification
- Management qualification
- Research/Publications
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience in paediatric oncology with a minimum of 24 months training in paediatric oncology in a major paediatric centre
- Extensive experience in treating patients with central nervous system tumours
- Experience of teaching students and working within multi-disciplinary team
- Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects.
- Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
- Experience of clinical leadership or management
- Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
- Knowledge and experience of CNS late effects
Desirable
- Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
- Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
- Chief Investigator or principal investigator on national clinical trials
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- High level written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Ability to work on own initiative within an ever-changing environment.
- Basic Computer skills
- Experience in clinical leadership role
- Leadership skills
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
- GMC specialist registration (obtained by designated start date)
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- CCT in Paediatric Oncology (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Accredited to the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health or equivalent
- GCP accredited
- Level 3 Safeguarding (or to be completed within 2 months of appointment)
Desirable
- Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
- Formal teaching qualification
- Management qualification
- Research/Publications
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience in paediatric oncology with a minimum of 24 months training in paediatric oncology in a major paediatric centre
- Extensive experience in treating patients with central nervous system tumours
- Experience of teaching students and working within multi-disciplinary team
- Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects.
- Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
- Experience of clinical leadership or management
- Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
- Knowledge and experience of CNS late effects
Desirable
- Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
- Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
- Chief Investigator or principal investigator on national clinical trials
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- High level written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Ability to work on own initiative within an ever-changing environment.
- Basic Computer skills
- Experience in clinical leadership role
- Leadership skills
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).
