Job overview

1 year locum consultant position in Neuromuscular Diseases

 We are looking for a consultant experienced in Neuromuscular Diseases to join the Dubowitz Neuromuscular Centre which is a leading clinical and research centre specialising in neuromuscular disorders affecting children. 

As a consultant in the Neuromuscular Department, the successful candidate will work across the range of new and follow-up patient clinics, including disease specific clinics, and day case assessment and treatment of SMA patients, notably with the nusinersen intrathecal program and Onasemnogene zolgensma assessments, infusions, monitoring and follow-up.

Main duties of the job

9 PAs of the post will be devoted to the neuromuscular component of the job and 1 PA will be devoted to the neurology component of the job.
9/10 PAs of this locum neuromuscular consultant post will provide additional support to the clinical service. 1 PA will be for Neurology service weeks.
The post holder will form part of a multidisciplinary team, participating in general and disease-specific outpatient clinics, and day cases for the assessment, diagnosis and management of neuromuscular disorders and communicating with parents, local referral teams about investigation and management plans. Participation in audit and teaching is expected. The appointee will have a balanced job plan, which focuses on clinical practice, with opportunities to participate in the Dubowitz neuromuscular team teaching and training opportunities and
to participate in the specialised MDT meetings including the weekly muscle pathology meeting and complex cases meeting.

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.