Job summary
Clinical Fellow (Equivalent of ST6+) in Paediatric Gastroenterology
We are looking to appoint a Clinical Fellow to join the Paediatric Gastroenterology services at GOSH. The appointment will be for a year, subject to satisfactory performance review at 6 months.
The appointment will initially be for 12 months starting from September 2025 with the possibility thereafter of extension by mutual agreement. And is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. There may also be potential scope for possible other ST6 positions later in the year.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain or extend your clinical experience in Paediatric Gastroenterology, in the unique and supportive environment of Great Ormond Street Hospital.
In this post, you will be working as part of a MDT and will be responsible for providing senior middle grade care for both inpatients and outpatients, ensuring continuity of care for patients and families as they progress through treatment.
There will be training associated with the post and the appointee will be treated equitably to trainees in recognised training posts. However, the post is not recognised for training. MRCPCH part II or equivalent is essential for the ST6 posts.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based at the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust (GOSH).This is a Trust Fellow in Paediatric Gastroenterology at ST6+ level (Paediatric experience for more than 5 years - including some previous experience in paediatric gastroenterology, as a doctor at a post-graduate level). Employment is subject to successful job appraisal and portfolio review.This is an innovative for 12 months post providing in depth exposure to gastroenterology, in one of the largest paediatric units in the UK. We aim at the end of this post to have provided comprehensive foundational within Paediatric Gastroenterology. Following this 12-month post, we encourage our fellows to apply for a further 12 months in our advanced fellowship in either Mucosal Immunology & IBD, Nutrition and Intestinal Failure Rehabilitation, or Neuro-gastroenterology and GI Motility.The post holder will be one of a team delivering high quality clinical care to patients with gastro-intestinal conditions. The post holder will be providing care within our specialist gastroenterology ward, and as part of our outreach service to children elsewhere within the hospital. They will also provide support to patients from our subspecialty areas (neuro-gastroenterology and motility, mucosal immunology & Intestinal failure, and rehabilitation). Allocated endoscopy lists and outpatient clinic should not be expected in our foundational training year.
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 attached. The Person Specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required, both attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role attached. The Person Specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required, both attached.
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 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
- Able to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of colleagues
- Flexible/Adaptable
- Drive and enthusiasm
- Ability to take initiative when required
Desirable
- Ability to teach nursing and medical staff
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice (or application in process) or IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 or Occupational English Test (medicine version) with a minimum score of 'B's' in each domain.
- Paediatric experience (including gastroenterology) for more than 5 years, at post-graduate level (doctor), including training in paediatric resuscitation (APLS or equivalent
- Paediatric experience in paediatric gastroenterology for more than 2 years, at post-graduate level (doctor)
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience of diagnostic endoscopy
- Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in paediatric gastroenterology
- Experience of audit activities
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Broad knowledge of paediatric medicine
- Be confident in the management of paediatric emergency, for a range of medical specialities,
- Commitment to carry out high quality research, leading to publications.
- Experience of teaching and presenting
Desirable
- Published research in peer reviewed journals
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 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
- Able to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of colleagues
- Flexible/Adaptable
- Drive and enthusiasm
- Ability to take initiative when required
Desirable
- Ability to teach nursing and medical staff
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice (or application in process) or IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 or Occupational English Test (medicine version) with a minimum score of 'B's' in each domain.
- Paediatric experience (including gastroenterology) for more than 5 years, at post-graduate level (doctor), including training in paediatric resuscitation (APLS or equivalent
- Paediatric experience in paediatric gastroenterology for more than 2 years, at post-graduate level (doctor)
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience of diagnostic endoscopy
- Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in paediatric gastroenterology
- Experience of audit activities
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Broad knowledge of paediatric medicine
- Be confident in the management of paediatric emergency, for a range of medical specialities,
- Commitment to carry out high quality research, leading to publications.
- Experience of teaching and presenting
Desirable
- Published research in peer reviewed journals
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).
