Clinical Fellow (ST4+) in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (FEDs)

Job summary Clinical Fellow in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Great Ormond Street Hospital in the Feeding and Eating Disorder service (FEDs) – 10 PAs There is an exciting opportunity for a 6 month clinical fellow role in the Feeding and Eating Disorder Service (FEDs) at Great Ormond Street Hospital starting on 5 February 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a National and Specialist Tier 4 team and to learn about paediatric liaison at a world-leading children’s hospital and specialist in rare disorders. It is a full time post but we are also willing to consider LTFT applicants. The clinical supervisor is Dr Philippa Buckley. The team offers out-patient assessments, second opinions and highly specialist management for eating and feeding disorders including ARFID and anorexia nervosa. Main duties of the job The fellow will also take part in the out of hours on call rota for North East London and a daytime liaison rota at GOSH. We will be offering opportunities to attend a weekly academic program in child psychiatry, and opportunities for research and teaching for those interested. About us 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; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed. We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. 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 BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee. Job description Job 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 Values Essential GOSH Values 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) MRCPsych or equivalent Experience/Knowledge Essential Experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (or equivalent specialist training). Experience of teaching and presenting Experience of audit activities Understanding of principles of clinical governance Desirable Clinical experience in related psychiatric specialties Published research in peer reviewed journals 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 Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Employer details Employer name Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Address Great Ormond Street Hospital London WC1N 3JH #J-18808-Ljbffr