Job summary
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS TRUST
Locum Consultant in Paediatric Dermatology 6PA
Based in the Department of Paediatric Dermatology at Great Ormond Street Hospital
We are currently inviting applications for a Locum Consultant in Paediatric Dermatology, based in the department of Paediatric Dermatology at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
The candidate must have extensive experience in managing patients with complex paediatric dermatology presentations, particularly those with complex vascular anomalies and in the use of lasers. The successful candidate will divide their time between outpatient clinics, inpatient reviews, and referral triage.
Additional responsibilities include participating in multidisciplinary meetings focused on the care of patients with complex vascular anomalies, including the use of new targeted medical treatments. The post holder will also provide clinical leadership, supervision, and support to junior staff, while serving as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team. Based in central London, GOSH offers flexible working, help with childcare and travel, excellent training and development opportunities and assistance with finding somewhere to live. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will have experience with children or adolescents with complex presentations in paediatric dermatology, particularly complex vascular anomalies and lasers. Clinical work will be divided between outpatient clinic, reviewing inpatients on the ward and referral triage. Additional clinical roles include attendance at the several multidisciplinary meetings for management of these complex patients.
The post holder will provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to junior staff and be a source of clinical expertise to the multi- disciplinary team. The post offers opportunities to take a key role in a number of exciting service development and research initiatives.
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
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- GMC registration with a licence to practice
- CCT/CCST in paediatrics (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience
Desirable
- Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
- Formal teaching qualification
- Leadership qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- At least 5 years experience in paediatric dermatology
- Extensive experience in managing patients with complex vascular anomalies
- Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
- Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
- Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects
- Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
- Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
Desirable
- Experience of lasers
- Experience of clinical leadership or management
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.
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- GMC registration with a licence to practice
- CCT/CCST in paediatrics (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience
Desirable
- Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
- Formal teaching qualification
- Leadership qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- At least 5 years experience in paediatric dermatology
- Extensive experience in managing patients with complex vascular anomalies
- Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
- Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
- Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects
- Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
- Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
Desirable
- Experience of lasers
- Experience of clinical leadership or management
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).
