Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Cardiology

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Cardiology to join their team. This fixed-term role offers valuable experience in a wide range of paediatric cardiology, contributing to patient care and participating in teaching. The successful candidate will work in a supportive environment aiming to maintain high standards of clinical care while collaborating with a diverse multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years' experience in clinical/academic medicine or post-CCT.
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice.
• At least 6 months experience in paediatric cardiology.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Full GMC Registration

MRCP or MRCPCH

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 will provide the postholder with exposure to a wide range of paediatric cardiology. There is a possibility of extension depending on staffing levels and the incumbent's career needs. The postholder will gain experience in all areas of Paediatric Cardiology, with most of their time dedicated to participating in the clinical service.

Main duties of the job

The main objectives of this post are:

• Contribute to the inpatient treatment of patients with congenital heart disease
• Provide clinical support alongside other registrars/fellows in outpatient clinics
• Participate in clinical and service activities to ensure high standards of patient care
• 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 across south London and south east England. We also provide specialist and universal children's community services within Lambeth and Southwark. Since 1st February 2021, the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals have become part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, aiming to create a world-leading centre of excellence in heart and lung disease research and treatment from pre-birth to old age.

Job responsibilities

For detailed 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 in paediatric cardiology
• Demonstrable experience in 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 teaching junior medical staff and allied health professionals
• Audit, presentations, and local teaching in paediatric cardiology topics
• Formal training in teaching methodologies
• Peer-reviewed publications or presentations at a national level in paediatric cardiology

Non-clinical Skills, Leadership & Management

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

Good Medical Practice

• Understanding and adherence to GMC principles of Good Medical Practice

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