Job summary
Consultant in Paediatric Endocrinology Specialising in Bone Disorders and Calcium Metabolism
Applications are invited for a new full-time 10 PA substantive paediatric consultant post specialising in bone disorders and calcium metabolism. The post holder will be based equally at both the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), Stanmore and the Department of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).
The applicant must have tertiary level experience in managing children and young people with problems of bone and calcium metabolism. The post holder will be required to integrate the service and patient pathways across both sites. The successful candidate will take part in the attending consultant on-call rota at GOSH (1 in 6 weeks). There will be no acute general paediatric duties.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual with previous training at a tertiary level. The RNOH is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK, and is a worldwide leader in the field of orthopaedics. It provides a comprehensive range of neuro-musculoskeletal health care, including complex bone tumour work. This is an exciting time to join the GOSH Endocrine Department as it has undergone significant strategic redevelopment with service redevelopment, expansion of staffing levels, full electronic patient records, an attending system and protected time for activities such as research, education, coaching and mentoring and systems management.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be based equally across both hospitals. GOSH will be the primary employer.
RNOH is a specialist referral centre for rare paediatric bone metabolic and musculoskeletal disease. RNOH runs the paediatric Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) service for the majority of patients in England and has close clinical and research links with the adult FOP service at RNOH. There are ongoing trials of drug treatments for FOP which are planned to include paediatrics in the near future. RNOH paediatricians provide care for some children referred from the sarcoma service, including those receiving medical treatment for aneurysmal bone cysts and children diagnosed with fibrous dysplasia. There are also a number of children cared for at RNOH with osteogenesis imperfecta. There is a paediatric rheumatology service at RNOH. This service cares for children with inflammatory and non-inflammatory conditions. A team of consultant paediatricians and 4 non consultant grade doctors provide 24 hour care for children at RNOH. Every paediatric inpatient is reviewed by a consultant paediatrician daily.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role. The Person Specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role. The Person Specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments
Person Specification
Culture and Values
Essential
- 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
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
RNOH: values
Essential
- Patients first, always
- Excellence in all we do
- Trust, honesty and respect for each other
- Equality for all
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- CCT/CCST in Paediatric Endocrinology (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience (eligible for CESR)
- Experience in Bone Diseases and Calcium Metabolism
- Safeguarding Level 3
Desirable
- Higher degree – PhD, MD or equivalent
- Formal teaching qualification
- Experience in Bone Diseases and Calcium Metabolism
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience in Paediatric Endocrinology
- Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
- 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
Desirable
- Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
- Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
- Experience of clinical leadership or management
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- 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 an ever-changing environment.
Desirable
Person Specification
Culture and Values
Essential
- 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
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
RNOH: values
Essential
- Patients first, always
- Excellence in all we do
- Trust, honesty and respect for each other
- Equality for all
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- CCT/CCST in Paediatric Endocrinology (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience (eligible for CESR)
- Experience in Bone Diseases and Calcium Metabolism
- Safeguarding Level 3
Desirable
- Higher degree – PhD, MD or equivalent
- Formal teaching qualification
- Experience in Bone Diseases and Calcium Metabolism
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience in Paediatric Endocrinology
- Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
- 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
Desirable
- Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
- Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
- Experience of clinical leadership or management
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- 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 an ever-changing environment.
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
