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Clinical Fellow Paediatric Neurosurgery

On-site in London·Full-time·Added today (last checked 3 Nov)

Great Ormond Street Hospital

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Salary
£56,763 - £69,976 a year

About £3,620 - £4,260 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, London
Contract
Fixed-term, full-time hours
Closing date
Apply by Monday 16 November

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Completed basic neurosurgical training
  • Appropriate GMC registration to be obtained by the designated start date.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills – Ability to communicate well with colleagues, children and families of patients
  • Demonstrate an involvement in a Clinical Audit Project
  • Computer Literacy/ IT Skills
  • Ability to teach nursing and medical staff
  • Medical management – able to supervise junior medical staff
  • Able to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to prioritise clinical needs
  • Ability to manage their time and workload
  • Competence in all aspects of general paediatric surgical management
  • Understanding and proven ability to apply Research findings in a Clinical / Organisational context
  • Experience of teaching/presenting
  • Previous experience of paediatric neurosurgery at registrar level
  • Understanding of principles of clinical governance
  • Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
  • Awareness of own limitations, consulting senior colleagues appropriately
  • Familiar with the spectrum of Neurosurgical conditions presented in infancy & childhood

The role

The Paediatric Neurosurgery department at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), London, UK, invite applications for a training fellowship in paediatric Neurosurgery.  

Applications are invited for  5 positions at Great Ormond Street Hospital to commence in August 2027, fixed-term for 12 months.

The Department runs a busy general paediatric neurosurgical practice.  In addition there is a comprehensive multidisciplinary neuro-oncology programme and sub-specialist interests including; epilepsy surgery, craniofacial surgery, paediatric spinal neurosurgery, neuro-vascular surgery, spasticity (including selective dorsal rhizotomy), cranio-cervical junction, complex hydrocephalus/endoscopy, stereotactic radiosurgery and fetal surgery.  It is anticipated the successful applicant will have completed their neurosurgical registrar/resident training and wishes to pursue a career with an emphasis in paediatric neurosurgery.  The successful candidate will participate in an on-call rota.  Applicants must have full registration with the GMC, possess the FRCS or equivalent and have at least 6 months’ paediatric neurosurgical experience.

What you'll do

This is a fully funded fellowship in paediatric neurosurgery. 

The post will be most suited to a neurosurgical trainee who has completed their neurosurgical registrar/resident training, who has already had some paediatric neurosurgical experience and who is looking to take up a consultant post with a principal interest in paediatric neurosurgery. 

This post has been made possible by recent recommendations of the Surgical Advisory Committee (SAC) in Neurosurgery in recognition of the unique training opportunities that exist in the department of Paediatric Neurosurgery within this trust. It is also recognised that an additional training post is required in order that the hours of duty for trainees within the trust are compliant with current recommendations.

It is envisaged that the Clinical Fellow will gain valuable experience in the management of all the common Paediatric Neurosurgical conditions including hydrocephalus and head injury. 

Please see full job description attached.

Essential criteria

  • Collaboration - We work together to deliver safe, consistent, patient-centred care.
  • Respect - We treat everyone with respect, kindness and equity.
  • Curiosity - We stay curious to drive innovation that delivers exceptional patient outcomes.
  • 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

Desirable criteria

  • Paediatric Neurosurgery Training Course

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.

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About the company & team

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.

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