Job summary
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Applications are invited for a 7.5 PA Substantive Consultant post in Paediatric Palliative Medicine (PPM) at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) foundation trust. The post holder will bean integralmember of the Louis Dundas Centre for Paediatric Palliative Care in the Blood Cells and Cancer Directorate.
The Louis Dundas Centre (LDC) at GOSH is one of the leading paediatric palliative care teams in Europe. The Centre aims to bring together academic research and clinical expertise to ensure that children, young people and families have access to specialist care of the highest standard. The Centre is linked with the UCL Institute of Child Health.
This role will promote and support the delivery of all aspects of palliative and end-of-life care to GOSH patients referred from multiple sources within London and the South East of England. The team's activity is undertaken both on site and in the patients' homes, local hospital or hospices.
Candidates are advised to read the full Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If interested in this post, please contact Dr Rene McCulloch, Paediatric Palliative Medicine Consultant or Julie Bayliss, ServiceLead, by telephone on 020 7405 9200 ext 8678 for more information.
Renee.McCulloch@gosh.nhs.uk
Julie.Bayliss@gosh.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
Scope of the role
This 7.5PA appointment for a Consultant in Paediatric Palliative Medicine (PPM). The post holder will be a member of the Louis Dundas Centre for Paediatric Palliative Care, in the Blood Cells and Cancer Directorate.
The post holder will provide senior medical delivery of palliative care to infants, children and young people with life limiting and life-threatening conditions.
Key working relationships
The Palliative Care Department (The Louis Dundas Centre for Children's Palliative Care)
The Louis Dundas Centre (LDC) at Great Ormond Street Hospital is one of the leading paediatric palliative care teams in Europe. The Centre aims to bring together academic research and clinical expertise to ensure that children and families have access to specialised professionals delivering care of the highest standard. The LDC is hosted by Great Ormond Street and the UCL Institute of Child Health and led by the True Colours Chair in Palliative Care for Children and Young People.
The LDC receives approximately 250 new palliative care referrals each year, around 75% of whom have non-malignant disease. The LDC supports approximately 155 deaths each year, around 60% of which are of children with non-malignant disease.
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
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date-(overseas candidates can be advised prior to application by GOSH)
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent post graduate qualification in Paediatrics
- CCT/CCST in Paediatric Palliative Medicine (PPM) (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience (eligible for CESR)
Desirable
- Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
- Formal teaching qualification
- Leadership or management qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience in Paediatric palliative care
- Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
- Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects.
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
- Valid BLS Training
- 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
Desirable
- Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
- Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
- Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
- Experience of clinical leadership or management
- Valid APLS and NLS (this may be mandatory for some posts).
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- High level written and oral communication skills; advanced communication skills training
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Presentation skills
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Ability to work on own initiative within an ever-changing environment.
Desirable
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date-(overseas candidates can be advised prior to application by GOSH)
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent post graduate qualification in Paediatrics
- CCT/CCST in Paediatric Palliative Medicine (PPM) (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience (eligible for CESR)
Desirable
- Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
- Formal teaching qualification
- Leadership or management qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience in Paediatric palliative care
- Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
- Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects.
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
- Valid BLS Training
- 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
Desirable
- Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
- Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
- Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
- Experience of clinical leadership or management
- Valid APLS and NLS (this may be mandatory for some posts).
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- High level written and oral communication skills; advanced communication skills training
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Presentation skills
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Ability to work on own initiative within an ever-changing environment.
Desirable
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).
