Paediatric Palliative Care Specialist

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Great Ormond Street Hospital Full time
Job Overview

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated professional to fill a PA Substantive Consultant post in Paediatric Palliative Medicine (PPM).

The successful candidate will be an integral member of the Louis Dundas Centre for Paediatric Palliative Care in the Blood Cells and Cancer Directorate, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care to patients and their families.

The Louis Dundas Centre is one of the leading paediatric palliative care teams in Europe, with a strong focus on academic research and clinical expertise. The Centre aims to bring together the best possible care for children, young people, and families, and the successful candidate will play a key role in achieving this goal.

The role will involve promoting and supporting the delivery of all aspects of palliative and end-of-life care to GOSH patients referred from multiple sources within London and the South East of England. The team's activity is undertaken both on site and in the patients' homes, local hospital, or hospices.

The appointee will be expected to attend LDC interdisciplinary team meetings, including clinical, business, and educational meetings, as well as other departmental meetings and ward rounds as appropriate to supporting the Trust-wide integrated palliative care service.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Providing high-quality care to patients and their families, working closely with the multidisciplinary team.
  • Attending LDC interdisciplinary team meetings, including clinical, business, and educational meetings.
  • Participating in quality or safety improvement projects, and contributing to the development of clinical governance.
  • Leading in Clinical Audit processes, and participating in the development of clinical policies and procedures.
  • Providing teaching and training to students and other healthcare professionals, and contributing to the development of educational programs.
Working for Our Organisation

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. We are an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

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 staff networks, including BAME, LGBT+, Disability, and Long-Term Health Conditions networks, which provide a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will have:

  • GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice.
  • MRCP, MRCPCH, or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Paediatrics.
  • CCT/CCST in Paediatric Palliative Medicine (PPM), or equivalent training and experience (eligible for CESR).

The ideal candidate will have experience in Paediatric palliative care, teaching students and multi-disciplinary teams, leading in Clinical Audit processes, and published research in peer-reviewed journals in relevant areas. They will also have high-level written and oral communication skills, ability to organise and prioritise their workload, and excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions, and LGBT+ community members. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, and we foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected, and acknowledged.

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