Job summary
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Heart and Lung Directorate
CONSULTANT IN CARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING
Applications are invited for a post as a Consultant in Cross-sectional Cardiovascular Imaging, based at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. The post involves supervision and reporting of cardiovascular MR and CT and presenting cross-sectional imaging at joint clinical cardiovascular conferences. There is no on-call commitment.
This substantive and full-time post is suitable for candidates with completed senior training in paediatric cardiology, adult cardiology or radiology, and candidates are invited who have extensive experience in MR and CT in congenital heart disease in both children and adults and in paediatric acquired heart disease.
The post is in the Cardiovascular MR and CT Unit at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, which is one of the leading imaging centres of its kind in the world. The unit delivers a comprehensive MR and CT service for the Cardiac Unit in the Cardiorespiratory Division, which is an exciting and innovative unit that aspires to provide the highest possible quality of care.
Candidates must be eligible for registration with the GMC. MRCP/MRCPCH/FRCR (or equivalent) is essential for the post. Where equivalent qualifications or experience is being offered, it is essential that the candidate can provide written confirmation of this.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be responsible for the continued delivery of Cardiovascular Imaging Services at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. Specific duties will depend on relevant skills and experience of the appointed consultant.
The postholder will be required to perform clinical CT and MR scanning lists, scanning paediatric and adult patients with congenital cardiovascular disease and paediatric patients with acquired cardiovascular disease. During scanning lists, they will carry the primary responsibility for supervision of image acquisition, assisting the radiographer with image optimisation, post-processing the images, volumetric and flow quantification, and report writing.
The postholder will be required to take up to three weekly clinical meetings (joint cardiac conferences). This will involve presentation of cardiovascular MR and CT studies carried out within and outside the unit, thereby providing integral input into clinical decisionmaking in the multidisciplinary team.
The postholder will be required to participate in cross-cover of lists and meetings during periods when other consultants are absent, ensuring the smooth running of the imaging services.
The unit carries out nearly 2000 MR scans and 800 CT scans per year across inpatients and outpatients. The scans happen across two MR scanners (Siemens Avanto Fit 1.5T) and one CT scanner (Siemens Force). There is no out-of-hours scanning.
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
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.
Person Specification
Trus Values
Essential
- Always welcoming - open, positive, polite, prompt, thoughtful
- Always helpful - respectful, caring, supportive, patient, flexible
- Always expert - role model, vigilant, striving for quality, proactive
- Always one team - informative, mindful, appreciative, open, honest
- 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)
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- CCT/CCST in Adult Cardiology, Paediatric Cardiology, Radiology (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience (eligible for CESR)
Desirable
- Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive clinical experience in MRI in congenital heart disease in children and adults, and in paediatric acquired heart disease.
- Extensive clinical experience in CT in congenital heart disease in children and adults, and in paediatric acquired heart disease.
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Experience in clinical audit
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience in pulmonary hypertension and Hybrid Lab pulmonary vascular resistance MRI scanning
- Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
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
- Presentation skills
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Ability to work on own initiative within an ever-changing environment.
Person Specification
Trus Values
Essential
- Always welcoming - open, positive, polite, prompt, thoughtful
- Always helpful - respectful, caring, supportive, patient, flexible
- Always expert - role model, vigilant, striving for quality, proactive
- Always one team - informative, mindful, appreciative, open, honest
- 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)
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- CCT/CCST in Adult Cardiology, Paediatric Cardiology, Radiology (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience (eligible for CESR)
Desirable
- Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive clinical experience in MRI in congenital heart disease in children and adults, and in paediatric acquired heart disease.
- Extensive clinical experience in CT in congenital heart disease in children and adults, and in paediatric acquired heart disease.
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Experience in clinical audit
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience in pulmonary hypertension and Hybrid Lab pulmonary vascular resistance MRI scanning
- Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
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
- Presentation skills
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Ability to work on own initiative within an ever-changing environment.
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
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
