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Clinical Fellow (Equivalent of ST6+) in Paediatric Gastroenterology for Nutrition and Intestinal Failure.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and motivated Clinical Fellow to join the subspecialty of Nutrition and Intestinal Failure within the Paediatric Gastroenterology service at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

This post provides a unique and exciting opportunity for applicants who wish to extend their clinical experience in Nutrition and Intestinal Failure, within the unique and supportive environment of Great Ormond Street Hospital.

The appointment will be for 12 months fixed term.

In this post, you will be working as part of a larger MDT and will be responsible for providing senior middle grade care for both inpatients and outpatients, ensuring continuity of care for patients and families as they progress through treatment.

The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

As a valued member of the middle-grade team you will be included in the educational and training activities of the unit and encouraged to contribute to the teaching of nurses and other junior doctors in the teamHowever, this post is not recognised for training. 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.

Main duties of the job

This is an established post in the Unit of Nutrition and Intestinal Failure Rehabiliatiation at ST7+ level or equivalent trained Paediatrician. It would also be a suitable role for a post-CCT fellowship. The post is for an initial 12 months period, with an opportunity to extend for a longer period, as part of your job appraisal and review. Many of our fellows stay longer to work in other areas of gastroenterology, or to pursue research.

The post provides a unique and exciting opportunity for training in Gastroenterology, in one of the largest units in the UK, with a specific focus in for training in Paediatric Nutrition and Intestinal Failure Rehabilitation with a focus on managing children requiring both inpatient and home parenteral nutrition (PN) and those referred for consideration of small intestinal transplantation. We are a UK recognised training centre in Paediatric Gastroenterology by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH). This is not a HEE recognised post.

The post holder will be one of a large multidisciplinary team delivering high quality clinical care to patients with complex enteral nutrition requirements and those with type 2 and 3 intestinal failure. 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, providing continuity for patients and families as they progress through treatment

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.