About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for an exciting 12-month full-time Clinical and Translational Research Fellowship within the National Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) Service at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London.
This unique fellowship offers an exceptional opportunity for a paediatrician or dermatologist to gain specialist clinical and academic experience at one of the world's leading centres for the care of children and young people with epidermolysis bullosa. The successful candidate will become an integral member of our multidisciplinary team, providing specialist care for patients with EB whilst contributing to pioneering translational research.
A particular highlight of this fellowship is the opportunity to play a leading role in MISSION EB DELIVER, an innovative open-label clinical study investigating EBSTROCEL mesenchymal stromal cell infusions for patients with epidermolysis bullosa. Working closely with the Clinical Research Facility at Great Ormond Street Hospital, the successful candidate will gain first-hand experience in delivering an advanced cell therapy programme, including patient assessment, infusion procedures, clinical trial delivery and longitudinal follow-up care.
Main duties of the job
This is a new post aimed for a doctor who wishes to acquire unique experience in a subspecialty of pediatric dermatology with some clinical and in addition the unusual opportunities to take part in research and the running of a clinical trial MISSIONEB-Deliver an open study of mesenchymal intravenous Stromal cell infusions, CRODStrom in children with recessive dystrophic Epidemolysis bullosa.
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.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
We conduct full criminal record checks on all successful candidates.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- 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
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- GMC Registration in Paediatrics with a Licence to Practise, obtained by the start date.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- At least two years' experience in paediatrics including the management of complex and emergency presentations
Desirable
- Experience in Clinical Audit processes
- Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
- Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
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
Guilford Street
London
WC1N 3JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)