Job overview

Trust Doctor in Paediatric Endocrinology

Basic salary £44,170 -£50,175

This is an exciting opportunity to gain or extend your clinical experience of Endocrinology in the unique and supportive environment of Great Ormond Street Hospital.   As a valued member of the team you will be included in the educational and training activities of the units and will be offered study leave.  Clinical research, audit and quality improvement activities will also be encouraged.  

We are looking for 2 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Trust Doctors to join the Endocrinology Department. These posts are available to start in January 2026 for 12 months and March 2026 for 6 months on a fixed term basis,  There may be a possibility of extension.

The post will provide an excellent experience for someone wishing to train in Paediatric Endocrinology.  Previous experience in General Paediatrics/ Neonates at senior house officer/ ST1+ equivalent (i.e. completed 1+ year) is essential, ideally in the UK. We will not consider applicants who do not fulfil the above criteria. The post is not recognised for training.

The post holder will work as part of a team covering the clinical aspects and day-to day running of the Endocrinology services during the day time Monday to Friday.  Out of hours, the post holder will be covering long days (Endocrinology), weekends (as part of a Medical Specialities rota), as well as night on call commitments as part of a Hospital at Night team.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include:

1. Work in collaboration with the Endocrine team and Consultants and act as a liaison point for the day to day management of patients with endocrine conditions.
2. Provide support to local hospital teams as needed and to liaise with the Endocrine SpRs and consultant on call about management issues.
3. To organise inpatient admissions as needed.
4. Daily review of endocrine inpatients on Kingfisher and Squirrel wards and any outlier consultations on other wards.
5. Presentation at Grand Round of patients admitted for investigation and interpretation of their results.
6. Carrying out ward duties as discussed on ward round.
7. Liaising with parents.
8. Attend outpatient endocrine clinics.
9. Opportunities to present cases at regional meetings.
10. Allocated management roles in coordinating national/ regional/ departmental MDT meetings, quality improvement and clinical governance.

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.