Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatric Neurology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST6-8)
- Contract
- 12 months (12 months fixed term contract - 40 hours per week)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 271-NEH-7291425
- Employer
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £52,291 - £67,610 pro rata, per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Clinical Fellow - Acute Paediatric Neurology
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST6-8)
Job overview
This acute post will share in a combination of the ward duties on the acute neurology ward, the outpatient clinics and consultations for the rest of the hospital, and the neurosurgical ward. Post holders will share clinical responsibilities with the other clinical fellows and the 8 Specialist Registrars. They will also be expected to help with development of ward protocols, undertake audit projects and clinical service guidelines. Clinical research activities will also be encouraged. There will be an on-call commitment for all posts to neurology and neurosurgery, inclusive of long-day shifts, weekends and nights.
Main duties of the job
Day time clinical duties
The post provides in-patient and out-patient experience in a busy 24-bedded combined ward of a large miscellany of acute neurological problems, including epilepsy, neurovascular disorders, CNS infection, neuroinflammation and other genetically-determined/neurometabolic diseases. Expertise will thus be gained in the management of the acutely sick child with Neurological Disease. The acute unit work also provides a Neurology Consultation service around the hospital including for the Intensive Care units; for the care of children with complex metabolic, oncology, infectious disease/immunology; and for the major organ specialities (cardiology, respiratory, nephrology, and gastroenterology). The appointee will also assist in giving advice for other children outside the hospital who have neurological or neurosurgical problems. There are close working relationships with the Departments of Neuroradiology, Neurophysiology, Histopathology and Neurosurgery and Paediatric Intensive Care. Support and supervision will be available from senior colleagues at all times.
The appointee will share, as part of a rotation, in duties in one or more of the following areas: the acute Koala ward, Koala EEG telemetry unit, outpatient clinics and consultations for the rest of the hospital.
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.
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
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential criteria
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration (obtained by designated start date)
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree – MSc, MPhil related discipline
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Experience in Paediatrics/Paediatric Neurology (or equivalent specialist training).
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Experience of audit activities
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
Desirable criteria
- Clinical experience in related paediatric specialties
- Published research in peer reviewed journals
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
- Jane Hassell
- Job title
- Consultant Neurologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Medical HR Advisor - [email protected]
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