Job summary
An exciting opportunity has opened up within the Rheumatology Department at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, which offers candidates the chance to gain first-hand experience of this paediatric specialty working in an exciting and unique environment within a busy children's hospital.
Main duties of the job
The Rheumatology Unit comprises a clinical team of medical staff, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, clinical nurse specialists and specially trained nurses for the inpatients. The Head of the Academic Unit is Prof. Lucy Wedderburn and the clinical lead is Dr Muthana Al Obaidi. There are a total of 7 consultants. One of these consultants will be in charge of inpatient care at any one time but all hold regular Outpatient Clinics. Adolescents are cared for at the Adolescent Centre at the University College Hospital, and some of the senior consultant staff work at both sites.
The Clinical Unit is a National Referral Centre for Paediatric Rheumatology and comprises outpatient, Daycare and ambulatory facilities, as well as a 10 bed inpatient unit which is shared with Dermatology, Infectious Disease and Immunology. A clinician's assistant is available to help with administrative work for daycases and inpatients. The clinical fellows and SpRs are responsible for the inpatient unit on a rotational basis, as well as looking after the ambulatory patients, attending outpatient clinics and performing joint injections. The annual inpatient numbers is in excess of 500 and the total number of FCEs is approximately 3,500p.a. There is a wide spectrum of rheumatic diseases seen within the unit with a concentration towards the more complex multisystem inflammatory diseases. The SHO is a newly created post to help mainly in the day case and inpatient unit.
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, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.
Person Specification
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.
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Previous paediatric training
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice or Eligible to register, will need IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 or Occupational English Test (medicine version) with a minimum score of 'B' in each domain.
Desirable
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Previous General paediatrics experience
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Shows knowledge of evidence informed practice
- Shows awareness of own limitations
- APLS/EPLS/PALS
- Understanding of the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
- Experience of Paediatric Rheumatology
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside paediatrics/medicine
- Understanding of principle of clinical governance
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good clear logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative
- Ability to establish and maintain working relations with parents, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
Desirable
- Appropriate progression of career
- Presentation skills
- Involvement in audit process
Person Specification
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.
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Previous paediatric training
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice or Eligible to register, will need IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 or Occupational English Test (medicine version) with a minimum score of 'B' in each domain.
Desirable
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Previous General paediatrics experience
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Shows knowledge of evidence informed practice
- Shows awareness of own limitations
- APLS/EPLS/PALS
- Understanding of the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
- Experience of Paediatric Rheumatology
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside paediatrics/medicine
- Understanding of principle of clinical governance
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good clear logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative
- Ability to establish and maintain working relations with parents, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
Desirable
- Appropriate progression of career
- Presentation skills
- Involvement in audit process
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
GOSH Intranet
Great Ormond Street Hospital Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
