Job summary
Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Endocrinology
(1 FTE posts Equivalent of Specialist Trainee 6+
This is an exciting new 2-year Clinical Fellowship where you will be able to gain tertiary/ quaternary experience in Paediatric Endocrinology in the unique and supportive environment of Great Ormond Street Hospital. As a valued member of the team you will be included in the educational and training activities of the unit and will be offered study leave. Clinical research, audit and quality improvement activities will also be encouraged. There will be opportunity to undertake specialty Endocrine clinics, attend postgraduate education sessions, Grand Rounds and local and national Multidisciplinary Team meetings.
We are looking for a motivated, full time Clinical Fellow to join the Endocrinology Department. This post is available to start from March 2025 for 24 months on a fixed term basis.
The post will provide an excellent experience for someone wishing to train in Paediatric Endocrinology. Full MRCPCH (or equivalent) and previous middle grade dedicated experience in General Paediatrics/ Neonates (2+ years) and Paediatric Endocrinology (1+ years), UK experience OR similar English-speaking healthcare system.
. Please note this post is not recognised for UK training and is not equivalent to GRID training.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include:
- Work in collaboration with the Endocrine team and Consultants and act as a liaison point for the day to day management of patients with endocrine conditions.
2. Provide support to local hospital teams as needed and to liaise with the consultant on call about management issues.
3. To organise inpatient admissions as needed.
4. Daily review of endocrine inpatients on Kingfisher and Squirrel wards and any outlier consultations on other wards.
- Presentation at Grand Round of patients admitted for investigation and interpretation of their results.
6. Carrying out ward duties as discussed on ward round.
7. Liaising with parents.
8. Running outpatient endocrine clinics under supervision.
9. Opportunities to present cases at regional meetings.
10. Allocated management roles in coordinating national/ regional/ departmental MDT meetings, quality improvement and clinical governance.
11. Providing out of hours support to other medical specialties (metabolic medicine, gastroenterology, nephrology, rheumatology, dermatology) in a general paediatric capacity.
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 attachment/s below.
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 attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Education, training and qualif
Essential
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs
- Ability to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Ability to take initiative when required
- Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology in Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Metabolic.
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
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Wide experience in General Paediatrics and Neonatology in the UK at specialist registrar (ST5+ equivalent or at least 2 years) level
- Clinical expertise in paediatric endocrinology (at least 1 year) at specialist registrar level
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Understanding of principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Experience of audit and/ or research activities
Person Specification
Education, training and qualif
Essential
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs
- Ability to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Ability to take initiative when required
- Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology in Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Metabolic.
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
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Wide experience in General Paediatrics and Neonatology in the UK at specialist registrar (ST5+ equivalent or at least 2 years) level
- Clinical expertise in paediatric endocrinology (at least 1 year) at specialist registrar level
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Understanding of principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Experience of audit and/ or research activities
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).
