Job summary
Clinical Education Fellow - Martha's Rule - North Thames Paediatric Network and Children's Acute Transport Service
**Please notethis role will be based from an office either directly located with the Children's Acute Transport Service Team/Network team or PGME team. The role will be based around a five-day Mon-Fri onsite model for the start of the pilot with a possibility of some hybrid/home working only if workable within the pilot model (to be agreed and determined by the Network Martha's Implementation Team). Candidates should expect to be able to work onsite up to five days a week. There will also be some ad hoc site visits required to hospital sites in the Network (travel expenses included where relevant) in order to provide an outreach visit service to support local teams.**
This is an exciting clinical fellow opportunity to develop skills within the Post Graduate Medical Education team at Great Ormond Street, as well as be part of a national pilot aimed at delivering improvements across a paediatric network footprint in North London and North Thames as part of 'Marthas Rule'.
Martha Mills died in 2021 after developing sepsis in hospital, where she had been admitted with a pancreatic injury after falling off her bike. Martha's family's concerns about her deteriorating condition were not responded to and in 2023 a coroner ruled that Martha would probably have survived had she been moved to intensive care earlier.
Main duties of the job
In response to this and other cases related to the management of deterioration, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and NHS England committed to implement 'Martha's Rule'; to ensure the vitally important concerns of the patient and those who know the patient best are listened to and acted upon. The North Thames Paediatric Network together with the Children's Acute Transport Service (CATS) and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) are proud to have the opportunity to pilot a model that serves to ensure that all patients and their families have access to the same 24/7 rapid review from a critical care outreach team.
The Network's proposed pilot plan is to rapidly develop and launch a true patient and family centred Martha's Rule network level solution that compliments and enhances the local hospital escalation procedures.
The post is divided into two parts.
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 successful applicant will be based equally within the North Thames Paediatric Network team and the Post Graduate Medical Education (PGME) team at GOSH and will therefore spend a proportion of their time working closely with that team. Two days a week the post holder will be based in the Marthas rule team working on educational projects and delivering teaching as part of the North Thames Paediatric Network pilot together with the Childrens Acute Transport Service (CATS). Two days a week, the post holder will be embedded in the PGME team. The post holder will also participate in clinical work for up to one day per week or a continuous week every 6-8 weeks in a chosen clinical area which can be arranged with the departmental specialty lead.
There is no requirement to take part in an hour of hours rota.
Successful candidates will have the ability to confidently support and communicate with patients and relatives. Educational supervision will be provided by the Marthas Consultant Clinical Lead and by a GOSH consultant familiar with the North Thames Paediatric Network.
We are looking for individuals who are flexible, experienced and happy to be proactive and take the initiative, working autonomously with a number of different teams to implement this new service across North London and North Thames as well as internally represent medical education at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Please contact kate.plunkett-reed@gosh.nhs.uk with any queries about the role and you will be directed to the appropriate contact for follow on information.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be based equally within the North Thames Paediatric Network team and the Post Graduate Medical Education (PGME) team at GOSH and will therefore spend a proportion of their time working closely with that team. Two days a week the post holder will be based in the Marthas rule team working on educational projects and delivering teaching as part of the North Thames Paediatric Network pilot together with the Childrens Acute Transport Service (CATS). Two days a week, the post holder will be embedded in the PGME team. The post holder will also participate in clinical work for up to one day per week or a continuous week every 6-8 weeks in a chosen clinical area which can be arranged with the departmental specialty lead.
There is no requirement to take part in an hour of hours rota.
Successful candidates will have the ability to confidently support and communicate with patients and relatives. Educational supervision will be provided by the Marthas Consultant Clinical Lead and by a GOSH consultant familiar with the North Thames Paediatric Network.
We are looking for individuals who are flexible, experienced and happy to be proactive and take the initiative, working autonomously with a number of different teams to implement this new service across North London and North Thames as well as internally represent medical education at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Please contact kate.plunkett-reed@gosh.nhs.uk with any queries about the role and you will be directed to the appropriate contact for follow on information.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Gosh Values
- 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
- Full registration with General Medical Council
- ST4+ or non-training equivalent
- MRCP, MRCPCH, MRCS, FRCA or equivalent
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- Formal education qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- At least two years experience working in the UK NHS or an equivalent system
- Informal experience of teaching
- Knowledge of basic educational principles and their application within the clinical setting
Desirable
- Formal experience of teaching
- Good understanding of current issues and challenges within post graduate medical education
- Involvement in audit/research programmes.
- Understanding of clinical and or operational Networks
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Articulate in a professional and confident manner
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated and ability to influence, motivate and engage others
- Able to form good inter-personal relationships with all members of the inter-professional teams both in the Network Team and the Network Area.
- Enthusiasm for medical education and training
- Committed to the development of nursing education
- Ability to work flexible hours (sometimes to deliver educational training at a suitable time for attendees)
- Excellent IT skills including the use of Zoom, Microsoft Teams Word, PowerPoint, Social Media for educational purposes & other web based systems
Desirable
- Critical appraisal skills
- Presentations or papers
- Ability to lead and make decisions
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Gosh Values
- 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
- Full registration with General Medical Council
- ST4+ or non-training equivalent
- MRCP, MRCPCH, MRCS, FRCA or equivalent
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- Formal education qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- At least two years experience working in the UK NHS or an equivalent system
- Informal experience of teaching
- Knowledge of basic educational principles and their application within the clinical setting
Desirable
- Formal experience of teaching
- Good understanding of current issues and challenges within post graduate medical education
- Involvement in audit/research programmes.
- Understanding of clinical and or operational Networks
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Articulate in a professional and confident manner
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated and ability to influence, motivate and engage others
- Able to form good inter-personal relationships with all members of the inter-professional teams both in the Network Team and the Network Area.
- Enthusiasm for medical education and training
- Committed to the development of nursing education
- Ability to work flexible hours (sometimes to deliver educational training at a suitable time for attendees)
- Excellent IT skills including the use of Zoom, Microsoft Teams Word, PowerPoint, Social Media for educational purposes & other web based systems
Desirable
- Critical appraisal skills
- Presentations or papers
- Ability to lead and make decisions
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
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
