Job summary
Applications are invited for a 8.5 PAs locum consultant post in the neurosciences division. The post is a 6-month fixed term contract with the possibility of n extension by mutual consent. The role will form part of the Paediatric Neurology and Epilepsy consultant team based at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. The posts will supplement the existing neurology and epilepsy teams in providing inpatient and outpatient, acute and general neurology and complex epilepsy/epilepsy surgery. Both are new posts to address the increased service demands.
We are one of the largest paediatric neurological centres in the UK, and provider several NHS England commissioned services including the children's epilepsy surgery service (CESS) jointly with King's Heath Partners. Regionally we are the principal provider of specialist child neurology services, both emergency and elective, for the North Thames region and the surrounding counties. The Specialty provides a national and international service for the management of rare and complex paediatric neurology conditions.
The successful candidate must possess full GMC registration and be on specialist register for Paediatrics (Paediatric Neurology) or be within 6 months by date of interview of acquiring a CCT in paediatrics (paediatric neurology) or be able to demonstrate equivalent specialist training in paediatric neurology.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust with work commitments in the Epilepsy and Neurology services. The main part of this post will support the complex epilepsy services, including the children's epilepsy surgery and neurocutaneous service. In addition, the postholder will contribute to the neurology ward consultation and acute inpatient, and outpatient, general neurology services. The post holder will also be expected to be involved in development and provision of the epilepsy/neurology outreach service program.
The post comprises 7.5 PAs for direct clinical care (DCC) and 1 PA for supporting professional activities (SPA). The post holder will, as a member of the Neurology consultant team, participate in the on-call duty (currently 1 in 13, 0.5 PA/week) and attending rotas for in-patient service, epilepsy attending, acute neurology and neurology consultation service as specified in the job plan below.
About us
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
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
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills in paediatric neurology
- Proven ability to build effective relationships with peers and work within teams
- Ability to communicate effectively and sympathetically with children and parents
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills, in dealing with other clinical teams
- Ability to self-motivate
- High level written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Basic computer literacy
- Application of Information Technology skills to clinical work
Desirable
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Presentation Skills
- Lecturing experience
- Tutoring and mentoring skills
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- On specialist Paediatric Neurology, or Paediatrics Register or equivalent. Minimum of 3 years' experience in Paediatric Neurology in a tertiary centre or within 6 months of award of CCT by date of interview
Desirable
- Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
- Formal teaching qualification
- Leadership qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist training in paediatric neurology in an accredited training program or equivalent
- Training / experience in management of children with complex epilepsy
- Training / experience in management of children with acute neurological disorders
- 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
Desirable
- Proven ability to carry out high quality research, leading to publication.
- Proven ability to apply research and audit findings in a clinical / organisational context
- Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
- Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
- 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
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills in paediatric neurology
- Proven ability to build effective relationships with peers and work within teams
- Ability to communicate effectively and sympathetically with children and parents
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills, in dealing with other clinical teams
- Ability to self-motivate
- High level written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Basic computer literacy
- Application of Information Technology skills to clinical work
Desirable
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Presentation Skills
- Lecturing experience
- Tutoring and mentoring skills
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- On specialist Paediatric Neurology, or Paediatrics Register or equivalent. Minimum of 3 years' experience in Paediatric Neurology in a tertiary centre or within 6 months of award of CCT by date of interview
Desirable
- Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
- Formal teaching qualification
- Leadership qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist training in paediatric neurology in an accredited training program or equivalent
- Training / experience in management of children with complex epilepsy
- Training / experience in management of children with acute neurological disorders
- 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
Desirable
- Proven ability to carry out high quality research, leading to publication.
- Proven ability to apply research and audit findings in a clinical / organisational context
- Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
- Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
- 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).
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)
