Candidates must hold full GMC registration with a license to practice, possess the FRCS (Orth) or equivalent, and have prior experience in paediatric orthopaedics. Post holders will work closely with consultants in diverse sub-specialty areas and are encouraged to engage in all departmental activities. The role is part of a renowned institution recognized for its excellence in children's health care and research.
Applications are invited for appointment to this subspecialty inPaediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Trust as a fixed term contract of 6 months (July 2025) and 12 months (October 2025). These posts are for Senior Clinical Fellows.
The aim of these posts is to provide sub-specialty clinical training in all aspects of elective paediatric orthopaedic surgery, in particular for rare disorders and complex procedures. Fellows will gain experience in all major areas of paediatric orthopaedics. Rotations between senior staff will ensure that the appointee will work in a variety of sub-specialist areas. There is some flexibility regarding the roster. The responsibilities include the full pathway of surgical treatment for elective cases, outpatient clinics, audit and research. A typical week includes 2 operating days, 2 clinic days and at least one half day for research.
Applicants must have full GMC registration with a licence to practice, possess the FRCS (Orth) or equivalent and have previous experience in paediatric orthopaedics.
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) is a national centre of excellence in the provision of specialist children's health care, currently delivering the widest range of specialist care of any children's hospital in the UK. GOSH and UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health form the largest paediatric research and teaching centre in the UK.
The post holder will be assigned to a consultant once appointed and will work predominately with one/two consultants. It is expected that you will assist with other clinics and theatre lists as appropriate. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the timetable and duties with the current post holder and the consultants on appointment.
This timetable contains essentially all the activities currently taking place within the unit. The postholder will be encouraged to take part in all the activities offered within the department, particularly the theatre lists when clinic commitments permit.
Currently, the post holder is on a non-resident on-call rota, which meets both New Deal and EWTD.
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