Job summary
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
4 Clinical Fellow (ST6+) in Paediatric Neurosurgery
Applications are invited for 4 positions at Great Ormond Street Hospital to commence from 1-Nov-2024, fixed-term for 12 months.
These are fully funded fellowships in paediatric neurosurgery.
The posts will be most suited to neurosurgical trainees who have completed their neurosurgical registrar/resident training, who have already had some paediatric neurosurgical experience and who are looking to take up a consultant post with a principal interest in paediatric neurosurgery.
These posts has been made possible by recent recommendations of the Surgical Advisory Committee (SAC) in Neurosurgery in recognition of the unique training opportunities that exist in the department of Paediatric Neurosurgery within this trust. It is also recognised that an additional training post is required in order that the hours of duty for trainees within the trust are compliant with current recommendations.
It is envisaged that the Clinical Fellows will gain valuable experience in the management of all the common Paediatric Neurosurgical conditions including hydrocephalus and head injury. In addition we run a large multidisciplinary team devoted to the management of childhood brain and spinal tumours that meets on a weekly basis and will provide a valuable insight into current paediatric neuro-oncological practice.
Main duties of the job
Scope of the role
The aim of the post is to provide sub-specialty neurosurgical training in all aspects of paediatric neurosurgery. The Department runs a busy general paediatric neurosurgical practice. In addition there is a comprehensive multidisciplinary neuro-oncology programme and sub-specialist interests including; epilepsy surgery, craniofacial surgery, paediatric spinal neurosurgery, neuro-vascular surgery, spasticity (including selective dorsal rhizotomy), cranio-cervical junction, complex hydrocephalus/endoscopy, stereotactic radiosurgery and fetal surgery. It is anticipated the successful applicant will have completed their neurosurgical registrar/resident training and wishes to pursue a career with an emphasis in paediatric neurosurgery. The successful candidate will participate in an on call rota. Applicants must have full registration with the GMC, possess the FRCS or equivalent and have at least 6 months' paediatric neurosurgical experience.
About us
Our commitment to you
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) is an international centre of excellence in child healthcare. GOSH is an acute specialist paediatric hospital with a mission to provide world-class care to children and young people with rare, complex and difficult-to-treat conditions.
Together with our research partner, the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, we form the UK's only academic Biomedical Research Centre specialising in paediatrics.
Since its formation in 1852, the hospital has been dedicated to children's healthcare and to finding new and better ways to treat childhood illnesses.
Here at GOSH, we believe that improving lives for our patients begins with improving how we learn, work and grow as colleagues. So, we're changing. We know that we need to develop a more inclusive culture where everyone feels seen and heard. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge in our GOSH community, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even bettercare. At GOSH we have opportunities for our staff to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE & Women's networks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification, where you may find the detailed and outlined job description and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification, where you may find the detailed and outlined job description and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Our always 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
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- Completed basic neurosurgical training.
- Appropriate GMC registration to be obtained by the designated start date.
Desirable
- Paediatric Neurosurgery Training Course
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills - Ability to communicate well with colleagues, children and families of patients
- Demonstrate an involvement in a Clinical Audit Project
- Computer Literacy/ IT Skills
- Ability to teach nursing and medical staff
- Medical management - able to supervise junior medical staff
- Able to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to manage their time and workload
- Competence in all aspects of general paediatric surgical management
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding and proven ability to apply Research findings in a Clinical / Organisational context
- Experience of teaching/presenting
- Previous experience of paediatric neurosurgery at registrar level
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Familiar with the spectrum of Neurosurgical conditions presented in infancy & childhood
- Awareness of own limitations, consulting senior colleagues appropriately
Person Specification
Our always 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
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- Completed basic neurosurgical training.
- Appropriate GMC registration to be obtained by the designated start date.
Desirable
- Paediatric Neurosurgery Training Course
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills - Ability to communicate well with colleagues, children and families of patients
- Demonstrate an involvement in a Clinical Audit Project
- Computer Literacy/ IT Skills
- Ability to teach nursing and medical staff
- Medical management - able to supervise junior medical staff
- Able to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to manage their time and workload
- Competence in all aspects of general paediatric surgical management
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding and proven ability to apply Research findings in a Clinical / Organisational context
- Experience of teaching/presenting
- Previous experience of paediatric neurosurgery at registrar level
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Familiar with the spectrum of Neurosurgical conditions presented in infancy & childhood
- Awareness of own limitations, consulting senior colleagues appropriately
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)
