Job summary
Clinical Fellow in Congenital Hand Surgery (ST3+ Equiv)
Applications are invited to join our surgical team for the above posts for 6 months commencing 7th February 2024 until October 2024 at Great Ormond Street for Children NHS Foundation Trust.
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.
Candidates with a background in hand surgery who have an interest in congenital hand surgery will be considered. Candidates from both plastic and orthopaedic surgical backgrounds are welcome to apply. All candidates should be eligible for registration with the GMC, and possess FRCS or equivalent.
All applicants must return their application forms and curriculum vitae electronically.If you have any other queries please contact us via email at vacancy@gosh.nhs.uk quoting the appropriate reference number.
For further details / informal visits contact:
For further information on the above posts and to arrange informal visits, please contact the following:Talie Williams, Service Manager for Plastic Surgery on telephone number 020 7405 9200, ext. 8423 or Miss Smith and Mr Sivakumar via gill.smith@gosh.nhs.uk and branavan.sivakumar@gosh.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The post will have primary responsibility for the management of the hand surgery cases and for undertaking hand surgery research and is a point of continuity for hand surgery care within the Trust. The postholder is, of course, free to participate in any other plastic surgical cases that he has a particular interest in and will be encouraged to do so, providing that this is not to the detriment of hand surgery patients. Previously orthopaedic trainees have been considered and appointed to the post, providing they fulfil the essential criteria and the orthopaedic department have been willing for them to join them on an ad hoc basis for additional experience.
About us
Our commitment to you
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 GOSH 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
Candidates are strongly advised to refer to the Job Description and Person Specification to understand the role in full detail. Both are attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are strongly advised to refer to the Job Description and Person Specification to understand the role in full detail. Both are attached.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Always welcoming - open, positive, polite, prompt, thoughtful
- Always helpful - respectful, caring, supportive, patient, flexible
- Always expert - role model, vigilant, striving for quality, proactive
- Always one team - informative, mindful, appreciative, open, honest
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice 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.
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- FRCS (Plast) or equivalent or intention to acquire FRCS(Plast) or equivalent in relevant specialty
Desirable
- Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline
- Previous Research and Publications in Hand Surgery
- Orthopaedic Upper Limb Training
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- At least 4 completed years' experience in Speciality training at SpR level or equivalent
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Personal experience of audit activities
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Up to date plastic and specifically hand surgery knowledge
Desirable
- Clinical experience in craniofacial surgery
- Published relevant research in peer reviewed journals
- Previous experience in management of fixators
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with clear presentation skills and computer skills including database work
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Able to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues under pressure
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs and make decisions with effective judgement
- Plastic surgical skills acquired in a recognised teaching post including microsurgical skills
- Decision making ability with effective judgement
- Long standing interest in hand surgery
Desirable
- Training in child protection
- Practical procedures and other relevant experience
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Always welcoming - open, positive, polite, prompt, thoughtful
- Always helpful - respectful, caring, supportive, patient, flexible
- Always expert - role model, vigilant, striving for quality, proactive
- Always one team - informative, mindful, appreciative, open, honest
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice 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.
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- FRCS (Plast) or equivalent or intention to acquire FRCS(Plast) or equivalent in relevant specialty
Desirable
- Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline
- Previous Research and Publications in Hand Surgery
- Orthopaedic Upper Limb Training
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- At least 4 completed years' experience in Speciality training at SpR level or equivalent
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Personal experience of audit activities
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Up to date plastic and specifically hand surgery knowledge
Desirable
- Clinical experience in craniofacial surgery
- Published relevant research in peer reviewed journals
- Previous experience in management of fixators
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with clear presentation skills and computer skills including database work
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Able to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues under pressure
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs and make decisions with effective judgement
- Plastic surgical skills acquired in a recognised teaching post including microsurgical skills
- Decision making ability with effective judgement
- Long standing interest in hand surgery
Desirable
- Training in child protection
- Practical procedures and other relevant experience
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 for Children
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
