About this role
Job summary
Senior Fellow to join the Neuroinflammatory Service at GOSH - 12 month Fixed Term Contract
GOSH provides an NHS England Highly Specialised Service (HSS) for children across London and South and West England with acute and relapsing demyelination and as part of this service manages patients with ADEM, MOGAD and relapsing MOGAD, multiple sclerosis and AQP4 + Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder. Amongst other neuroinflammatory conditions. As part of this service we have over 100 demyelination patients, with more than 400 hospital visits per year. The service in addition manages a further 50-100 children with auto-immune encephalitis, opsoclonus myoclonus syndrome, antibody mediated movement disorders, auto-immune myasthenia gravis as well as children with complex neurological presentations as a result of systemic inflammation. The post will provide experience in both the acute care and long term follow up, including managing a range of immune modulating treatments.
Main duties of the job
GOSH provides an NHS England Highly Specialised Service (HSS) for children across London and South and West England with acute and relapsing demyelination and as part of this service manages patients with ADEM, MOGAD and relapsing MOGAD, multiple sclerosis and AQP4 + Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder amongst other neuroinflammatory conditions. As part of this service we have over 100 demyelination patients, with more than 400 hospital visits per year. The service in addition manages a further 50-100 children with auto-immune encephalitis, opsoclonus myoclonus syndrome, antibody mediated movement disorders, auto-immune myasthenia gravis as well as children with complex neurological presentations as a result of systemic inflammation. The post will provide experience in both the acute care and long term follow up, including managing a range of immune modulating treatments. The service is highly research active with a portfolio of both investigator initiated and industry funded studies with strong collaborations both nationally and internationally.
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.
Person Specification
GOSH 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
Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential
Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice or IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 or Occupational English Test (medicine version) with a minimum score of 'B' in each domain. MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline
Experience/Knowledge Essential
At least 3 years' experience in Neurology Experience of teaching and presenting Experience of audit activities Understanding of principles of clinical governance
Desirable
Clinical experience in related paediatric specialties Published research in peer reviewed journals
Skills/Abilities Essential
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
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)