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Clinical Fellow (Equivalent of ST6+) in Paediatric Gastroenterology

We are looking to appoint a Clinical Fellow to join the Paediatric Gastroenterology services at GOSH. The appointment will be for a year, subject to satisfactory performance review at 6 months. The post will be required from September 2024 and is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. There may also be potential scope for possible other ST6 positions later in the year. This is an exciting opportunity to gain or extend your clinical experience in Paediatric Gastroenterology, in the unique and supportive environment of Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) is a national centre of excellence in the provision of specialist children's health care, currently delivering the widest range of specialist care of any children's hospital in the UK. GOSH and UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health form the largest paediatric research and teaching centre in the UK

The post is not recognised for training, but the appointee will be treated equitably to trainees in recognised training posts. MRCPCH part II or equivalent is essential for the ST6 posts.  

It is important that you ensure that your GMC registration and other relevant documentation are in date and in place, to avoid causing delay in recruitment. It likely that you will not be shortlisted if you do not confirm this on application,

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be one of a team delivering high quality clinical care to patients with gastro-intestinal conditions. The post holder will be providing care within our specialist gastroenterology ward, and as part of our outreach service to children elsewhere within the hospital. They will also provide support to patients from our subspecialty areas (neuro-gastroenterology and motility, mucosal immunology & Intestinal failure and rehabilitation). Allocated endoscopy lists and outpatient clinic should not be expected in our foundational training year.

This role also includes out of hours working, providing you with the opportunity to experience multiple specialties within the Specialised Medicine group (Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Metabolic Medicine, Dermatology, Rheumatology and Nephrology). Prospective candidates would be expected to be competent in managing all paediatric patients in emergency settings, as either part of a hospital at night or our weekend team.

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.