Job summary
Trust Doctor in Paediatric Endocrinology
(1 FTE post Equivalent of Specialist Trainee 2+)
Basic salary £41,750- £47,524
This is an exciting opportunity to gain or extend your clinical experience of Endocrinology in the unique and supportive environment of Great Ormond Street Hospital. As a valued member of the team you will be included in the educational and training activities of the units and will be offered study leave. Clinical research, audit and quality improvement activities will also be encouraged.
We are looking for ` Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Trust Doctors to join the Endocrinology Department. These posts are available to start in March 2025 for 12 months on a fixed term basis, There may be a possibility of extension.
The post will provide an excellent experience for someone wishing to train in Paediatric Endocrinology. Previous experience in General Paediatrics/ Neonates at senior house officer/ ST1+ equivalent (i.e. completed 1+ year) is essential, ideally in the UK. We will not consider applicants who do not fulfil the above criteria. The post is not recognised for training.
The post holder will work as part of a team covering the clinical aspects and day-to day running of the Endocrinology services during the day time Monday to Friday. Out of hours, the post holder will be covering long days (Endocrinology), weekends (as part of a Medical Specialities rota), as well as night on call commitments as part of a Hospital at Night team.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include:
- Work in collaboration with the Endocrine team and Consultants and act as a liaison point for the day to day management of patients with endocrine conditions.
- Provide support to local hospital teams as needed and to liaise with the Endocrine SpRs and consultant on call about management issues.
- To organise inpatient admissions as needed.
- Daily review of endocrine inpatients on Kingfisher and Squirrel wards and any outlier consultations on other wards.
- Presentation at Grand Round of patients admitted for investigation and interpretation of their results.
- Carrying out ward duties as discussed on ward round.
- Liaising with parents.
- Attend outpatient endocrine clinics.
- Opportunities to present cases at regional meetings.
- Allocated management roles in coordinating national/ regional/ departmental MDT meetings, quality improvement and clinical governance.
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 attachment/s below.
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 attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice
Desirable
- Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Wide experience in General Paediatrics and Neonatology in the UK at senior house office (ST1+ equivalent) level
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Understanding the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Experience of audit activities
- Clinical Expertise in Paediatric Gastroenterology, Endocrinology & Metabolic
Skills and 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
- Ability to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Ability to take initiative when required
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology in Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Metabolic.
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
Person Specification
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice
Desirable
- Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Wide experience in General Paediatrics and Neonatology in the UK at senior house office (ST1+ equivalent) level
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Understanding the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Experience of audit activities
- Clinical Expertise in Paediatric Gastroenterology, Endocrinology & Metabolic
Skills and 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
- Ability to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Ability to take initiative when required
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology in Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Metabolic.
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
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).
