Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Cardiology

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in London is offering a fixed-term position in paediatric cardiology, which includes providing comprehensive care to patients with congenital heart disease. The postholder will engage in a mix of clinical support, teaching, and multidisciplinary teamwork, gaining valuable experience in a high-standard healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience of paediatric cardiology.
• Demonstrable experience of congenital echocardiography.
• Experience of teaching and delivering presentations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to inpatient treatment of patients with congenital heart disease.
• Provide clinical support in outpatient clinics.
• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Skills

Teaching junior medical staff

Audit and presentations

Congenital echocardiography

Communication skills

Education

Full GMC Registration

MRCP or MRCPCH

Formal training in teaching methodologies

Job description

Job summary

This is fixed term post that will provide the postholder an opportunity of exposure to a wide range of paediatric cardiology. There is a possibility that the post could be extended beyond this, depending upon staffing levels and the incumbent's career needs. The postholder will gain experience in all areas of Paediatric Cardiology with the majority of their time committed to participating in the clinical service

Main duties of the job

The main objectives of this post are:

o Contribute to the inpatient treatment of patients with congenital heart diseaseo To provide clinical support, together with other registrars/fellows to the outpatient clinics.o To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.o To take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.

About us

Evelina London Children's Hospital (ELCH) is the second largest provider of acute (hospital) children's services in London. We provide children's hospital services (secondary acute services) to the local area and an almost comprehensive portfolio of tertiary services (we take referrals from other healthcare organisations such as local or district hospitals) to south London and south east England. We also provide specialist and universal children's community services to the communities in Lambeth and Southwark.On 1st February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals became part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust - a truly once in a generation development. Together, we are taking our first steps towards our vision of creating a brand-new centre of excellence that will be the global leader in the research into and treatment of heart and lung disease in patients from pre-birth to old age.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full breakdown of the duties and responsibilities for this post, please see the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For a full breakdown of the duties and responsibilities for this post, please see the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice (or evidence of eligibility)
• MRCP or MRCPCH (or equivalent)

Desirable

• For NP5 salary point: At least 7 years' experience in clinical / academic medicine OR post-CCT

Clinical Experience & Skills:

Essential

• At least 6 months experience of paediatric cardiology
• Demonstrable experience of congenital echocardiography

Desirable

• EACVI accreditation in congenital heart disease
• At least 6 months experience in general paediatrics or neonatal medicine at registrar / fellow level

Research & Teaching

Essential

• Experience of teaching junior medical staff and allied health professionals
• Audit / presentations / delivering teaching at a local level in topics related to paediatric cardiology

Desirable

• Formal training in teaching methodologies
• Peer-reviewed publications / presentations at a national level in topics related to paediatric cardiology

Non-clinical skills, leadership & management:

Essential

• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
• The ability to take individual responsibility for planning and undertaking own work
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• An awareness of and positive attitude to equal opportunities issues within healthcare and education

Desirable

• Formal training in health services management
• Evidence of appropriate career progression and medium-term goals

Good Medical Practice

Essential

• Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council

Person Specification
Qualifications / Training

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice (or evidence of eligibility)
• MRCP or MRCPCH (or equivalent)

Desirable

• For NP5 salary point: At least 7 years' experience in clinical / academic medicine OR post-CCT

Clinical Experience & Skills:

Essential

• At least 6 months experience of paediatric cardiology
• Demonstrable experience of congenital echocardiography

Desirable

• EACVI accreditation in congenital heart disease
• At least 6 months experience in general paediatrics or neonatal medicine at registrar / fellow level

Research & Teaching

Essential

• Experience of teaching junior medical staff and allied health professionals
• Audit / presentations / delivering teaching at a local level in topics related to paediatric cardiology

Desirable

• Formal training in teaching methodologies
• Peer-reviewed publications / presentations at a national level in topics related to paediatric cardiology

Non-clinical skills, leadership & management:

Essential

• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
• The ability to take individual responsibility for planning and undertaking own work
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• An awareness of and positive attitude to equal opportunities issues within healthcare and education

Desirable

• Formal training in health services management
• Evidence of appropriate career progression and medium-term goals

Good Medical Practice

Essential

• Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Evelina London Children's Hospital

London

SE1 7PG

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