Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Cardiology

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Cardiology. The successful candidate will gain extensive experience while contributing to patient care and teaching in a prestigious children's hospital known for excellence in heart disease treatment. This role is fixed-term with potential for extension based on staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric cardiology for at least 6 months.
• EACVI accreditation in congenital heart disease desired.
• Experience in teaching junior medical staff and allied health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the inpatient treatment of patients with congenital heart disease.
• Provide clinical support in outpatient clinics.
• Participate in clinical service activities to maintain high patient care standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice

MRCP or MRCPCH (or equivalent)

At least 7 years' experience in clinical/academic medicine OR post-CCT

Job description

Go back Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Cardiology

The closing date is 22 June 2025

This is a fixed-term post that provides the postholder with exposure to a wide range of paediatric cardiology. There is a possibility that the post could be extended beyond this, depending on 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 dedicated to participating in the clinical service.

Main duties of the job

The main objectives of this post are:

1. Contribute to the inpatient treatment of patients with congenital heart disease
2. Provide clinical support alongside other registrars/fellows in outpatient clinics
3. Participate in clinical and service activities to ensure high standards of patient care
4. Engage in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training

About us

Evelina London Children's Hospital (ELCH) is the second-largest provider of acute children's services in London. We offer secondary acute services to the local area and a comprehensive portfolio of tertiary services, accepting referrals from other healthcare organisations. We also provide community services to Lambeth and Southwark. Since 1st February 2021, the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals became part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, aiming to create a centre of excellence in heart and lung disease research and treatment.

Job responsibilities

For a full breakdown of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice (or evidence of eligibility)
• MRCP or MRCPCH (or equivalent)
• For NP5 salary point: At least 7 years' experience in clinical/academic medicine OR post-CCT

Clinical Experience & Skills

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

Research & Teaching

• Experience in teaching junior medical staff and allied health professionals
• Audit, presentations, and delivering teaching related to paediatric cardiology
• Formal training in teaching methodologies
• Peer-reviewed publications or presentations at a national level in paediatric cardiology topics

Non-clinical Skills, Leadership & Management

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Responsibility for planning and executing own work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Awareness of and positive attitude towards equal opportunities in healthcare and education
• Evidence of career progression and medium-term goals

Good Medical Practice

• Understanding and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice as set by the GMC

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Depending on experience