Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) Team at the world-famous Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. Our EB Service is a national centre for patients requiring multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment for the management of complex EB and rare dermatological conditions, such as Netherton Syndrome and Harlequin Ichthyosis. 

The role includes covering both the Inpatient and Outpatient Service and advising on Dietetic Care nationally to patients admitted locally from birth to transition.  The role includes 0.2 WTE of research time, and you will be leading on Dietetic research projects and supporting wider MDT projects.   You with work alongside the Band 8c Head of Dietetics and a Band 7 Dermatology Dietitian to collaborate and work towards delivery of a world-class Dietetics Service to Dermatology. 

Main duties of the job

Duties include, providing expert dietetic input to treatment plans, leading on dietetic led outpatient clinical assessments and advising on nutritional deficiencies. You will have the opportunity to work as part of a large and supportive MDT team and have the opportunity to develop audit, outcomes and clinical service evaluation to improve practice.

Opportunities include teaching and representing the service at a national and international level. We are looking for a dynamic individual with significant previous experience working with children with complex nutritional support needs and gastroenterology, with an inquiring mind and a passion for research.

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.