Job summary
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Respiratory Unit
Trust Fellow (ST4 - ST8+) in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine
To commence in September 2024, or earlier if possible. 3 month Fixed Term Contract with possible extension
Applications are invited to join our paediatric respiratory fellowship programme. This has been running for almost 20 years, and is the largest and longest established in the UK, training multiple consultants in the UK and internationally. We currently have one vacancy for a Ward Fellow, but may consider other programme posts (Ward plus Complex Asthma, CF, Sleep, Long Term Ventilation and Lung Transplantation) depending on applicant.
These posts are designed for paediatric trainees who wish to subspecialise in paediatric respiratory medicine; those part way through subspeciality training; and doctors who have completed training and desire additional experience prior to a consultant post. Applicants must have at least 2 years general paediatric experience, MRCPCH or equivalent, and be fully registered with the General Medical Council. If you do not have full registration then please do not apply for this post, but see our separate advertisement for overseas applicants.
For further information contact Dr Paul Aurora, (GOSH switchboard 0207 4059200; [email protected]).
Main duties of the job
Respiratory Medicine: Ward Fellow - Specific Clinical Duties
Day-time clinical duties
The appointee will share responsibilities with the ward registrars and other respiratory trust fellows. Duties to be covered include the care of patients on Leopard (respiratory) and Kangaroo (long-term ventilation) Wards, involvement in CF and respiratory clinics. Specific duties will include clerking and follow-on care of children on Leopard Ward as well as outlying wards, attendance and presentation of cases at meetings and ward rounds, managing inpatient admission and administration of biologics, and the clerking of sleep study patients. The respiratory team provides a consult service to the other disciplines within the hospital and these patients need to be seen by the registrars and reviewed by a consultant. The trust fellow will also share with other team members in taking referrals from outside hospitals and dealing with telephone and email queries. When the appointee is working on Leopard Ward, they will be responsible for the supervision of the ward SHO/ST2-3.
The appointee will acquire skills in the management of Cystic Fibrosis, complex asthma, lung disease in children with complex medical conditions, non-invasive ventilation and abnormalities of sleep. He/she will become proficient in the interpretation of lung function, chest imaging and the interpretation of sleep studies. There will be an opportunity to become familiar with the basics of flexible bronchoscopy.
About us
Our commitment to you
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at GOSH by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
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
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.
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years' experience at paediatric registrar level
Desirable
- 6 months experience in paediatric respiratory medicine
- 6 months neonatal intensive care
- 6 months PICU
- Higher degree, eg MSc; MPhil; MD Res; PhD
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Always welcoming - open, positive, polite, prompt, thoughtful
- Always helpful - respectful, caring, supportive, patient, flexible
- Always expert - role model, vigilant, striving for quality, proactive
- Always one team - informative, mindful, appreciative, open, honest
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
- 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
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 multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Familiarity and use of IT skills
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Experience of audit activities
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- PALS / APLS
- Training in child protection
- Relevant general paediatric practical procedures
Desirable
- Relevant inpatient and outpatient exposure in the NHS setting
- Clinical experience in related paediatric specialties
- Published research in peer reviewed journals
- Management / leadership experience
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
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