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Trust Fellows in Paediatric Anaesthesia, Education and Simulation

On-site in London·Full-time·Added today (last checked 20 Oct)

Great Ormond Street Hospital

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Overview

Salary: £45,715 - £69,976 a year
About £3,040 - £4,260 a month after tax.
Contract: Fixed-term contract, full-time hours
Closing date: Apply by Sunday 1 November

The role

Job overview

Applications are invited for 12-months fixed term fellowship posts in Paediatric Anaesthesia and Simulation at Great Ormond Street Hospital commencing in August 2027. The fellowship is designed to offer extensive training opportunities for clinicians wishing to pursue a career in paediatric anaesthesia with a special interest in paediatric simulation. The post will consist of 12 months training in anaesthesia and simulation at this busy tertiary paediatric referral centre.

These are Trust Fellow positions. They don't have a National Training Number. The FRCA or equivalent level of knowledge is mandatory. Applicants would be expected to have completed the equivalent of at least one year of higher/advanced training in paediatric anaesthesia (or equivalent) and be within two years of completion or two years post completion of specialist training in anaesthesia at the start of the position. They should also be able to demonstrate a commitment to a career in paediatric anaesthesia. Applicants must be eligible to register with the GMC.

Main duties of the job

1. To provide a high-quality elective and emergency anaesthetic service.
2. To engage in clinical governance activities such as critical incident reporting, attend morbidity and mortality meetings, perform audit, and participate in any mandatory training deemed necessary.
3. To actively engage in the teaching and training of other members of the anaesthetic department and hospital staff.
4. Engage with quality improvement activity.
5. Perform additional management and administrative tasks as deemed appropriate to the position.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.

Person specification

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential criteria

Primary medical qualification - MBBS (or equivalent)
Full GMC registration (obtained by designated start date)
FRCA (or equivalent level of knowledge)

Desirable criteria

MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
Higher degree - MSc, MPhil
MEPA or other paediatric simulator training
APLS / EPALS

GOSH Culture and Values

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.

Experience/Knowledge

Essential criteria

At least 3 years' higher specialist training in anaesthesia and within 2 years of completing or up to 2 years post completing a recognised training scheme.
One year's training in paediatric anaesthesia (or equivalent experience)
Experience of audit/quality improvement activities
Experience of teaching and presenting
Experience of management and understanding of principles of clinical governance

Desirable criteria

Clinical experience in related paediatric specialties
Published research in peer reviewed journals

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

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.