Job summary
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Consultant Paediatric and Interventional Cardiologist
Full Time (10 PAs ) - Substantive
A new Consultant Paediatric Interventional Cardiologist position has been created to comply with NHS England standards, and facilitate succession planning. The position would suit an individual early in their career.
The Applicant should be trained and experienced in Paediatric and Interventional Cardiology, with experience in all Interventions, as well as the more specialised techniques that are required for National Specialty commitments (heart transplant endomyocardial biopsy, coronary angiography and IVUS; hybrid MRI-PVR assessment for pulmonary hypertension and heart failure, atrial septostomy and device implant for left heart decompression, VV ECMO cannulation, tracheal surgery etc).
The post holder will be on call for General Cardiology (1:12), and Intervention (1:4). Continued training and mentorship will be provided within the department, or from outside Cardiology. Consultants operate together in complex catheter interventions and hybrid procedures with Cardiac Surgery. Attendance at joint cardiac and surgical meetings is required. A GOSH Paediatric Cardiology clinic will be included. Candidates must be registered with the GMC at time of application.
For further information contact Dr Graham Derrick, Cath Lab Clinical Lead or Dr Sachin Khambadkone, Cardiology Clinical Lead.
Closing: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Main duties of the job
The position is a new appointment to comply with the Cardiac Network and HS England guidelines for Interventional Cardiology, as well as to start succession planning for the present consultants. The position would most suit an individual early in their consultant career, and mentorship can be provided within the existing interventional cardiology consultants, and also externally if required.
There will be 2 or more cardiology sessions per week in the cardiac catheterization laboratory. Many procedures will be performed with two consultant operators. Cardiac catheter sessions include simple and complex diagnostic cardiac catheterisation, interventional catheterisation (including balloon dilation, stenting, device closure of defects, transcatheter implantation of valves) and willingness to explore new techniques to stay in the forefront of their specialty
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
Candidates must refer to and review the Job Description and Person Specification document attached to the job posting.
This will include a detailed job description and main responsibilities for the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates must refer to and review the Job Description and Person Specification document attached to the job posting.
This will include a detailed job description and main responsibilities for the role.
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)
- MBBS, MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- CSST Paediatric Cardiology or equivelant training and experience eligible for CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration)
Desirable
- Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
- Leadership qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of general paediatric cardiology outreach clinics
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Experience of audit activities
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Clinical experience in related paediatric specialties
- Knowledge sufficient to allow independent counselling of families on complex cardiac defects.
Desirable
- Published research in peer reviewed journals
- Experience and knowledge of inherited cardiovascular disease
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
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs
- Evidence of ability to work in a clinical team
- Evidence of ability to make clinical decisions and to manage clinical problems
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Ability to work on own initiative within an ever changing environment.
Desirable
- Experience and ability performing IVUS examinations
- Experience and ability performing hybrid MRI PVR studies
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)
- MBBS, MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- CSST Paediatric Cardiology or equivelant training and experience eligible for CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration)
Desirable
- Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
- Leadership qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of general paediatric cardiology outreach clinics
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Experience of audit activities
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Clinical experience in related paediatric specialties
- Knowledge sufficient to allow independent counselling of families on complex cardiac defects.
Desirable
- Published research in peer reviewed journals
- Experience and knowledge of inherited cardiovascular disease
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
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs
- Evidence of ability to work in a clinical team
- Evidence of ability to make clinical decisions and to manage clinical problems
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Ability to work on own initiative within an ever changing environment.
Desirable
- Experience and ability performing IVUS examinations
- Experience and ability performing hybrid MRI PVR studies
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
