Job summary
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Locum Speciality Doctor in Paediatric Malignant Haematology (10 PAs)
GOSH is the largest centre for paediatric haematological malignancies in Europe with around 90 new diagnoses per annum. The department is the joint Principal Treatment Centre (PTC) for North London with UCLH. The radiotherapy provision is at UCLH. Currently children aged 13 years and above are seen at UCLH and younger children at GOSH. GOSH provides care for all children <1y of age across North and South London. The department is an active participant in national and international collaborative clinical trials and has close working relationships with the bone marrow transplant (BMT) team.
This post is a 12 month locum post suitable for a trained paediatrician with at least three years' experience in Paediatric Haematology/Oncology at Clinical Fellow/ST7 level and above.
The post holder will provide senior medical supervision of the Malignant Haematology inpatient service and together with the Specialty Doctor in day care, will provide continuity for patients and families as they progress through treatment. There will be a major training component to the post.
Main duties of the job
This post is a 12 month locum post suitable for a trained paediatrician with at least three years' experience in Paediatric Haematology/Oncology at Clinical Fellow/ST7 level and above.
The post holder will provide senior medical supervision of the Malignant Haematology inpatient service and together with the Specialty Doctor in day care, will provide continuity for patients and families as they progress through treatment. There will be a major training component to the post.
The post is a full-time appointment, but applications from doctors wishing to work on a part-time basis as part of a job share will be considered.
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)
- MRCPCH or international equivalent
- PALS/EPLS
- Commitment to own continued professional development, and that of others
Desirable
- Leadership or Management Course
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of three years' experience in Paediatric Haematology/Oncology/SCT at Clinical Fellow ST7 level or above
- Experience in Clinical Audit processes
- Teaching Experience
- Understanding of principled of Clinical Governance
- Understand the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Previous employment within the NHS/ or experience as observer in the NHS
Desirable
- Experience in clinical research
- Evidence of publications / presentations
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Involvement in audit process
- Excellent Oral & written communication skills in liaising with patients, families and colleagues.
- Confident in the management of sick children and paediatric emergencies
- Medical management - able to supervise and train junior medical staff
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs
- Ability to teach nursing and medical staff
- Able to establish and maintain strong working relations with patients, carers, and multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Ability to work on own initiative within an ever-changing environment
- Understanding of own limits - aware of own limitations, consulting senior colleagues appropriately
- Mutual respect - treat others with courtesy and respect at all times
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs
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)
- MRCPCH or international equivalent
- PALS/EPLS
- Commitment to own continued professional development, and that of others
Desirable
- Leadership or Management Course
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of three years' experience in Paediatric Haematology/Oncology/SCT at Clinical Fellow ST7 level or above
- Experience in Clinical Audit processes
- Teaching Experience
- Understanding of principled of Clinical Governance
- Understand the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Previous employment within the NHS/ or experience as observer in the NHS
Desirable
- Experience in clinical research
- Evidence of publications / presentations
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Involvement in audit process
- Excellent Oral & written communication skills in liaising with patients, families and colleagues.
- Confident in the management of sick children and paediatric emergencies
- Medical management - able to supervise and train junior medical staff
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs
- Ability to teach nursing and medical staff
- Able to establish and maintain strong working relations with patients, carers, and multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Ability to work on own initiative within an ever-changing environment
- Understanding of own limits - aware of own limitations, consulting senior colleagues appropriately
- Mutual respect - treat others with courtesy and respect at all times
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs
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).
