Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned children's hospital is inviting applications for a full-time Paediatric Consultant to join its Gastroenterology team. The role involves clinical leadership and patient care management, with commitments including on-call duties and outpatient clinics. Candidates should have a relevant medical degree and specialist training in Gastroenterology, alongside a track record in clinical research and teamwork. The hospital promotes a diverse workforce and inclusive environment, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Must be an innovative and enthusiastic consultant with appropriate clinical experience.
• Experience in managing patient care and leading a team of doctors is essential.
• Skills in neurogastroenterology and GI investigations expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of patient care in the Gastroenterology team.
• Undertake ward rounds at the weekend and on public holidays.
• Conduct outpatient clinics and contribute to multi-disciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Paediatric Gastroenterology

Leadership skills

Clinical research experience

Teamwork

Education

Relevant medical degree

Specialist training in Paediatric Gastroenterology

Job description

Overview

We are currently inviting applications for a full time Paediatric Consultant to join our Gastroenterology team.

This exciting opportunity is for a full‑time post to work in this unique and supportive environment within a busy children's hospital.

We are looking for an innovative, enthusiastic consultant with appropriate clinical experience to join our team of 11 paediatric Gastroenterologists working across GI Allergy and Neurogastroenterology & Motility Units. The GI Allergy service provides specialist multi‑disciplinary care to central and North London, and we host an active clinical research unit. We aim to expand our expertise especially in Upper GI motility assessment and treatments, related research in this subspeciality.

Main Duties of the job

This post involves a 1 in 7 on‑call commitment (non‑resident) for Gastroenterology patients when attending providing 24 hour cover for the service. They will also be required to undertake senior leadership responsibility for the management of patient care whilst leading a team of middle grade Drs in the in‑patient care of children. The on‑call consultant is expected to undertake ward rounds at the weekend and on public holidays.

Specific Clinical Duties

The post holder will share the outpatient and inpatient service with the other post holders. The main Gastroenterology ward round on Monday am is the principal teaching ward round and is attended by all consultants together. The post holder will also be attending service‑wide MDTs such as histology and radiology meetings.

The post consists of 2 fixed outpatient clinics per week, alongside 1 weekly GI Allergy MDT meeting, pre and post clinic planning meetings. The post holder will undertake one acute paediatric gastroenterology assessment unit (PGAU) or endoscopy / manometry every other week under general anaesthesia. The GI allergy service is developing a nasal endoscopy service, which the post‑holder will be expected to contribute. Maintaining skills in neurogastroenterology will be encouraged, through assisting in performance, analysis and reporting specialist impedance and manometric studies, They will provide support in performing a manometry list to the motility unit, if required. The post‑holder will regularly undertake/supervise trainees in other GI investigations.

The post holder will contribute to 1 in 10 on‑call commitment providing 24‑hour cover for the service. The on‑call consultant is expected to undertake ward rounds at the weekend and on public holidays.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

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.