About this role
Job summary
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FT
Heart and Lung Directorate
Trust Fellow in Cross-Sectional Cardiovascular Imaging
Start date: As soon as possible, by mutual agreement.
Applications are invited for a Trust Fellow in Cross-Sectional Cardiovascular Imaging at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust.
This 12-month fixed-term fellowship is suitable for applicants with advanced training in paediatric cardiology, adult cardiology with an interest in congenital heart disease, or radiology.
The successful candidate will receive 12 months of expert training and clinical experience in the cross-sectional imaging of paediatric and adult congenital heart disease, as well as paediatric acquired cardiovascular disease, within one of the world's leading cardiovascular imaging centres.
The fellowship has a primary focus on cardiovascular MRI, with some opportunities for training and experience in cardiac CT.
There is no on-call commitment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality cardiovascular imaging service and will:
- Participate in cardiac MRI analysis and reporting under consultant supervision
- Support the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Participate in teaching, quality improvement, audit and research activities
- Maintain professional development and engage with appraisal processes
- Contribute to clinical governance and service development initiatives
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.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
We conduct full criminal record checks on all successful candidates.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Collaboration - We work together to deliver safe, consistent, patient-centred care.
- Respect - We treat everyone with respect, kindness and equity.
- Curiosity - We stay curious to drive innovation that delivers exceptional patient outcomes.
- 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 with Licence to Practice or IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 or Occupational English Test (medicine version) with a minimum score of 'B' in each domain.
- Senior training in cardiology, paediatric cardiology or radiology
Desirable
- MRCP, MRCPCH, FRCR or equivalent
- Higher degree - MD, PhD
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Experience of audit activities
- Clinical experience in related paediatric 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
- Computer literacy/ IT skills
Desirable
- Congenital cardiac MRI
- Congenital cardiac CT
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. 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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)