About this role
Job summary
Consultant position in advanced echocardiography including general Paediatric Cardiology on call.
We are looking for a consultant experienced in Paediatric Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging in children. The postholder will be expected to perform, analyse and report echocardiograms for children (from newborn to teen age) with large variety of heart conditions. This includes conventional transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography as well as clinical application of modern echocardiographic imaging modalities such as 3D echocardiography, tissue deformation imaging.
The successful candidate will be expected to independently run paediatric cardiology clinics, advanced echocardiography clinics and participate in the consultant on call rota. They will join joint cardiac and surgical weekly meeting and there is the opportunity to join a large variety of educational meetings. They will run or be on evolved in clinical research.
Main duties of the job
This post is available for a consultant experienced in Paediatric Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging in children. The postholder will be expected to perform, analyse and report echocardiograms for children (from newborn to teen age) with large variety of heart conditions. This includes conventional transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography as well as clinical application of modern echocardiographic imaging modalities such as 3D echocardiography, tissue deformation imaging.
The successful candidate will be expected to independently run paediatric cardiology clinic and advanced echocardiography clinic and participate in the consultant on call rota. They will join joint cardiac and surgical weekly meeting and there is the opportunity to join a large variety of educational meetings. They will run or be onvolved in clinical reasearch.
Candidates must be registered with the GMC at the time of application.
Interested applicants are invited to contact Beatrice Bonello ([email protected]) for further information.
Liaison with the GOSH cardiac services team will be facilitated by attendance at the weekly Joint Cardiac Conference, and the weekly cardiac unit Clinical Governance meeting.
GOSH is a Postgraduate Teaching Hospital. National trainees in Paediatric Cardiology, senior trainees or established specialist consultants may be attached for varying periods of time for advanced teaching.
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
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) MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent CCT/CCST in Speciality (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience (eligible for CESR)
Desirable
Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent Formal teaching qualification Leadership qualification
Experience/Knowledge Essential
Extensive experience in paediatric cardiology and fetal 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 Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects
Desirable
Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials 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
London
WC1N 3JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)