Post CCT Fellow in Paediatric Cardiology with Cardiac MRI and CT

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the activity of the paediatric cardiology department and gain skills in obtaining, reporting and presenting congenital cardiac MRI and CT imaging. Whilst it is expected that the majority of the time in this post will be dedicated to MRI and CT, there will be a requirement to contribute to the inpatient service work for two weeks / year in line with the other post-CCT fellows in paediatric cardiology. Please refer to job description for further information and an example timetable.

Main duties of the job

MRI and CT:The post holder will participate in the congenital MRI and CT service. This includes paediatric cardiac MRI & CT lists in addition to preparing patients, scanning and reporting. It is also expected that the post holder will be available to present imaging findings in multi-disciplinary meetings.Afterhours on callThe post holder will join the cardiology fellow on call rota, which is currently a partial shift (24 hour on call period) on a 1:12 basis. The rota is constantly under review and may change during the course of the post.Training: The training will be clinically orientated with a focus on high quality cardiac MRI and CT imaging. There is an emphasis on incorporation of this imaging into the wider clinical service.Clinical Research:There is no fixed research activity within the post, however involvement in existing research projects or participation in clinical audit is encouraged. Teaching Responsibilities:The post holder will be expected to participate in both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, contribute to the training and support of doctors in training, including the role of mentoring of junior staff in the speciality and teaching of medical students.

About us

The Department of Congenital Heart Disease sits within the newly formed Paediatric Cardio-Respiratory and Intensive Care Directorate of the Evelina London Children's Hospital. There are 19 cardiology and 3 cardiac surgical consultants based on the Evelina London site covering a range of subspecialist areas including cardiac surgery, fetal cardiology, cardiac imaging and interventional cardiology. Our surgical programme covers the full range of congenital heart surgery.

Paediatric Cardiac Services

The Department of Paediatric Cardiology provides a comprehensive service to children with congenital and acquired heart disease throughout the network. The Department has an active programme of Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, a complete Interventional Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory, Echocardiography, specialised cross sectional imaging and Electrophysiology.

Date posted

29 October 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£63,152 a year pa (nodal point 5)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-MED4615

Job locations

Evelina London Children's Hospital

London

SE1 7EH

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post would suit a post-CCT paediatric cardiology trainee who wishes to develop subspecialty expertise in congenital MRI and CT. The successful candidate will be encouraged to obtain formal accreditation in cardiac MRI.

Please refer to job description for further information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to job description for further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training:

Essential

Full GMC Registration
MRCP or MRCPCH or equivalent
On the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of eligibility of specialist registration
7 complete years of postgraduate clinical experience

Desirable

Higher degree

Clinical Experience:

Essential

Excellent clinical skills with at least 3 years' experience of paediatric cardiology
Demonstration of a commitment to advanced training in cardiac MRI and CT
Well-defined career goals

Desirable

Publications in peer review journals

Management:

Essential

Good written and verbal communication skills
The ability to use information technology
An awareness of and positive attitude to equal opportunities issues within healthcare and education

Good Medical Practice:

Essential

Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council

Knowledge and Skills:

Essential

Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
The ability to take individual responsibility for planning and undertaking own work

Desirable

Training in health services management
Demonstration of an understanding and track record in quality improvement

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training:

Essential

Full GMC Registration
MRCP or MRCPCH or equivalent
On the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of eligibility of specialist registration
7 complete years of postgraduate clinical experience

Desirable

Higher degree

Clinical Experience:

Essential

Excellent clinical skills with at least 3 years' experience of paediatric cardiology
Demonstration of a commitment to advanced training in cardiac MRI and CT
Well-defined career goals

Desirable

Publications in peer review journals

Management:

Essential

Good written and verbal communication skills
The ability to use information technology
An awareness of and positive attitude to equal opportunities issues within healthcare and education

Good Medical Practice:

Essential

Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council

Knowledge and Skills:

Essential

Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
The ability to take individual responsibility for planning and undertaking own work

Desirable

Training in health services management
Demonstration of an understanding and track record in quality improvement

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.