Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Ormond Street Hospital is seeking a Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases. The role involves providing inpatient care, developing new services, and working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment. Candidates must have extensive experience in the field and relevant qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary and the chance to contribute to significant healthcare initiatives.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice.
• CCT/CCST in Paediatric Infectious Diseases or equivalent training.
• Extensive experience in Paediatric Infectious Diseases.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient ID service and work closely with leading doctors.
• Implement new vaccine service and expand antimicrobial stewardship.
• Participate in quality or safety improvement projects.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Education

PhD

MRCPCH or equivalent

Formal teaching qualification

Job description

Go back Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases

The closing date is 08 June 2025

AND THE INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH

CONSULTANT IN PAEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Applications are invited for a 10 PA Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Disease post based at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. Applications will also be considered from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to be appointed to a post integrating with the existing infectious disease service. This post will also provide additional roles for a range of new opportunities at GOSH. These include developing services for infection in the immunocompromised host and aligns with the GOSH Children's Cancer Centre which will be due to open in 2028. The successful postholder will also have the opportunity to help implement a new vaccine service and expand our existing antimicrobial stewardship programme.

The department deals with over 3,500 patient episodes per year. Referrals to the department are received from North Central and North East London as well as Southern England.The inpatient ward (Pelican Ward) is shared with rheumatology, dermatology, immunology and BMT and includes Hepa-filtered, air flow controlled cubicles with negative pressure isolation facilities. There are close working relationships between ID and the clinical Immunology, and BMT teams as well as medical microbiology, virology and infection prevention and control.

Main duties of the job

This is a full time (10 PA) Consultant substantive post. The post holder will provide a contribution to the inpatient ID service, working closely with Dr Bamford and Dr Kadambari who lead in this area. The post holder will be expected to be at GOSH for a 42 weeks each year, the remaining 10 weeks being for annual, study, professional leave.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

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

• Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice
• MRCPCH or equivalent
• CCT/CCST in subspecialty of Paediatric Infectious Diseases (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience (eligible for CESR)
• Level 3 safeguarding training
• Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
• Formal teaching qualification

Experience/Knowledge

• Extensive experience in Paediatric Infectious Diseases
• Some experience in Immunology
• Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
• Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
• Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects.
• Valid BLS Training
• Valid APLS and NLS
• Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
• Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
• Experience of clinical leadership or management
• Some experience of microbiology and infection control
• Specific experience and expertise in management of infection in immunocompromised host

Skills/Abilities

• High level written and oral communication skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Ability to work on own initiative within an ever changing environment.

GOSH Culture and Values

• Always welcoming
• Always helpful
• Always one team
• Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
• Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
• 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

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.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

£105,504 to £139,882 a yearBasic pay pro rata, per annum