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TRUST FELLOW IN PAEDIATRIC METABOLIC MEDICINE
(Equivalent of SPECIALIST TRAINEE 5+)
This is an exciting opportunity to gain or extend your clinical experience of metabolic medicine in the unique and supportive environment of Great Ormond Street Hospital. As a valued member of the middle-grade team you will be included in the educational and training activities of the unit and will be offered study leave. Clinical research activities will also be encouraged.
The post is available from September 2026 and is fixed term for 6 months with the possibility of extension.
Please be advised that this role may close earlier than advertised, if we receive a high volume of applications.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Training and Responsibilities:
- o assist in the care of metabolic inpatients, including planning of admissions, investigations, and outpatient follow-up.
- Referral service for patients throughout the hospital with metabolic problems.
- Daily review of metabolic inpatients on Kingfisher and Alligator wards
- Provide an inpatient metabolic service to patients admitted by other teams and to review as needed.
- To assist in the management of both diagnosed or new metabolic patients in other hospitals
- Attendance at outpatient clinics and consultant-led ward-rounds.
- Supporting clinical trials carried out in the clinical research facility under the Metabolic Unit.
- On-call commitment for the Medical Unit.
- Carrying out ward duties as discussed on ward round.
- Weekly metabolic meetings.
Non-Clinical Training and Responsibilities
- The trainees and fellows will be encouraged to take part in the Unit’s research activities.
- Contribution to regular audit and clinical governance activities
- Presentation at Grand Round of patients admitted for investigation and interpretation of their results
- Liaising with parents.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings
- Contribute to the departmental teaching programme
- Teaching nursing staff and resident doctors
- Presentation of cases at regional meeting
Detailed job description and main 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
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
- Ability to work well as part of a team and to share and encourage good practice
- Flexible/Adaptable
- Drive and enthusiasm
- Confident in the management of the sick child
Desirable
- Ability to operate within a wider context
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years in RCPCH approved posts OR minimum of 2 years post-registration paediatric experience. Should include 6 months neonatal intensive care.
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Experience of audit activities
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Broad knowledge of paediatric medicine
- Commitment to carry out high quality research, leading to publications.
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Clinical experience in related paediatric specialties
Desirable
- 6 months experience in Metabolic Medicine
- Training in child protection
GOSH Values and Culture
Essential
- Our Always values: Always welcoming, Always helpful, Always expert, 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
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration (obtained by designated start date)
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree – MSc, MPhil related discipline
- PALS/APLS/NALS
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This advert is for Paediatric Metabolic Registrar with Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Paediatrics role. The advertised salary is £45,715 - £69,976 pro rata, per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 6 months (N/A). The application deadline is 13 Aug 2026.
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