Description
The Paediatric Neurosurgery department at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), London, UK, invites applications for a training fellowship in paediatric Neurosurgery.
Applications are invited for 5 positions at Great Ormond Street Hospital to commence in August 2027, fixed-term for 12 months.
The Department runs a busy general paediatric neurosurgical practice. In addition, there is a comprehensive multidisciplinary neuro-oncology programme and sub-specialist interests including; epilepsy surgery, craniofacial surgery, paediatric spinal neurosurgery, neuro-vascular surgery, spasticity (including selective dorsal rhizotomy), cranio-cervical junction, complex hydrocephalus/endoscopy, stereotactic radiosurgery and fetal surgery.
It is anticipated that the successful applicant will have completed their neurosurgical registrar/resident training and wishes to pursue a career with an emphasis in paediatric neurosurgery. The successful candidate will participate in an on-call rota. Applicants must have full registration with the GMC, possess the FRCS or equivalent and have at least 6 months' paediatric neurosurgical experience.
The post will be most suited to a neurosurgical trainee who has completed their neurosurgical registrar/resident training, who has already had some paediatric neurosurgical experience and who is looking to take up a consultant post with a principal interest in paediatric neurosurgery.
This post has been made possible by recent recommendations of the Surgical Advisory Committee (SAC) in Neurosurgery in recognition of the unique training opportunities that exist in the department of Paediatric Neurosurgery within this trust.
The Clinical Fellow will gain valuable experience in the management of all the common Paediatric Neurosurgical conditions including hydrocephalus and head injury.
Job Responsibilities: The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification:
- GOSH Culture and Values:
- 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:
- Completed basic neurosurgical training
- Appropriate GMC registration to be obtained by the designated start date.
- Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills - Ability to communicate well with colleagues, children and families of patients
- Demonstrate an involvement in a Clinical Audit Project
- Computer Literacy/ IT Skills
- Ability to teach nursing and medical staff
- Medical management - able to supervise junior medical staff
- Able to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs
- Ability to manage their time and workload
- Competence in all aspects of general paediatric surgical management
- Experience/Knowledge:
- Understanding and proven ability to apply Research findings in a Clinical / Organisational context
- Experience of teaching/presenting
- Previous experience of paediatric neurosurgery at registrar level
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Awareness of own limitations, consulting senior colleagues appropriately
- Familiar with the spectrum of Neurosurgical conditions presented in infancy & childhood
Benefits: No specific benefits mentioned.