Clinical Fellow in Paediatric CMR

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 15 November 2024

Job summary

An opportunity for a full time post in Paediatric Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging has arisen at Royal Brompton Hospital. This post is available for those who have been trained in Paediatric Cardiology for at least 3 years.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity for training and experience in all aspects of Paediatric Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging. The postholder will attend 3-months CMR course followed by participation in the paediatric CMR service. This includes attendance of paediatric CMR scans and guidance of the radiographers, cannulating paediatric patients and writing preliminary reports. Feedback and teaching from the consultants will be provided. The postholder will get exposure to hundreds of wide range of congenital and non-congenital CMR scans. The post will include some duties in paediatric cardiology.

Applicants must be registered with the GMC.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Fellow in Paediatric CMR is primarily based in the CMR unit at the Royal Brompton Hospital. For the first three months of the 12-month contract, the Fellow will undertake a course in CMR. Once complete, they will gradually begin to undertake the reporting of paediatric congenital and non-congenital CMR scans under the supervision of the paediatric CMR consultant and support the organisation of general anaesthetic scans.

Duties and responsibilities:

Completion of a 3-month course in CMR, including daily lectures
Attendance at daily interactive reporting sessions
Reporting paediatric congenital and non-congenital scans under the supervision of the paediatric CMR consultant, once sufficiently trained
Supporting the organisation of CMR scans to be performed under general anaesthetic, once sufficiently trained
Contributing to audit and research projects in CMR

About us

Evelina London is part ofGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trustand we are responsible for providing services for women and children. With over 3,000 dedicated staff, and led by an Executive Team and Board, we have significant devolved autonomy to focus operationally and strategically upon the needs of our patients. We also benefit from being part of a large and successful NHS foundation trust, whose values we share. We have an ambitious strategic development programme, with backing from Guy's and St Thomas'.

Every year, the number of children and young people Evelina London cares for, in hospital and in the community, continues to grow. We provide comprehensive health services from pre-conception, before birth, throughout childhood and into adult life for children, young people and for women from London, South East England, and - for some rare conditions - around the UK and the world.

As the only NHS Trust in London with women's and specialist children's services on one site we have unique opportunities to provide excellent, high-quality, integrated care for mothers, babies and children. We operate through four clinical directorates: Neonatology and Medical Specialties, Surgical Services, Theatres and Paediatric Intensive Care, Children's Community Services and Women's Services.

Find out morewww.evelinalondon.nhs.uk

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Date posted

25 October 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience dependant on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-MED4608

Job locations

Royal Brompton Hospital

Sydney Street

London

SW3 6NP

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full job description and breakdown of the duties and responsibilities for this post, please see the attached documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full job description and breakdown of the duties and responsibilities for this post, please see the attached documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

GMC registered doctor with a licence to practise

Desirable

MRCP or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Minimum of three years' experience in paediatric cardiology

Desirable

Handling cardiac emergencies

Skills, knowledge and abilities

Essential

Interpersonal and communication skills
Reliable and conscientious team member
Organised and methodical approach to work
Good attention to detail
Ability to communicate technical and clinical knowledge
Ability to make evidence-based clinic decisions
Working knowledge of health and safety regulations
Computer literacy

Other

Essential

Desire to pursue specialist training in CMR
Evidence of continuous professional development

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

GMC registered doctor with a licence to practise

Desirable

MRCP or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Minimum of three years' experience in paediatric cardiology

Desirable

Handling cardiac emergencies

Skills, knowledge and abilities

Essential

Interpersonal and communication skills
Reliable and conscientious team member
Organised and methodical approach to work
Good attention to detail
Ability to communicate technical and clinical knowledge
Ability to make evidence-based clinic decisions
Working knowledge of health and safety regulations
Computer literacy

Other

Essential

Desire to pursue specialist training in CMR
Evidence of continuous professional development

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).