Job summary
Clinical Fellow in Audio vestibular Medicine
Job overview
Applications are invited to the post of Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Audiovestibular Medicine at Great Ormond Street Hospital, NHS FT. The post is fixed term for 3 months, available for 1.0 WTE, although part time applicants may be considered.
The post gives the opportunity of gaining experience in Paediatric Audiovestibular Medicine at a tertiary/quaterny level. It includes areas such as Cochlear Implant, BAHA, Craniofacial syndromes, Cleft Palate, Vestibular Medicine, Auditory Processing difficulty, Auditory Neuropathy, Dual Sensory Impairment and other conditions with complex medical profiles.
All candidates will need GMC registration and should have competencies of Higher Medical or Surgical Training (or equivalent) in Audiovestibular Medicine, Otolaryngology, General medicine, Paediatrics or general Practice. UK applicants would usually have completed the Intercollegiate MRCP, FRCS (ORL-HNS)(or equivalent). Candidates with MSc or diploma in Audiovestibular Medicine will be considered. Candidates are expected to have experience of Audiovestibular Medicine or Otolaryngology. Candidates with experience in Community Paeds, General Medicine, General Practice and Neurology will be considered.
For further info please contact Dr Sebastian Hendricks Sebastian.Hendricks@gosh.nhs.uk or Waheeda.Pagarkar@gosh.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Fellow is responsible for the smooth day to day running of the department under the close guidance of the Consultants. They need to develop good working relationships with other key departments such as ENT, Haematology/Oncology, Radiology, Neurology and Ophthalmology. They will work with the Specialist registrar in the department.
The post provides the opportunity of gaining experience in Paediatric Audiovestibular Medicine at a tertiary level, particularly in areas such as Cochlear Implant, BAHA, Craniofacial anomalies, Cleft palate, Vestibular Medicine, Auditory Processing difficulty, Auditory Neuropathy, Dual Sensory Impairment and other conditions with complex medical profiles. The post holder will have mainly clinical commitments, with sessions for admin work and opportunity to attend in-house teaching sessions. The timetable will have some flexibility around the interests of the individual.
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
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
- Appropriate GMC registration (obtained by designated start date)
- MRCP, MRCPCH Part 1, FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher Degree MSc Mphil in related discipline MRCS Prizes and Scholarships BSc/BmedSci
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Higher specialist training in Audiovestibular Medicine, ENT, Paediatrics, General Medicine, General Practice or Neurology
- Understanding of principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Appropriate level of Audiovestibular Medicine clinical knowledge
- Awareness of own limitations, consulting senior colleagues appropriately
- Understanding of general paediatrics- knowledge of basic texts/conditions
Desirable
- Clinical experience in other related specialties e.g. ENT/Paediatrics / Neurology / General Medicine
- Published research
- Understanding of Paediatric ENT
- Understanding of principles of Clinical Governance
- Understanding of principles of research
- Understanding of principles of audit
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
- Basic Surgical skills
Desirable
- Computer Literacy/ IT Skills
- An interest in basic clinical research
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
- Appropriate GMC registration (obtained by designated start date)
- MRCP, MRCPCH Part 1, FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher Degree MSc Mphil in related discipline MRCS Prizes and Scholarships BSc/BmedSci
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Higher specialist training in Audiovestibular Medicine, ENT, Paediatrics, General Medicine, General Practice or Neurology
- Understanding of principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Appropriate level of Audiovestibular Medicine clinical knowledge
- Awareness of own limitations, consulting senior colleagues appropriately
- Understanding of general paediatrics- knowledge of basic texts/conditions
Desirable
- Clinical experience in other related specialties e.g. ENT/Paediatrics / Neurology / General Medicine
- Published research
- Understanding of Paediatric ENT
- Understanding of principles of Clinical Governance
- Understanding of principles of research
- Understanding of principles of audit
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
- Basic Surgical skills
Desirable
- Computer Literacy/ IT Skills
- An interest in basic clinical research
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
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
