About this role
Job summary
We are currently looking for a highly motivated, communicative team player with excellent interpersonal skills to support the paediatric echocardiography department in clinical duties and research.
It is a great opportunity to acquire extensive exposure to a full range of congenital and acquired cardiac anomalies. The post holder will have opportunities to train in advanced echocardiography technics in congenital heart disease, including 3D reconstruction, functional analysis and stress echocardiography.
The post holder will be involved in the echocardiography educational program.
All staff are encouraged to participate in teaching and research and are given support with their continuing professional development to attend lectures, seminars and relevant courses.
Main duties of the job
The Cardiology Department of Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust is a world-renowned tertiary referral centre for children with congenital and acquired heart problems. The unit offers a full range of diagnostic and interventional cardiac assessments and procedures, with certain procedures and assessments uniquely performed at this institution.
We are currently looking for a highly motivated, communicative team player with excellent interpersonal skills to support the paediatric echocardiography department in clinical duties and research.
It is a great opportunity to acquire extensive exposure to a full range of congenital and acquired cardiac anomalies. The post holder will have opportunities to train in advanced echocardiography technics in congenital heart disease, including 3D reconstruction, functional analysis and stress echocardiography.
All staff are encouraged to participate in teaching and research and are given support with their continuing professional development to attend lectures, seminars and relevant courses.
About us
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.
We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.
We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.
We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.
Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role attached. The Person Specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required, both attached.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values Essential
Always welcoming Always helpful Always expert Always one team 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
GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
Desirable
MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent Formal teaching qualification Leadership qualification
Experience/Knowledge Essential
Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects. Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
Desirable
Extensive experience in paediatric cardiology with sufficient knowledge to counsel patients after a diagnosis of complex CHD Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team Advanced skills in congenital echocardiography Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks Experience of clinical leadership or management
Skills/Abilities Essential
High level written and oral communication skills Ability to organise and prioritise own workload Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment Presentation skills Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills Ability to work on own initiative within an ever changing environment.
Desirable
Leadership skills
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
Holborn
WC1N 3JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)