Locum Cardiology Consultant (Echocardiography)

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital is seeking a Locum Cardiology Consultant specializing in advanced echocardiography. The role involves performing echocardiograms for pediatric patients, participating in clinics, and contributing to clinical research. Candidates must have GMC registration and experience in pediatric cardiology. Salary is competitive, with a range of £109,725 to £145,478 pro rata per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric echocardiography and cardiovascular imaging.
• Registered with the GMC at the time of application.
• Experience in fetal cardiology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Independently run paediatric cardiology clinics and advanced echocardiography.
• Participate in the consultant on call rota.
• Join joint cardiac and surgical weekly meetings.

Skills

Paediatric Echocardiography

Cardiovascular Imaging

Clinical Leadership

Teaching Skills

High Level Communication Skills

Education

GMC registration

MRCP or MRCPCH

CCT/CCST in Speciality

Formal teaching qualification

Higher degree - PhD, MD

Job description

Organisation: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Cardiology Consultant (Echocardiography)

Closing date: 12 October 2025

Duration: 1 year locum consultant position in advanced echocardiography including general Paediatric Cardiology on call.

We are looking for a consultant experienced in Paediatric Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging in children. The postholder will be expected to perform, analyse and report echocardiograms for children (from newborn to teen age) with a large variety of heart conditions. This includes conventional transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography as well as clinical application of modern echocardiographic imaging modalities such as 3D echocardiography and tissue deformation imaging.

Experience in fetal cardiology is desirable.

The successful candidate will be expected to independently run paediatric cardiology clinics, advanced echocardiography clinics and participate in the consultant on call rota. They will join joint cardiac and surgical weekly meetings and there is the opportunity to join a large variety of educational meetings. They will run or be involved in clinical research.

The job plan included in the Job Description provides an outline of the work program of the post. It is recognised that there will need to be some flexibility between consultants in how these duties are discharged.

Main duties of the job

This post is available for a consultant experienced in Paediatric Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging in children. The postholder will be expected to perform, analyse and report echocardiograms for children (from newborn to teen age) with a large variety of heart conditions. This includes conventional transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography as well as clinical application of modern echocardiographic imaging modalities such as 3D echocardiography and tissue deformation imaging.

The successful candidate will be expected to independently run paediatric cardiology clinics and advanced echocardiography clinics and participate in the consultant on call rota. They will join joint cardiac and surgical weekly meetings and there is the opportunity to join a large variety of educational meetings. They will run or be involved in clinical research.

Candidate requirements: Candidates must be registered with the GMC at the time of application.

Interested applicants are invited to contact Dr Beatrice Bonello ([e-mail]) for further information.

Liaison with the GOSH cardiac services team will be facilitated by attendance at the weekly Joint Cardiac Conference, and the weekly cardiac unit Clinical Governance meeting.

GOSH is a Postgraduate Teaching Hospital. National trainees in Paediatric Cardiology, senior trainees or established specialist consultants may be attached for varying periods of time for advanced teaching.

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 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

• Always welcoming
• Always helpful
• 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
• GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
• MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
• CCT/CCST in Speciality (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience (eligible for CESR)
• Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
• Formal teaching qualification

Experience/Knowledge

• Extensive experience in paediatric cardiology and fetal cardiology with sufficient knowledge to counsel patients after a diagnosis of complex CHD
• Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team
• Advanced skills in fetal echocardiography
• Advanced skills in congenital echocardiography
• Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
• Experience of clinical leadership or management
• Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
• Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects
• Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
• Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks

Skills/Abilities

• High level written and oral communication skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
• 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.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata, per annum