Consultant in Paediatric Neuromuscular Diseases

Job overview

Consultant in Neuromuscular Diseases (Substantive, 10 PAs)

Join a world-leading paediatric neuromuscular service

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the nationally recognised Dubowitz Neuromuscular Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. As part of one of the UKs largest paediatric neuromuscular services, you will provide highly specialised care for children and young people with rare and complex neuromuscular disorders, while contributing to innovative therapies, research and service development.

About the role

You will deliver expert clinical care across specialist clinics, multidisciplinary services and advanced therapy programmes. The post offers opportunities to contribute to teaching, research, clinical trials and quality improvement within a leading tertiary centre.

About you

Applicants must hold GMC Specialist Registration (or be eligible within six months) and have substantial experience in paediatric neurology and neuromuscular disorders within a tertiary setting. A commitment to clinical excellence, research, education and multidisciplinary working is essential.

Why GOSH?

Work alongside internationally recognised experts, access cutting-edge therapies and research programmes, and help shape the future of care for children and young people with neuromuscular disorders.

Main duties of the job

9/10 PAs of this 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.

Person specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential criteria

• Always welcoming
• Always helpful
• Always expert
• Always one team
• 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

• GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
• On the GMC's Specialist Register OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview
• CCST or equivalent accreditation (or anticipated to be accredited in the next one year) in Paediatrics or another relevant specialty with a sub-specialty interest in paediatric neurology or equivalent, with relevance to paediatric neuromuscular disorders.
• Applicants who have made a Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) application must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application
• MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
• Practical experience in clinical Paediatric Neuromuscular and Neurology Medicine.
• Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
• Valid BLS Training

Desirable criteria

• Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
• Formal teaching qualifications
• Leadership qualification
• CCT or equivalent accreditation in Paediatrics or another relevant specialty with a sub-specialty interest in paediatric neurology or equivalent, with relevance to paediatric neuromuscular disorders.
• Valid APLS and NLS (this may be mandatory for some posts).

Experience/Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Experience in Paediatric neurology and Neuromuscular Disorders in a Tertiary Centre
• Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes

Desirable criteria

• Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
• Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects
• Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
• Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks: Northstar and SmartNet and its forms
• Experience of clinical leadership or management
• Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team

Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

• High level written and oral communication skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Presentation skills
• Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Ability to work on own initiative within changing environments.

Desirable criteria

• Leadership skills

Additional employer information

Please be advised that:

The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.

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

• Job Description (PDF, 992.2KB)
• Terms and Conditions (PDF, 520.6KB)
• Staff Benefits Leaflet (PDF, 108.2KB)