Paediatric Clinical Fellowship in Gastroenterology-Acute

Main area
Paediatric Gastroenterology
Grade
NHS Medical \& Dental: Specialty Registrar
Contract
12 months (Fixed Term)
Hours
Full time \- 40 hours per week
Job ref
271\-GAG\-8004746
Site
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£45,715 \- £69,976 pro rata, per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/06/2026 23:59

Job overview

Clinical Fellow (Equivalent of ST6\+) in Paediatric Gastroenterology

We are looking to appoint a Clinical Fellow to join the Paediatric Gastroenterology services at GOSH. The appointment will be for a year, subject to satisfactory performance review at 6 months. The post will be required for an immediate start and is subject to satisfactory pre\-employment checks. There may also be potential scope for possible other ST6 positions later in the year. This is an exciting opportunity to gain or extend your clinical experience in Paediatric Gastroenterology, in the unique and supportive environment of Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) is a national centre of excellence in the provision of specialist children's health care, currently delivering the widest range of specialist care of any children's hospital in the UK. GOSH and UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health form the largest paediatric research and teaching centre in the UK

The post is not recognised for training, but the appointee will be treated equitably to trainees in recognised training posts. MRCPCH part II or equivalent is essential for the ST6 posts.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be based at the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust (GOSH).

This is a Trust Fellow in Paediatric Gastroenterology at ST6\+ level (Paediatric experience for more than 5 years \- including some previous experience in paediatric gastroenterology, as a doctor at a post\-graduate level). Employment is subject to successful job appraisal and portfolio review.

This is an innovative for 12 months post providing in depth exposure to gastroenterology, in one of the largest paediatric units in the UK. We aim at the end of this post to have provided comprehensive foundational within Paediatric Gastroenterology. Following this 12\-month post, we encourage our fellows to apply for a further 12 months in our advanced fellowship in either Mucosal Immunology \& IBD, Nutrition and Intestinal Failure Rehabilitation, or Neuro\-gastroenterology and GI Motility.

The post holder will be one of a team delivering high quality clinical care to patients with gastro\-intestinal conditions. The post holder will be providing care within our specialist gastroenterology ward, and as part of our outreach service to children elsewhere within the hospital. They will also provide support to patients from our subspecialty areas (neuro\-gastroenterology and motility, mucosal immunology \& Intestinal failure, and rehabilitation). Allocated endoscopy lists and outpatient clinic should not be expected in our foundational training year.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role attached. The Person Specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required, both attached.

Person specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential criteria

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 WorkplaceSkills/Abilities

Essential criteria

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 enthusiasmDesirable criteria

Ability to teach nursing and medical staff
Ability to take initiative when requiredAcademic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential criteria

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’s’ 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 endoscopyDesirable criteria

Higher degree – MSc, MPhil related disciplineExperience/Knowledge

Essential criteria

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
Paediatric experience in paediatric gastroenterology for more than 2 year, at post\-graduate level (doctor)
Understanding of the spectrum of GI and Allergic Multi\-system ConditionsDesirable criteria

Published research in peer reviewed journals

*Please be advised that:*

*The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2\-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.*

*The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.*

*Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.*

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 .

*We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.*

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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