Job summary
Our Children's Cardio-Respiratory and Intensive Care (CRIC) Directorate is part of the Evelina London Women's and Children's Clinical Group and operates services out of the Evelina London Children's Hospital and the Royal Brompton Hospital. The directorate is currently seeking clinical fellows to join our paediatric cardiology services where the successful candidate/s will benefit from experience working at this world-renowned specialist centre and the wider educational and training opportunities afforded by being part of one of the UK's largest NHS trusts.
Main duties of the job
As one team, our clinical fellows and ST4+ trainees are responsible for the delivery of our outpatient and inpatient paediatric cardiology services under the direct supervision and leadership of our consultant team. The role therefore includes outpatient consultations at the Royal Brompton Hospital, Evelina London Children's Hospital, Harefield Hospital and our partner site, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. In the inpatient setting, the team are responsible for the supervision of patients on our paediatric ward in conjunction with surgical and anaesthetic colleagues. The team also works across our Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), where they perform non-invasive procedures and consultations alongside the PICU's medical team.
The delivery of these duties and responsibilities involves participation ina clinical rota that includes supporting outpatient clinics, participating in ward rounds, providing care on our paediatric day case unit and attendance at regular multi-disciplinary meetings.
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.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full breakdown of the duties and responsibilities for this post, please see the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full breakdown of the duties and responsibilities for this post, please see the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice (or evidence of eligibility)
- MRCP or MRCPCH (or equivalent)
Desirable
- At least 7 years' experience in clinical / academic medicine OR post-CCT
Experience
Essential
- At least 6 months experience of paediatric cardiology
- Demonstrable experience of congenital echocardiography
Desirable
- EACVI accreditation in congenital heart disease
- At least 6 months experience in general paediatrics or neonatal medicine at registrar / fellow level
- At least 6 months experience in cardiology at registrar / fellow level
- Paediatric resuscitation (valid APLS/EPLS certificate)
Research & Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching junior medical staff and allied health professionals
- Audit / presentations / delivering teaching at a local level in topics related to paediatric cardiology
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching methodologies
- Peer-reviewed publications / presentations at a national/international level in topics related to paediatric cardiology
- Actively encourages juniors in research
Non-clinical skills, leadership & management
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- The ability to take individual responsibility for planning and undertaking own work
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- An awareness of and positive attitude to equal opportunities issues within healthcare and education
Desirable
- Formal training in health services management
- Evidence of appropriate career progression and medium-term goals
Good Medical Practice
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice (or evidence of eligibility)
- MRCP or MRCPCH (or equivalent)
Desirable
- At least 7 years' experience in clinical / academic medicine OR post-CCT
Experience
Essential
- At least 6 months experience of paediatric cardiology
- Demonstrable experience of congenital echocardiography
Desirable
- EACVI accreditation in congenital heart disease
- At least 6 months experience in general paediatrics or neonatal medicine at registrar / fellow level
- At least 6 months experience in cardiology at registrar / fellow level
- Paediatric resuscitation (valid APLS/EPLS certificate)
Research & Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching junior medical staff and allied health professionals
- Audit / presentations / delivering teaching at a local level in topics related to paediatric cardiology
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching methodologies
- Peer-reviewed publications / presentations at a national/international level in topics related to paediatric cardiology
- Actively encourages juniors in research
Non-clinical skills, leadership & management
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- The ability to take individual responsibility for planning and undertaking own work
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- An awareness of and positive attitude to equal opportunities issues within healthcare and education
Desirable
- Formal training in health services management
- Evidence of appropriate career progression and medium-term goals
Good Medical Practice
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
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.
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).
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.
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).
