Consultant in Paediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected hospital in London is seeking a Consultant in Paediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery to join its team. The successful candidate will manage complex surgeries and provide critical care in a leading paediatric unit. Applicants should have extensive experience in cardiothoracic surgery, particularly with neonatal and complex cases, and will be expected to contribute to the development of clinical practices and mentorship in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years approved training in paediatric cardiothoracic surgery.
• Substantial experience in neonatal and complex infant surgery.
• Knowledge of clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of Paediatric cardiothoracic surgeries.
• Participate fully with the cardiac program.
• Provide surgical support to the ECMO programme.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Excellent organizational skills

Education

FRCS Equivalent Higher Qualification

Full GMC Registration

Job description

Job summary

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

AND THE INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH

CONSULTANT IN PAEDIATRIC CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY

Applications are invited for a Consultant in Paediatric/Neonatal Cardiothoracic Surgery to complete a team of four consultant Paediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeons covering the Cardiothoracic Unit at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH).

This post will be primarily responsible for Paediatric cardiac surgery, with main focus on neonatal and complex infant surgery but will also play a role in heart and lung transplantation and provide surgical support to the ECMO programme, with potential input into Grown-up Congenital Heart Disease Surgery.

The post, that will commence as soon as possible and is open to applicants with substantial experience in congenital/ Paediatric and neonatal cardiothoracic surgery, and the successful applicant will be expected to be able to perform a wide range of Paediatric cardiothoracic surgery, with special focus on neonatal and complex infant surgery, including heart and lung transplantation.

The Cardiothoracic Unit at GOSH is the largest Cardiothoracic Paediatric (ages 0-16 years) Unit in the UK and has a worldwide reputation. It cares for patients with all types of congenital heart and lung defects, and has large transplant and ECMO services. It also houses the largest Paediatric thoracic practice in the UK and the only tracheal service.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will be administratively and professionally responsible to Mr Martin Kostolny - Clinical lead for Cardiothoracic Surgery. The appointee will also be expected to participate fully with the cardiac program. The appointee will be expected to work with the team in multi-disciplinary clinical meetings, audit and clinical governance and to ensure excellent communication with patients, their families and other professionals.

Specific Clinical Duties

Cardiothoracic surgery is a consultant-led service at GOSH and the appointee will be expected to sustain that philosophy, providing appropriate support for colleagues and juniors.

The appointee will operate a minimum of 2 half-day sessions per week. Consultants are expected to and frequently do operate together on complex or unusual cases, which form a considerable proportion of our work, This too increases the operating exposure of the successful appointee. The consultant surgeon will provide internal cover for colleagues on leave, which increases their annual operating experience.

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.

Details Date posted

21 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Pro rata per anum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

271-MDL-7113934

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hospital

London

WC1N 3JH

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

• FRCS Equivalent Higher Qualification
• Full GMC Registration Note: Applicants must be on the GMC specialist register for Cardiothoracic surgery at the point of application

Desirable

• Higher Degree
• Management Course

Experience/Knowledge Essential

• Minimum 2 years approved training in paediatric cardiothoracic surgery
• Substantial experience in neonatal and complex infant surgery
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Teaching experience
• Commitment to teamwork
• Minimum 2 years approved training in paediatric cardiothoracic surgery

Desirable

• Experience in related sub-specialty (transplantation and GUCH)
• Research profile in the relevant or associated field
• Proven track record in publications and grant acquisition

Skills/Abilities Essential

• Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Ability to work in a pressurised and ever changing environment
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context

Desirable

• Presentation Skills

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

• FRCS Equivalent Higher Qualification
• Full GMC Registration Note: Applicants must be on the GMC specialist register for Cardiothoracic surgery at the point of application

Desirable

• Higher Degree
• Management Course

Experience/Knowledge Essential

• Minimum 2 years approved training in paediatric cardiothoracic surgery
• Substantial experience in neonatal and complex infant surgery
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Teaching experience
• Commitment to teamwork
• Minimum 2 years approved training in paediatric cardiothoracic surgery

Desirable

• Experience in related sub-specialty (transplantation and GUCH)
• Research profile in the relevant or associated field
• Proven track record in publications and grant acquisition

Skills/Abilities Essential

• Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Ability to work in a pressurised and ever changing environment
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context

Desirable

• Presentation Skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital

London

WC1N 3JH

Employer's website

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital

London

WC1N 3JH

Employer's website

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)