Job summary
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Specialist Registrar training post in Fetal and Paediatric Cardiology
Full Time (1.0 WTE) - 1 year Fixed Term
An opportunity for a 1 Year, full time, training post in Fetal Cardiology has arisen at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children.
Start date 2nd October 2024
The successful candidate will have the opportunity for training and experience in all aspects of Fetal Cardiology. The postholder will be expected to participate in a wide range Fetal Cardiology activities including GOSH Fetal Cardiology outpatient clinics and meetings, Fetal Cardiology outreach clinics and teaching and training. The timetable will be approximately 70% fetal cardiology and 30% paediatric cardiology. The post holder will also join the cardiology registrar on call rota.
Candidates must be registered with the GMC at the time of application. Priority for appointment would be given to a trainee with a UK National Training Number (NTN)
Interested applicants are invited to contact Dr Victoria Jowett (Victoria.Jowett@gosh.nhs.uk) for further information.
Based in central London, GOSH offers flexible working, help with childcare and travel, excellent training and development opportunities and assistance with finding somewhere to live.
All applicants should return their application forms electronically via NHS Jobs. If you have any queries then contact us via email at vacancy@gosh.nhs.uk. Please quote the appropriate reference number
Main duties of the job
There is daily (Monday - Friday) on site Fetal Cardiology clinics. Duties will include hands on training in Fetal echocardiography scanning, assisting with counselling, liaison with referring obstetric and neonatal units, and the management of the Fetal Cardiology service. Duties may also be required at outreach Fetal Cardiology clinics, particularly those held at University College London Hospital (weekly) or Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge (twice monthly). The post holder will spend 30% of the working week timetable in paediatric cardiology. This will include all aspects of the general trainee's rota including ward cover, outpatient clinic, and assisting with internal and external bleep cover. The post holder will join the middle grade on call rota in paediatric cardiology.
The service is supported by the clinical lead for fetal cardiology and 3 consultants in Paediatric Cardiology who have part time responsibility in Fetal Cardiology, a full-time specialist sonographer, 3 clinical nurse specialists (2 WTEs), and 1 WTE secretarial support. The Fetal Cardiology service scans approximately 2500 pregnancies annually.
Shared office space and computer access will be provided.
Liaison with the GOSH cardiac services team will be facilitated by attendance at the weekly Echocardiography meeting, the weekly Joint Cardiac Conference, and the weekly cardiac unit Clinical Governance meeting and the weekly fetal governance meeting.
About us
Our commitment to you
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 GOSH 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
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration (obtained by designated start date and preferably in advance of application)
- MRCP or MRCPCH
Desirable
- Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline
- Holder of UK National Training Number
GOSH Culture and 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
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
- 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
Exprience/Knowledge
Essential
- At least 1 years' experience in paediatrics and 6m neonates
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Experience of audit activities
- Ability to demonstrate appropriate career progression through previous posts
- Knowledge of clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities
- Clinical experience in paediatric cardiology, including echocardiography
Desirable
- Published research in peer reviewed journals
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent 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 make clinical decisions and to manage clinical problems
- Evidence of ability to work in a clinical team
Person Specification
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration (obtained by designated start date and preferably in advance of application)
- MRCP or MRCPCH
Desirable
- Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline
- Holder of UK National Training Number
GOSH Culture and 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
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
- 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
Exprience/Knowledge
Essential
- At least 1 years' experience in paediatrics and 6m neonates
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Experience of audit activities
- Ability to demonstrate appropriate career progression through previous posts
- Knowledge of clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities
- Clinical experience in paediatric cardiology, including echocardiography
Desirable
- Published research in peer reviewed journals
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent 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 make clinical decisions and to manage clinical problems
- Evidence of ability to work in a clinical team
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
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).
