Job summary
Senior Clinical Fellow (Equivalent ST4+) in Paediatric Nephrology
We are welcoming applications from Specialist Trainees for a Clinical Fellow position within Paediatric Nephrology. This is an exciting opportunity to gain or extend your clinical experience in Paediatric Nephrology, in the unique and supportive environment of Great Ormond Street Hospital. MRCPCH or equivalent is essential for this post.
We currently have the below vacancy available
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- Start date: March 2025- Fixed term 12 months.
You will join a team of 5 ST4+ grade doctors and 2 ST2-3's working in a large, multi-disciplinary Renal Unit. The appointee will quickly acquire skills in the management of urinary tract abnormalities and infections, tubular disorders, genetic and stone clinics, acute and chronic kidney disease, renovascular hypertension, nephritic and nephrotic syndrome, dialysis and transplantation. The appointee will develop skills in interacting with the multidisciplinary medical, surgical, nursing and allied professional team we have to deliver service to our patients. The unit provides excellent opportunities for clinical studies and the appointee will be encouraged to participate in research and audit activity.
All applicants must return their application forms electronically.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Main duties of the job
Day time clinical duties
The appointee will share in the ward duties on Eagle ward and the Dialysis and Transplantation Unit, as well as attending to referrals from other wards and calls from other hospitals. At present the team consists of 2 SHOs, 2 clinical fellows and 3 SpR's. The Renal Unit has a nurse consultant and 7 senior Clinical Nurse Specialists, dedicated to provision of Renal Replacement Therapy (Transplantation, Peritoneal Dialysis, Home and In-Centre Haemodialysis). The Nurse specialists and the medical team work together to deliver care on the Unit.
Specific duties will include clerking and follow-on care of children on the Unit, presentation of cases at meetings and ward rounds, involvement in clinics, involvement in the teaching, research and academic programme of the Unit (see job plan below). The appointee will quickly acquire skills in the management of urinary tract abnormalities and infections, fluid and electrolyte disorders, acute and chronic renal failure, hypertension, nephritic and nephrotic syndrome, vasculitis, complex renal transplants and renovascular hypertension. In the medium term, the appointee will develop skills in renal replacement therapy, interacting with the multidisciplinary medical, surgical, nursing and allied professional team we have to deliver this service.
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
Our always 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
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice or IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 with a minimum score of '7' in each
- Basic medical qualifications - Higher degree in Medicine
- Higher medical qualifications - MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- Child protection training
- Membership of RCPCH & PALS/APLS/NALS
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Competence in all aspects of Paediatric patient management
- Ability to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Audit Project Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Presentation Skills
- Ability to work in teams and also on own initiative, without consultant supervision in some instances
- IT skills
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Minimum 4 years in Paediatrics
- Understanding of own limits - aware of own limitations, consulting senior colleagues appropriately
- Understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Minimum 6 months in Paediatric Nephrology
- Research experience
- Teaching/ presentations experience
Person Specification
Our always 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
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice or IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 with a minimum score of '7' in each
- Basic medical qualifications - Higher degree in Medicine
- Higher medical qualifications - MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- Child protection training
- Membership of RCPCH & PALS/APLS/NALS
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Competence in all aspects of Paediatric patient management
- Ability to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Audit Project Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Presentation Skills
- Ability to work in teams and also on own initiative, without consultant supervision in some instances
- IT skills
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Minimum 4 years in Paediatrics
- Understanding of own limits - aware of own limitations, consulting senior colleagues appropriately
- Understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Minimum 6 months in Paediatric Nephrology
- Research experience
- Teaching/ presentations experience
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).
