Trust Doctor in Paediatric Endocrinology

Job overview

Trust Doctor in Paediatric Endocrinology

(1 FTE post Equivalent of Specialist Trainee 2+)

Basic salary £41,750- £47,524

This is an exciting opportunity to gain or extend your clinical experience of Endocrinology in the unique and supportive environment of Great Ormond Street Hospital.   As a valued member of the team you will be included in the educational and training activities of the units and will be offered study leave.  Clinical research, audit and quality improvement activities will also be encouraged.

We are looking for ` Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Trust Doctors to join the Endocrinology Department. These posts are available to start in March 2025 for 12 months on a fixed term basis,  There may be a possibility of extension.

The post will provide an excellent experience for someone wishing to train in Paediatric Endocrinology.  Previous experience in General Paediatrics/ Neonates at senior house officer/ ST1+ equivalent (i.e. completed 1+ year) is essential, ideally in the UK. We will not consider applicants who do not fulfil the above criteria. The post is not recognised for training.

The post holder will work as part of a team covering the clinical aspects and day-to day running of the Endocrinology services during the day time Monday to Friday.  Out of hours, the post holder will be covering long days (Endocrinology), weekends (as part of a Medical Specialities rota), as well as night on call commitments as part of a Hospital at Night team.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include:

• Work in collaboration with the Endocrine team and Consultants and act as a liaison point for the day to day management of patients with endocrine conditions.
• Provide support to local hospital teams as needed and to liaise with the Endocrine SpRs and consultant on call about management issues.
• To organise inpatient admissions as needed.
• Daily review of endocrine inpatients on Kingfisher and Squirrel wards and any outlier consultations on other wards.
• Presentation at Grand Round of patients admitted for investigation and interpretation of their results.
• Carrying out ward duties as discussed on ward round.
• Liaising with parents.
• Attend outpatient endocrine clinics.
• Opportunities to present cases at regional meetings.
• Allocated management roles in coordinating national/ regional/ departmental MDT meetings, quality improvement and clinical governance.

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 attachment/s below.