Job summary
- Main area
- Immunology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Attachment
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (40 basic hours plus an additional ‘out of hours work’ equating to a max. of 48 hours per week on average)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week (40 basic hours plus an additional ‘out of hours work’ equating to a max. of 48 hours per week on average)
- Job ref
- 271-SCI-7170018
- Employer
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Great Ormond Street
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £49,559 - £64,288 Basic pay pro rata, per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Trust Fellow in Immunology, Infectious Diseases & BMT (ST4+ Equiv.)
NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Attachment
Job overview
Job overview
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Trust Fellow in Paediatric Immunology, Infectious Diseases & BMT
(Equiv. of ST4+)
12-Month Fixed-Term, Full Time Posts beginning 1-Sep- 2025
40 basic hours plus an additional ‘out of hours work’ equating to a max. of 48 hours per week on average
Based in Immunology, ID and Bone Marrow Transplantation
We are currently inviting applications for an exciting opportunity to gain or extend your clinical experience of Immunology, Infectious Diseases and Bone Marrow Transplantation in this unique and supportive environment within a busy children’s hospital.
The post is suitable for someone who wishes to consolidate previous experience/training in Immunology, Infectious Diseases and/or Bone Marrow Transplantation, or for someone with previous middle-grade paediatric experience who has an interest in these areas. MRCPCH (or equivalent) is essential. The post-holders will be involved in the in-patient care of children affected by a wide range of primary immunodeficiency disorders and infectious diseases, and will also gain some experience of bone marrow transplantation, working as part of a larger team of middle grade doctors.
Applicants must be registered with the GMC with a Licence to Practice or eligible for registration.
Consultant Contacts:
Dr Alasdair Bamford – Clinical Lead for ID [email protected]
Dr Winnie Ip – Consultant Immunology [email protected]
Main duties of the job
This is a post suitable for a doctor who is post-MRCPCH or equivalent with an excellent record in care of general paediatric and acutely sick children and who wishes to pursue a career in paediatrics. The post is a full time appointment, but applications from doctors wishing to work on a part-time basis will also be welcomed.
This contract is fixed term in nature, as the post is designed to provide specific training competencies to the post holder. Upon commencement in this role, your training competencies will be set.
Working for our organisation
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
Detailed job description and main 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
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential criteria
- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- 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
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential criteria
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- General Professional training
- 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.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- A minimum of 2 years full time hospital service in paediatrics in the SHO/ TF/ST role
- Ability to carry out relevant procedures independently
- Good general paediatric knowledge
- Evidence of experience in immunology and infectious diseases as well as general paediatrics
- Evidence of ability to manage sick infants and children including neutropenic sepsis and acute neurological deterioration.
Desirable criteria
- Participation in clinical Audit/research
- Experience of teaching/presentations
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs
- Evidence of multidisciplinary team working
- Computer literate
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience in practical procedures including cannulation and phlebotomy in children
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Alasdair Bamford
- Job title
- Clinical Lead for ID
- Email address
- [email protected]
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