Job summary
Locum Consultant in Paediatric Immunology
Applications are invited for a 10 PA Locum Consultant post in Paediatric Immunology based at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will join a team of consultants delivering tertiary Paediatric care for children with primary and secondary Immunodeficiency disorders. They will also be part of the larger team of BMT and Immunology consultants covering these services jointly out of hours.
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is a postgraduate teaching hospital, linked with the Institute of Child Health (ICH). The Trust has 318 beds and provides a comprehensive range of paediatric specialties for tertiary level care. The patient population consists of over 20,000 inpatients per annum and 84,000 outpatients.
Interested applicants are invited to contact Dr Winnie Ip, speciality lead for Immunology, by telephone on 020 7405 9200 x8834.
All applicants must have at least 2 years' experience in paediatric Immunology and be familiar with the workings of an NHS Hospital Trust.
All applicants should return their application forms electronically.
Main duties of the job
This is a 6-month full time (10PAs) locum consultant post and the post holder will be part of Immunology department. The postholder will provide a major contribution to the inpatient and outpatient immunology service. The postholder will be expected to be at GOSH for 42 weeks per year (pro rata), the remaining weeks being for annual, study and professional leave.
The successful applicant will:
- Be part of a team of Immunology specialists delivering tertiary Paediatric care for children with primary and secondary Immunodeficiency disorders (both NHS and international private patients).
- Be part of the larger team of BMT and Immunology consultants, covering these services jointly out of hours.
- Undertake outpatient clinical commitments.
- Participate in relevant multi-disciplinary team meetings.
- Participate in teaching and training of doctors and nurses.
- Contribute to the Immunology post-transplant long term follow up service.
- Be familiar with the workings of an NHS hospital trust.
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
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
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
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Ability to work on own initiative within an ever changing environment.
Desirable
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- CCT/CCST (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience (eligible for CESR)
- Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
- Formal teaching qualification
- Leadership qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience in Immunology, Infectious Diseases as well as general paediatrics
- A minimum of 2 years full time hospital service in paediatrics in the SHO/TF/ST role
- Experience working in an NHS Hospital Trust
- Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
- Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
- Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects
- Evidence of ability to manage sick infants and children including neutropenic sepsis and acute neurological deterioration
Desirable
- Experience in Stem Cell Transplantation and Gene Therapy
- Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
- Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
- Experience of clinical leadership or management
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
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
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Ability to work on own initiative within an ever changing environment.
Desirable
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- CCT/CCST (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience (eligible for CESR)
- Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
- Formal teaching qualification
- Leadership qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience in Immunology, Infectious Diseases as well as general paediatrics
- A minimum of 2 years full time hospital service in paediatrics in the SHO/TF/ST role
- Experience working in an NHS Hospital Trust
- Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
- Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
- Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects
- Evidence of ability to manage sick infants and children including neutropenic sepsis and acute neurological deterioration
Desirable
- Experience in Stem Cell Transplantation and Gene Therapy
- Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
- Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
- Experience of clinical leadership or management
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).
