Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital is seeking a Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases to join their integrated service. The role involves managing complex cases, developing new services, and collaborating with various specialties. Candidates should have extensive experience and relevant qualifications in pediatric infectious diseases.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice required.
• Extensive experience in Paediatric Infectious Diseases.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to inpatient ID services and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Implement new vaccine service and expand antimicrobial stewardship.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Leadership

Research Application

Interpersonal Skills

Education

MRCPCH or equivalent

CCT/CCST in Paediatric Infectious Diseases

Higher degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent)

Job description

Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases

Employer: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Location: London, United Kingdom
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: 14 May 2025

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Discipline: Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases
Position Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Result Type: Jobs

Job summary

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust and the Institute of Child Health invite applications for a 10 PA Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases based at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Applications are welcome from those interested in full-time, part-time, or job share arrangements.

This role offers the opportunity to join an integrated infectious disease service and develop new services, including infection management in immunocompromised hosts, aligning with the upcoming GOSH Children's Cancer Centre (opening in 2028). The post also involves implementing a new vaccine service and expanding antimicrobial stewardship.

The department handles over 3,500 patient episodes annually, with referrals from North Central and North East London and Southern England. The inpatient ward (Pelican Ward) shares facilities with rheumatology, dermatology, immunology, and BMT, featuring Hepa-filtered cubicles and negative pressure isolation rooms. Close collaboration exists with immunology, BMT, microbiology, virology, and infection prevention teams.

Main duties of the job

This is a full-time (10 PA) substantive consultant role. The postholder will contribute to inpatient ID services, working closely with Dr Bamford and Dr Kadambari. The role requires presence at GOSH for 42 weeks annually, with 10 weeks allocated for leave.

About us

GOSH is committed to fair, unbiased recruitment based on merit. We promote diversity and inclusion, ensuring all staff are valued and respected. We welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities, long-term health conditions, and LGBT+ community members. Our policies support fair treatment and inclusion, and we are accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. Staff networks foster an inclusive culture, open to all employees.

Job description

Details of key tasks and responsibilities are provided in the full job description and person specification documents available as attachments.

Person Specification

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

• Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice
• MRCPCH or equivalent
• CCT/CCST in Paediatric Infectious Diseases (or within 6 months at interview) or eligible for CESR
• Level 3 safeguarding training

Desirable qualifications

• Higher degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent)
• Formal teaching qualification
• Management qualification

Experience/Knowledge

• Extensive experience in Paediatric Infectious Diseases
• Experience in Immunology
• Teaching experience with students and multidisciplinary teams
• Leadership in clinical audit processes
• Research publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Experience with clinical governance and quality improvement projects
• Valid BLS training

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to work under pressure in multidisciplinary settings
• Presentation skills
• Research application skills
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Initiative and adaptability

Desirable skills

• Leadership abilities

GOSH Culture and Values

• Welcoming, helpful, expert, team-oriented
• Experience in diverse and inclusive teams
• Understanding of diversity, inclusion, and equality issues
• Contributions to EDI initiatives

Additional considerations

This role requires a DBS check and current UK professional registration. Applicants needing Skilled Worker sponsorship are encouraged to apply. Further details are available on the GOSH website.