Job summary
You are invited to apply to 2 Senior Clinical Fellow (ST4+) posts in Paediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology, available as full time and less than full time equivalents. We are looking for 2 enthusiastic individuals to join our team to commence 4th March 2024 for 6 months, with the possibility of extension subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding.
Paediatric training to ST4+ or equivalent is a requirement. Previous experience in paediatric endocrinology is desirable but not essential.
Main duties of the job
The role includes support for the paediatric and adolescent endocrine service; for inpatients, endocrine testing in day-care and outpatient clinics. In addition, one post will support the endocrine liaison clinics for children and young people with gender incongruence/dysphoria, and one of the posts will include out of hours on-call duties in general paediatrics on the registrar rota.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
At UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) our success starts with you. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation.
Based in the busy West End of London, we have a lively and vibrant working atmosphere, with quick and easy transport links to all our sites. Our size and resources enable us to offer a range of attractive benefits as well as unparalleled education and development opportunities for staff at all levels. This includes an extensive portfolio of academic and clinical courses and programmes ranging from ongoing personal development through to clinical excellence and leadership skills. UCLH prides itself on its investment in staff both in terms of developing career skills but also its commitment to staff health and wellbeing.
Please note in order to progress your application, your data will be processed by our 3rd party recruitment providers North London Partners Shared Service, who conduct recruitment activities on behalf of UCLH.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
At UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) our success starts with you. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation.
Based in the busy West End of London, we have a lively and vibrant working atmosphere, with quick and easy transport links to all our sites. Our size and resources enable us to offer a range of attractive benefits as well as unparalleled education and development opportunities for staff at all levels. This includes an extensive portfolio of academic and clinical courses and programmes ranging from ongoing personal development through to clinical excellence and leadership skills. UCLH prides itself on its investment in staff both in terms of developing career skills but also its commitment to staff health and wellbeing.
Please note in order to progress your application, your data will be processed by our 3rd party recruitment providers North London Partners Shared Service, who conduct recruitment activities on behalf of UCLH.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC full registration
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- APLS or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of commitment to paediatric endocrinology as a career
Experience
Essential
- Middle grade experience in General Paediatrics
- Broad experience at SHO level in paediatric in a range of specialities both inpatient and outpatient
- Experience of acute paediatric and ED
Desirable
- Experience of endocrinology and diabetes in training to date
- Experience in adolescent health
- Experience and commitment in education and training
- Experience of audit and/or quality improvement activities
- Research experience
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to manage common acute and chronic paediatric disorders
- Commitment to MDT working
- Good practical skills
- Ability to teach and train junior staff
- Able to communicate well in verbal and written English
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- A flexible collaborative approach
- Good team worker
- Leadership skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC full registration
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- APLS or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of commitment to paediatric endocrinology as a career
Experience
Essential
- Middle grade experience in General Paediatrics
- Broad experience at SHO level in paediatric in a range of specialities both inpatient and outpatient
- Experience of acute paediatric and ED
Desirable
- Experience of endocrinology and diabetes in training to date
- Experience in adolescent health
- Experience and commitment in education and training
- Experience of audit and/or quality improvement activities
- Research experience
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to manage common acute and chronic paediatric disorders
- Commitment to MDT working
- Good practical skills
- Ability to teach and train junior staff
- Able to communicate well in verbal and written English
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- A flexible collaborative approach
- Good team worker
- Leadership 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).
