Trust Fellows in Paediatric Anaesthesia
Job summary
Applications are invited for 12-months fixed term Fellowship posts in Paediatric Anaesthesia at Great Ormond Street Hospital commencing in Feb 2027 (1 post) and May 2027 (2 posts). They are designed to offer extensive training opportunities for clinicians wishing to pursue a career in paediatric anaesthesia. The posts will consist of 12 months training in anaesthesia at this busy tertiary paediatric referral centre.
These are Trust Fellow positions. They don't have a National Training Number. The FRCA or equivalent level of knowledge is mandatory. Applicants would be expected to have completed the equivalent of at least one year of higher/advanced training in paediatric anaesthesia (or equivalent) and be within two years of completion or two years post completion of specialist training in anaesthesia at the start of the position. They should also be able to demonstrate a commitment to a career in paediatric anaesthesia. Applicants must be eligible to register with the GMC.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a high-quality elective and emergency anaesthetic service.
- To engage in clinical governance activities such as critical incident reporting, attend morbidity and mortality meetings, perform audit, and participate in any mandatory training deemed necessary.
- To actively engage in the teaching and training of other members of the anaesthetic department and hospital staff.
- Engage with quality improvement activity.
- Perform additional management and administrative tasks as deemed appropriate to the position.
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 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
- 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
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
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS (or equivalent)
- Full GMC registration (obtained by designated start date)
- FRCA (or equivalent level of knowledge)
Desirable
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- Higher degree - MSc, MPhil
- MEPA or other paediatric simulator training
- APLS / EPALS
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- At least 3 years' higher specialist training in anaesthesia and within 2 years of completing or up to 2 years post completing a recognised training scheme.
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Experience of audit/quality improvement activities
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- One year's training in paediatric anaesthesia (or equivalent experience)
Desirable
- Clinical experience in related paediatric specialties
- Published research in peer reviewed journals