Job summary
3x Trust Fellows (Equivalent to Specialist Trainee 4+) in Paediatric Inherited Cardiovascular Diseases
Applications are invited for the above posts, 2 x posts to start in January 2022 and 1 x post to start in May 2022. The post is fixed term for 6 months with the potential to extend.
These posts do not attract a National Training Number, but may be useful for out of programme experience for paediatric cardiology trainees, aspiring paediatric cardiologists or adult cardiology trainees with an interest in inherited cardiac conditions, as well as general paediatric trainees with an interest in cardiology. The post has also been approved for sub-specialty training in paediatric inherited cardiovascular diseases.
We are the largest centre in Europe for the care of inherited cardiovascular disease in children, looking after over 5,000 outpatients per year, and are part of the UCLP Inherited Cardiovascular Diseases service. The service at GOSH is part of the Cardiac Unit at Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and includes disease-specific clinics for cardiomyopathies, inherited arrhythmia syndromes, aortopathy syndromes and rare diseases with cardiovascular involvement. Families are seen at Great Ormond Street for screening, diagnosis, evaluation and management.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team that includes clinical nurse specialists, genetic counsellors, clinicians assistants, clinical psychologists and paediatric cardiac technicians, with close links to the electrophysiology, general paediatric cardiology, cardiac transplantation and clinical genetics teams. These posts will provide ample experience in the diagnosis, management and follow-up of children with inherited cardiac conditions, and will offer unique opportunities for clinical research. The fellow will rotate on a 3-monthly basis through the cardiomyopathy, inherited arrhythmia and aortopathy firms.
The Fellow will be responsible for seeing patients and families in consultant-led outpatient clinics, the investigation and day-to-day management of acute inpatients and the continuing care of current patients.
About us
We are actively pursuing equal opportunities. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Based in central London, GOSH offers flexible working, help with childcare and travel, excellent training and development opportunities and assistance with finding somewhere to live.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role. The Person Specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For Both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role. The Person Specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For Both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Education, training and qualif
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
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience in paediatrics
- 6 months paediatric or adult cardiology
- Experience of audit activities
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Experience of teaching and presenting
Desirable
- Experience of echocardiography (paediatric or adult)
- Published research in peer reviewed journals
- Clinical experience in related paediatric specialties
Skills and 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
Our always values
Essential
- Always welcoming - open, positive, polite, prompt, thoughtful
- Always helpful - respectful, caring, supportive, patient, flexible
- Always expert - role model, vigilant, striving for quality, proactive
- Always one team - informative, mindful, appreciative, open, honest
Person Specification
Education, training and qualif
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
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience in paediatrics
- 6 months paediatric or adult cardiology
- Experience of audit activities
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Experience of teaching and presenting
Desirable
- Experience of echocardiography (paediatric or adult)
- Published research in peer reviewed journals
- Clinical experience in related paediatric specialties
Skills and 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
Our always values
Essential
- Always welcoming - open, positive, polite, prompt, thoughtful
- Always helpful - respectful, caring, supportive, patient, flexible
- Always expert - role model, vigilant, striving for quality, proactive
- Always one team - informative, mindful, appreciative, open, honest
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
