Job summary
Research Fellow in Paediatric Endocrinology
(Equivalent of Specialist Trainee 3+)
This is a 12 month fixed term position working at 0.8 FTE which will be based in the NIHR GOSH CRF, the role is available from March 2026. The post holder will be dedicated solely to paediatric endocrinology research. They will be instrumental in helping to conduct commercially and other externally funded studies, including phase I, II and III trials, as well as registry studies under the supervision of the relevant primary and sub-investigator(s). Depending on research funding, there is the possibility of either extending this to a full time equivalent position, or extending its duration.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include:
- Assisting with screening and review of whether proposed patients meet inclusion/ exclusion criteria
- Reconfirming consent/ assent taken by primary and sub-investigators
- Obtaining a thorough medical history and performing a detailed physical examination at baseline, reviewing these at set intervals as determined by various studies
- Administration of trial-related patient questionnaires (training will be provided as needed)
- Assisting nursing staff with obtaining vital signs, blood samples and other basic clinical tasks (training will be provided as needed)
- Review and reporting of adverse and serious adverse events with support from the primary and/ or sub-investigators
- Attendance at any trial-related meetings as determined by the primary and/ or sub-investigators
- Other clinical tasks as dictated by various studies.
- To analyse retrospective biochemical data in a cohort of patients with endocrine conditions and write up the clinical data.
- To contribute to the drafting and submission of meeting abstracts, posters, and research manuscripts.
- Participate or lead on audits and QI projects.
- To contribute to the overall, normal activities of the research team and department as required, including attendance at department meetings and seminars.
- This is a non-resident post. No additional emergency duties.
- As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the post holder.
About us
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) is an international centre of excellence in child healthcare. GOSH is an acute specialist paediatric hospital with a mission to provide world-class care to children and young people with rare, complex and difficult-to-treat conditions.
Together with our research partner, the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, we form the UK's only academic Biomedical Research Centre specialising in paediatrics.
Most of the children we care for are referred from other hospitals throughout the UK and overseas. There are 60 nationally recognised clinical specialities at GOSH; the UK's widest range of specialist health services for children on one site. We believe our people are the head, the heart, the hands and the face of GOSH. Being part of our team is incredibly rewarding and you will be doing something extraordinary to the lives of the children and young people we care for. GOSH is a challenging, complex and inspiring place to work. Each and every day our people come together to support each other to deliver excellent patient care, often working to help our patients and their families navigate through demanding processes and difficult decisions.
Creating a working environment where all our people are valued for who they are as well as what they do, and where they enjoy their work and coming into work, is everybody's job and is in everybody's interests.
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.
Based in central London, GOSH offers flexible working, help with childcare and travel, excellent training and development opportunities and assistance with finding somewhere to live.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
We conduct full criminal record checks on all successful candidates.
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.
Based in central London, GOSH offers flexible working, help with childcare and travel, excellent training and development opportunities and assistance with finding somewhere to live.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
We conduct full criminal record checks on all successful candidates.
Person Specification
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice or IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 with a minimum score of '7' in each domain or Occupational English Test (medicine version) with a minimum score of 'B' in each domain.
Desirable
- Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline
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 multidisciplinary colleagues
- Ability to take initiative when required
- Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology in endocrinology
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology in endocrinology
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in General Paediatrics and Neonatology in the UK at specialist registrar (ST4+ equivalent) level
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Understanding of principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Experience of clinical research and/ or audit activities
- Clinical expertise in paediatric endocrinology
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
Person Specification
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice or IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 with a minimum score of '7' in each domain or Occupational English Test (medicine version) with a minimum score of 'B' in each domain.
Desirable
- Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline
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 multidisciplinary colleagues
- Ability to take initiative when required
- Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology in endocrinology
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology in endocrinology
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in General Paediatrics and Neonatology in the UK at specialist registrar (ST4+ equivalent) level
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Understanding of principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Experience of clinical research and/ or audit activities
- Clinical expertise in paediatric endocrinology
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
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).
