Senior Clinical Fellow in Neuroinflammation

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Senior Fellow to join the Neuroinflammatory Service at GOSH - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

GOSH provides an NHS England Highly Specialised Service (HSS) for children across London and South and West England with acute and relapsing demyelination and as part of this service manages patients with ADEM, MOGAD and relapsing MOGAD, multiple sclerosis and AQP4 + Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder. Amongst other neuroinflammatory conditions. As part of this service we have over 100 demyelination patients, with more than 400 hospital visits per year. The service in addition manages a further 50-100 children with auto-immune encephalitis, opsoclonus myoclonus syndrome, antibody mediated movement disorders, auto-immune myasthenia gravis as well as children with complex neurological presentations as a result of systemic inflammation. The post will provide experience in both the acute care and long term follow up, including managing a range of immune modulating treatments.

The service is highly research active with a portfolio of both investigator initiated and industry funded studies and a strong collaboration both nationally and internationally.

Main duties of the job

Throughout the neuroimmunology fellowship, the fellow will be introduced to the following components amongst others:

Clinical Experience: the fellow will have the opportunity to work directly with patients who have neuroimmune conditions. This will include both outpatient and inpatient settings, where they'll be involved in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of conditions such as multiple sclerosis, autoimmune encephalitis, neuromyelitis Optica, and MOGAD. They will gain hands-on experience in assessing patients, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing treatment plans. The fellow will be required to review patients admitted to the day unit for disease modifying therapies and prescribe the medications. Transition clinics: 6 clinics a year jointly with the adult MS service at the National Hospital of neurology and neurosurgery. The fellow will be expected to coordinate the hand over (both clinical and research) to the adult team and join the first clinic at the NHNN to insure continuity of care

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.

Date posted

08 October 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£47,524 to £64,288 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

271-NEH-6673372

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hopsital

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH


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

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

  • Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
  • Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice or IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 or Occupational English Test (medicine version) with a minimum score of 'B' in each domain.
  • MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent

Desirable

  • Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • At least 3 years' experience in Neurology
  • Experience of teaching and presenting
  • Experience of audit activities
  • Understanding of principles of clinical governance

Desirable

  • Clinical experience in related paediatric specialties
  • Published research in peer reviewed journals

Skills/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
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

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

  • Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
  • Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice or IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 or Occupational English Test (medicine version) with a minimum score of 'B' in each domain.
  • MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent

Desirable

  • Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • At least 3 years' experience in Neurology
  • Experience of teaching and presenting
  • Experience of audit activities
  • Understanding of principles of clinical governance

Desirable

  • Clinical experience in related paediatric specialties
  • Published research in peer reviewed journals

Skills/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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 Hopsital

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH


Employer's website

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hopsital

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH


Employer's website

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant

Dr Cheryl Hemmingway

2074059200

Date posted

08 October 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£47,524 to £64,288 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

271-NEH-6673372

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hopsital

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH


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