Job summary
There are two positions available.
- Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Cardiac MRI(CMR) and CT (Nodal point 4/5) Fixed term for 1 year
- Post CCT Fellow in Paediatric Cardiology withCardiac MRI and CT Fixed term for 1 year
Please refer to the job description for further information and an example timetable.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to gain skills in obtaining, reporting and presenting paediatric and congenital cardiac MRI(CMR) and CT imaging. Whilst it is expected that the majority of the time in this post will be dedicated to CMR and CT, there will be a requirement to contribute to some outpatient clinic support and service improvement activity.
The post holder will participate in the paediatric CMR and CT service. This includes preparing patients, scanning and reporting. It is also expected that the post holder will be available to present imaging findings in multi-disciplinary meetings.
The CMR and CT service delivers imaging to all ages in paediatrics, extending to young adults, including capacity for CMR and CT under anaesthesia. The CMR programme includes all common clinical applications including anatomical and functional imaging, tissue characterisation, stress perfusion, and hybrid MRI cardiac catheterisation. Supervision includes EACVI CMR CHD level 3 certified trainers to facilitate formal accreditation. The CT service provides over 600 cardiac CTs per annum for elective and emergency provision.
About us
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.
The Consultants work as a team. For a week at a time, one Consultant is responsible for the entire inpatient service and is available to deal immediately with all inpatient clinical problems. Major decisions about clinical management/interventions are taken at the multidisciplinary combined paediatric cardiology/cardiac surgery meeting, which all clinical staff attend.
The department has an international reputation for excellence and innovation in many fields including fetal cardiology, congenital intervention, echocardiography and cardiac MRI.
The Department of Paediatric Cardiology provides a comprehensive service to children with congenital and acquired heart disease throughout the South Thames region. The Department has an active programme of Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, a complete Interventional Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory, Echocardiography and specialised cross-sectional imaging and Electrophysiology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description for further information and an example timetable.
The list of duties given above is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be asked to undertake other duties in line with the grading of the post as may be required by the head of department from time to time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description for further information and an example timetable.
The list of duties given above is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be asked to undertake other duties in line with the grading of the post as may be required by the head of department from time to time.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training:
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCP or MRCPCH or equivalent
- 5 complete years of postgraduate clinical experience
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Evidence of training and certification in Good Clinical Practice(GCP)
- On the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of eligibility of specialist registration (for nodal point 5)
- 7 complete years of postgraduate clinical experience (for nodal point 5)
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills with at least 1-3 years' experience of paediatric cardiology
- Demonstration of a commitment to advanced training in CMR and CT
- Well-defined career goals
Desirable
- Publications in peer review journals
- Evidence of certification in cardiac imaging(echo/CT/CMR)
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
Desirable
- Demonstration of an understanding and track record in quality improvement
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
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training:
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCP or MRCPCH or equivalent
- 5 complete years of postgraduate clinical experience
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Evidence of training and certification in Good Clinical Practice(GCP)
- On the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of eligibility of specialist registration (for nodal point 5)
- 7 complete years of postgraduate clinical experience (for nodal point 5)
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills with at least 1-3 years' experience of paediatric cardiology
- Demonstration of a commitment to advanced training in CMR and CT
- Well-defined career goals
Desirable
- Publications in peer review journals
- Evidence of certification in cardiac imaging(echo/CT/CMR)
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
Desirable
- Demonstration of an understanding and track record in quality improvement
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
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
