Job summary
General Paediatric Trust Fellows (Equivalent of ST4+) in International Private Patients
This is a post for a General Paediatric Fellow at ST4 plus equivalent. These posts will commence with staggered start dates over the next 12 months each for a period of 12 to 24 months.
The International and Private Care Directorate at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust is a quaternary centre of excellence for treating sick children and for teaching and training paediatricians.
These posts provide an opportunity to care for a tremendously varied group of patients in a quaternary centre of excellence. We anticipate that these General Paediatric posts will help you gain unique middle grade experience working with children with complex needs either at the end of your general paediatric training or prior to specialist training.
We are actively pursuing equal opportunities and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
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.
All applicants should return their application forms electronically.
You must register first before you can apply for the post.
We conduct full criminal record checks on all successful candidates.
Main duties of the job
The Trust Fellows in I&PC work a full shift rota providing daytime cover between the hours of 07:30 to 21:00 within the department (Bumblebee, Hedgehog, Butterfly and Caterpillar wards), Monday to Sunday (weekend frequency 1:3.5, providing medical cover to all patients (international, private and NHS), alongside specialty consultants, specialty teams, ward based General Paediatric consultants and the wider General Paediatric team. Additionally, there is an out of hours commitment of night shifts, 20:00-09:00, covering paediatric gastroenterology, metabolic medicine and endocrinology (frequency 1:13).
This rota is compliant with the latest iteration of the NHS Employers Junior Doctors Terms and Conditions of Service and the European Working Time Directive. A normal working day is 08:30 - 17:30 Monday to Friday. There will usually be two day-time doctors and one late shift doctor on Bumblebee ward Monday to Friday, one doctor on Hedgehog ward and one doctor each day on each ward at the weekends. There is prospective cover for both annual and study leave which must be requested at least 6 weeks in advance.
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 attached.
The Person Specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required, both attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role attached.
The Person Specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required, both attached.
Person Specification
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent) and appropriate GMC registration by the designated start date
- MRCPCH Part 2 (or equivalent)
- E PALS / APLS / NALS
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice or UKVI IELTS (Academic) Certificate with an overall score of 7.5
Desirable
- BSc, BA or equivalent honours degree, MSc
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate defined level of clinical knowledge and skills
- Minimum of 2 years in RCPCH approved posts OR minimum of 2 years post-registration paediatric experience. Should include 6 months neonatal intensive care
Desirable
- 6 months experience in subspecialty paediatrics
- 6 months experience in PICU
- Experience of teaching
- Demonstrable Research experience or publications
- Previous involvement in audit
- Management/leadership experience
- Achievements as undergraduate (prizes etc)
- Experience of Risk Management
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
- 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
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Confident in the management of the sick child
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills - ability to communicate well with colleagues, children and families of patients
- Ability to work in teams
- Able to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Competence in basic clinical procedures e.g. venepuncture, cannulation, LPs
- Medical management - able to supervise/support junior medical staff from other parts of the Trust
- Ability manage their time and workload, to work under pressure and prioritise clinical needs
- Familiarity and use of IT skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate an involvement in a Clinical Audit Project / Clinical Improvement Project
- Ability to teach nursing and medical staff
Person Specification
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent) and appropriate GMC registration by the designated start date
- MRCPCH Part 2 (or equivalent)
- E PALS / APLS / NALS
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice or UKVI IELTS (Academic) Certificate with an overall score of 7.5
Desirable
- BSc, BA or equivalent honours degree, MSc
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate defined level of clinical knowledge and skills
- Minimum of 2 years in RCPCH approved posts OR minimum of 2 years post-registration paediatric experience. Should include 6 months neonatal intensive care
Desirable
- 6 months experience in subspecialty paediatrics
- 6 months experience in PICU
- Experience of teaching
- Demonstrable Research experience or publications
- Previous involvement in audit
- Management/leadership experience
- Achievements as undergraduate (prizes etc)
- Experience of Risk Management
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
- 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
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Confident in the management of the sick child
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills - ability to communicate well with colleagues, children and families of patients
- Ability to work in teams
- Able to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Competence in basic clinical procedures e.g. venepuncture, cannulation, LPs
- Medical management - able to supervise/support junior medical staff from other parts of the Trust
- Ability manage their time and workload, to work under pressure and prioritise clinical needs
- Familiarity and use of IT skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate an involvement in a Clinical Audit Project / Clinical Improvement Project
- Ability to teach nursing and 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).
