Job summary
Trust Doctors are required to work at ST2-3 equivalent level in the neuroscience department at Great Ormond Street Hospital. This post is to start in March 2026. The posts will be initially for 3-6 months (to be agreed with successful applicant according to their availability), with the possibility of further 6 months extension.
The individual in this post will be expected to work as part of the neurosciences team and provide care and assessment for acute neurology and neurosurgical in-patients and neurology day-cases. They will also contribute to hospital at night team rota (1 in 20). The children are present with a large miscellany of neurological and neurosurgical disorders. The appointee will gain experience in the management of children pre- and post- neurosurgery, with traumatic brain injuries, brain tumors and complex epilepsy, including epilepsy surgery. They will acquire skills in the assessment, investigation and multidisciplinary management of chronic neurological disorders; and will quickly acquire skills in the assessment, investigation and management of acute neurological disorders such as stroke, encephalitis, seizures and acute motor disorders. In addition, they will learn the assessment and care of children with complex chronic and sometimes degenerative disorders, including genetically-determined and neurometabolic conditions.
Applicants must be registered with the General Medical Council with license to practice.
Main duties of the job
Day time clinical duties
It is envisaged that the trainee will rotate over a 6-month period equally through the specialties of neurosurgery, acute neurology and planned admissions. The appointee will gain expertise in the management of the acutely sick child with neurosurgical and neurological disease. They will also gain experience in the management of children pre and post neurosurgery, children with genetically determined and neurometabolic conditions, as well as being involved in the care of children admitted on the planned investigation unit. There are close working relationships with the Departments of neuroradiology, interventional radiology, neurophysiology and intra-operative monitoring, neuro-oncology, neuropathology and intensive care. The neurology unit has a number of nurse specialists in Neurology, Epilepsy and Neuromuscular disorders and Advanced Nurse Practitioners in Epilepsy Surgery, Neurovascular disorders and Headache. The neurosurgical unit is the busiest paediatric neurosurgical department in the UK and conducts over 1000 operative procedures annually across all the paediatric sub-specialties. It is supported by 5 Neurosurgery Advanced Nurse Practitioners. Nurses,
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
- 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
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice or IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 or Occupational English Test (medicine version) with a minimum score of 'B' in each domain.
Desirable
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in pre and post registration experience in paediatrics, clinical neuroscience or relevant clinical specialty
- Experience in medical acute paediatrics or clinical neuroscience with on-call at SHO level or above
- Appropriate defined level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice
Desirable
- Level 3 neonatal unit post (SHO or above)
- Paediatric or clinical neuroscience sub-specialty post (SHO or above)
- Community paediatric post (SHO or CMO)
- Experience in related specialties
- Ability to use sources of reference information (libraries, journals, databases)
- Achievements as undergraduate (prizes, work with disabled, overseas)
- Research or publications
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
- Demonstrates interest in paediatric neurosciences sub-specialty
Desirable
- Interested in pursuing a career in this or allied sub-specialty
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- 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
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice or IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 or Occupational English Test (medicine version) with a minimum score of 'B' in each domain.
Desirable
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in pre and post registration experience in paediatrics, clinical neuroscience or relevant clinical specialty
- Experience in medical acute paediatrics or clinical neuroscience with on-call at SHO level or above
- Appropriate defined level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice
Desirable
- Level 3 neonatal unit post (SHO or above)
- Paediatric or clinical neuroscience sub-specialty post (SHO or above)
- Community paediatric post (SHO or CMO)
- Experience in related specialties
- Ability to use sources of reference information (libraries, journals, databases)
- Achievements as undergraduate (prizes, work with disabled, overseas)
- Research or publications
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
- Demonstrates interest in paediatric neurosciences sub-specialty
Desirable
- Interested in pursuing a career in this or allied sub-specialty
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 for Children
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
