About this role
Job summary
Clinical Fellow (Equivalent of ST6+) in Paediatric Gastroenterology for Nutrition and Intestinal Failure Rehabilitation
The Paediatric Gastroenterology team at Great Ormond Street Hospital are inviting applications for a Clinical Fellow in the Nutrition and Intestinal Failure Rehabilitation subspecialty of the Paediatric Gastroenterology service at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity for applicants who wish to extend clinical experience by gaining additional subspecialty experience within Paediatric Gastroenterology in the unique and supportive environment of Great Ormond Street Hospital.
In this post, the applicant will be responsible for providing senior middle grade supervision of the Gastroenterology Inpatient and Outpatient service ensuring continuity of care for patients and families as they progress through treatment.
The appointment will initially be for 12 months starting from September 2026 with the possibility thereafter of extension by mutual agreement.
In this post, you will be working as part of a MDT and will be responsible for providing senior middle grade care for both inpatients and outpatients, ensuring continuity of care for patients and families as they progress through treatment.
Main duties of the job
This is an established post in the Unit of Nutrition and Intestinal Failure Rehabiliatiation at ST6+ level or equivalent trained Paediatrician. It would also be a suitable role for a post-CCT fellowship. The post is for an initial 12 month period, with an opportunity to extend for a longer period, as part of your job appraisal and review. Many of our fellows stay longer to work in other areas of gastroenterology, or to pursue research.
The post provides a unique and exciting opportunity for training in Gastroenterology, in one of the largest units in the UK, with a specific focus in for training in Paediatric Nutrition and Intestinal Failure Rehabilitation with a focus on managing children requiring both inpatient and home parenteral nutrition (PN) and those referred for consideration of small intestinal transplantation. We are a UK recognised training centre in Paediatric Gastroenterology by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH). This is not a HEE recognised post.
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 application in process) 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. Paediatric experience for more than 5 years, at post-graduate level (doctor), including training in paediatric resuscitation Paediatric experience in paediatric gastroenterology for more than 2 years, at post-graduate level (doctor) MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent Experience of diagnostic endoscopy
Desirable
Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline
Experience/Knowledge Essential
Experience in paediatric gastroenterology Experience of audit activities Understanding of principles of clinical governance Broad knowledge of paediatric medicine Be confident in the management of paediatric emergency, for a range of medical specialities, Commitment to carry out high quality research, leading to publications. Experience of teaching and presenting Understanding of the spectrum of IBD and Mucosal Immunology Conditions Paediatric experience in paediatric gastroenterology for more than 2 year, at post-graduate level (doctor)
Desirable
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 Able to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of colleagues Flexible/Adaptable Drive and enthusiasm
Desirable
Ability to take initiative when required Ability to teach nursing and medical staff
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
London
WC1N3JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)