Job summary
Trust Fellow ST4+ posts in Paediatric Heart Failure and Transplant
To start August 2025
An opportunity has arisen for a Trust Fellow in Paediatric Heart Failure and Transplantation at ST4+ level at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children.
The successful candidate will be working in the Transplant and Heart Failure Team and will have the opportunity for training and experience in this specialty. They will be expected to participate in provision of after hours cover for paediatric cardiology. Candidates must be registered with the GMC at the time of application and if not are strongly encouraged to apply in advance of application due to the recent changes in GMC registration procedures. Candidates wanting experience for paediatrics with an expertise in cardiology are welcome to apply.
Interested applicants are invited to contact Dr Jacob Simmonds Tel: 020 7405 9200 or jacob.simmonds@gosh.nhs.uk for further information.
We are actively pursuing equal opportunities. We encourage applications from all sections of the community and overseas candidates with appropriate experience and registrations are encouraged to apply.
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.
Main duties of the job
Management of children with heart failure and transplantation on the ward and in clinic. Will also involve out of hours cover in general cardiology.
Audit and related research where possible
Presentation at team meetings
Echocardiography
Key working relationships
Internal: Cardiothoracic team
External: Families, referring doctors
Main duties and responsibilities:
Provide middle grade cover for the transplant and heart failure teams. Join in ward rounds and clinics.
- Echocardiography of inpatients.
- Analysis of ambulatory monitoring e.g. blood pressure.
- Liaison with GP's and referring doctors.
- Audit and possible related research e.g. published audit.
About us
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
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
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
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice by the time of starting in post
- IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 by the time of starting in post
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience in paediatrics at SHO/registrar level
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Experience of audit activities
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- At least 1 year's experience in paediatric cardiology at registrar level
- Clinical experience in related paediatric specialties
- Published research in peer reviewed journals
- Echocardiography
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
- Ability to complete audit
- Good knowledge of cardiology and or paediatrics up to SPR level or equivalent
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
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice by the time of starting in post
- IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 by the time of starting in post
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience in paediatrics at SHO/registrar level
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Experience of audit activities
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- At least 1 year's experience in paediatric cardiology at registrar level
- Clinical experience in related paediatric specialties
- Published research in peer reviewed journals
- Echocardiography
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
- Ability to complete audit
- Good knowledge of cardiology and or paediatrics up to SPR level or equivalent
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
WC1 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
