Job overview

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

AND THE INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH

CONSULTANT IN PAEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Applications are invited for a 10 PA Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Disease post based at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. Applications will also be considered from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to be appointed to a post integrating with the existing infectious disease service. This post will also provide additional roles for a range of new opportunities at GOSH. These include developing services for infection in the immunocompromised host and aligns with the GOSH Children’s Cancer Centre which will be due to open in 2028. The successful postholder will also have the opportunity to help implement a new vaccine service and expand our existing antimicrobial stewardship programme.

The department deals with over 3,500 patient episodes per year. Referrals to the department are received from North Central and North East London as well as Southern England. 
The inpatient ward (Pelican Ward) is shared with rheumatology, dermatology, immunology and BMT and includes Hepa-filtered, air flow controlled cubicles with negative pressure isolation facilities. There are close working relationships between ID and the clinical Immunology, and BMT teams as well as medical microbiology, virology and infection prevention and control.

Main duties of the job

This is a full time (10 PA) Consultant substantive post. The post holder will provide a contribution to the inpatient ID service, working closely with Dr Bamford and Dr Kadambari who lead in this area. The post holder will be expected to be at GOSH for a 42 weeks each year, the remaining 10 weeks being for annual, study, professional leave.

Working for our organisation

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 Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.