About this role
Job summary
This is a full-time post, and the post holder will be part of the Paediatric Nephrology department, in the Body, Bones and Mind Directorate at GOSH. The position is advertised as a full-time 10PA post, but requests to work less than full time will be considered. The post holder will participate in the on-call rota on a 1 in 8 basis, supporting the acute nephrology service on Eagle ward, across the hospital and the wider region.
The post holder will otherwise primarily be involved in outpatient work, managing the care of children in several specialist nephrology clinics (including but not limited to renal tubulopathies, glomerular disease, renal genetics and stone clinics). In addition, the post holder will support the General Nephrology outpatient service and will be required to support additional clinics for consultants covering additional acute on-call work. See detailed Job Description for the outline job plan for Direct Clinical Care and Supporting Professional Activities.
Main duties of the job
Specific Clinical Duties
We anticipate that the appointee will undertake approximately two speciality clinics per week and one general nephrology clinic every week. The appointee will be expected to participate in relevant weekly meetings at GOSH. The appointee will participate in the clinical supervision and training of the junior medical staff.
GOSH Renal Unit Information
The Renal Unit, the largest in the UK, comprises a 14-bed ward located in the New Morgan Stanley Clinical Building alongside a Transplant / Dialysis Unit. We provide a comprehensive diagnostic and treatment service for children with renal disorders, with an annual average of 600 admissions, 6000 outpatients, 25-39 renal transplants and 65 patients on the peritoneal or haemodialysis programme. We cover every aspect of paediatric nephrology with expertise in congenital renal anomalies, nephrotic syndrome, renovascular hypertension, vasculitis, tubular, glomerular, metabolic and stone disorders. Very strong working links exist with paediatric urology, radiology, pathology and rheumatology. Surgical care of patients requiring kidney replacement therapy (KRT) is provided by a team of seven transplant surgeons. The renal ward is run by two senior ward sisters and a junior sister and practice educators. There are 6 nurse practitioners or advanced nurse practitioners across haemodialysis and specialist clinics.
About us
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
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
GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date) MRCPCH by examination or equivalent On the GMC's Specialist Register OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview. Note: Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training Valid Basic Life Support Training
Desirable
Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent Research/publications Formal teaching qualification Leadership qualification APLS/NLS Training
Experience/Knowledge Essential
Extensive experience in Paediatric Nephrology 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
Leadership 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
London
WC1N 3JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)