Job summary
Clinical training will be regarded as a priority. In addition to training provided in clinics and ward rounds other opportunities will be provided by attendance at teaching sessions. There is an induction programme for junior medical staff.
This is a Postgraduate Teaching Hospital. A significant number of medical students, Postgraduate Specialist Registrars in training and Senior Clinical Fellows are attached for varying periods of time for advanced teaching.
There will be at least three hours protected teaching time per week. There are two one-hour sessions, one on a Tuesday lunchtime for a regular postgraduate teaching programme and one on a Wednesday lunchtime which takes the form of a clinical case presentation for the whole hospital. The third hour is specialty specific. There is a bleep ban operating during these sessions.
It is expected that all employees will take part in the regular teaching activities held throughout the hospital and ICH as part of their work while employed by the Trust.
This contract is fixed term in nature, as the post is designed to provide specific training competencies to the post holder. Upon commencement in this role, your training competencies will be set
Main duties of the job
Clinical training will be regarded as a priority. In addition to training provided in clinics and ward rounds other opportunities will be provided by attendance at teaching sessions. There is an induction programme for junior medical staff.
This is a Postgraduate Teaching Hospital. A significant number of medical students, Postgraduate Specialist Registrars in training and Senior Clinical Fellows are attached for varying periods of time for advanced teaching.
There will be at least three hours protected teaching time per week. There are two one-hour sessions, one on a Tuesday lunchtime for a regular postgraduate teaching programme and one on a Wednesday lunchtime which takes the form of a clinical case presentation for the whole hospital. The third hour is specialty specific. There is a bleep ban operating during these sessions.
It is expected that all employees will take part in the regular teaching activities held throughout the hospital and ICH as part of their work while employed by the Trust.
This contract is fixed term in nature, as the post is designed to provide specific training competencies to the post holder. Upon commencement in this role, your training competencies will be set.
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
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Appropriate registration with GMC by designated start date
- Basic medical qualifications - Higher degree in Medicine
- Higher surgical qualifications - Fellowship of the country's college of surgeons
- IELTS (if you require visa sponsorship)
Desirable
- Near completion on a Higher Training Programme in Paediatric Surgery or Urology equivalent
- Child protection training Membership of RCS & PALS/APLS/NALS
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Registrar level training in Paediatric surgery/or adult urology
- Research experience
- Teaching/presentations experience
- Paediatric surgery / adult urology - knowledge of basic texts
- Understanding of own limits - aware of own limitations, consulting senior colleagues appropriately
- Understanding of the clinical issues in area of paediatric surgery/adult urology
- Understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
- Management/leadership experience
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Competence in all aspects of patient management
- Basic training in laparoscopic surgery
- Ability to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues.
- Audit project skills
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Presentation skills
- Ability to work in teams and also on own initiatives, without consultant supervision in some instances.
- IT skills
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
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Appropriate registration with GMC by designated start date
- Basic medical qualifications - Higher degree in Medicine
- Higher surgical qualifications - Fellowship of the country's college of surgeons
- IELTS (if you require visa sponsorship)
Desirable
- Near completion on a Higher Training Programme in Paediatric Surgery or Urology equivalent
- Child protection training Membership of RCS & PALS/APLS/NALS
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Registrar level training in Paediatric surgery/or adult urology
- Research experience
- Teaching/presentations experience
- Paediatric surgery / adult urology - knowledge of basic texts
- Understanding of own limits - aware of own limitations, consulting senior colleagues appropriately
- Understanding of the clinical issues in area of paediatric surgery/adult urology
- Understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
- Management/leadership experience
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Competence in all aspects of patient management
- Basic training in laparoscopic surgery
- Ability to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues.
- Audit project skills
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Presentation skills
- Ability to work in teams and also on own initiatives, without consultant supervision in some instances.
- IT skills
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 Hospital
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
