Trust Doctor in Paediatric Cardiology

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's healthcare provider in Greater London seeks a Trust Doctor in Paediatric Cardiology. This position requires a minimum of 12 months post-foundation paediatric experience, including 3 months in a tertiary neonatal unit. The role involves managing a busy cardiology ward and attending various unit areas. Competitive salary of £46,675 to £50,175 is offered, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months post-foundation paediatric experience.
• At least 3 months in a tertiary neonatal unit.
• Registered with the General Medical Council.

Responsibilities

• Cover a busy general cardiology ward and cardiology day ward.
• Attend all areas of the unit including cardiac theatres and echo department.
• Participate in teaching and learning opportunities.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to organise and prioritise workload

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to prioritise clinical needs

Education

Primary medical qualification – MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC registration

MRCP, MRCPCH part I or equivalent

Job description

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Trust Doctor in Paediatric Cardiology

The closing date is 05 January 2026

Heart and Lung Directorate

Suitable for out of Programme Experience in Paediatric Cardiology

Posts starting in March and September 2026

Great Ormond Street Hospital invites applicants of ST 2-3 equivalent level for a 6‑month post in paediatric cardiology.

The post would be well‑suited – but not limited – to junior doctors‑in‑training wanting to have a period of out‑of‑programme experience. It may be possible to count this placement towards your training, dependent on the completion of Level 1 curriculum competencies. The post is potentially extendable to a maximum of 12 months, if agreed by both parties, following demonstration of acceptable performance in the role and determination that extension would be beneficial for career progression.

Your main role would be to cover a busy general cardiology ward and cardiology day ward.

During your time, you would also be encouraged to attend all areas of the unit, including cardiac theatres, the catheter laboratory and echo department. There is a formal teaching programme specifically for SHOs, as well as registrar teaching within the department. Several courses are available, which may be prioritised and subsidised for GOSH staff (including the echo and morphology courses).

All applicants should return their application forms electronically.

Please note where there are high numbers of applications, the post may close prior to advertised closing date.

Main duties of the job

The cardiothoracic unit provides a complete spectrum of medical and surgical services for children with congenital and acquired heart disease. It is a busy unit with excellent results, an international reputation and a commitment to pre‑eminence in all aspects of its working including research and development.

The Cardiothoracic Unit houses all facilities for in‑patient medical care and surgery for infants and children with heart disease, mostly congenital and some related disorders. This includes provision for open heart, closed heart and thoracic non‑cardiac surgery, as well as heart and heart‑lung transplantation. Specific departments provide anaesthetic, microbiological, biochemical and radiology support. The Cardiac Unit is one of the biggest units in the Trust with a budget and allocated medical and nursing staff. The Unit has a cardiology ward, an HDU area, a day care ward and a cardiac intensive care unit. The workload averages some 1 400 admissions to the wards, 500 invasive investigations, 11 000 echocardiographic studies, 400 open heart operations and 300 closed heart and thoracic non‑cardiac operations. Approximately one third of the patients are under one year old. There are also transplant cubicles for the heart and heart‑lung transplantation programme, which involves approximately 20 patients per year.

About us

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from under‑represented 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 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.

Applicants must be registered with the General Medical Council or eligible for registration. As this is a paediatric post, potential applicants are required to have a minimum of 12 months post‑foundation (or internship) paediatric experience, of which at least 3 months should be in a tertiary neonatal unit. We will not consider applications from candidates who are not able to demonstrate this experience.

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

• Always welcoming
• Always helpful
• Always one team
• Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
• Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
• Primary medical qualification – MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
• MRCP, MRCPCH part I or equivalent MRCPCH part II

Experience/Knowledge

• At least 12 months of Paediatric experience in Paediatrics, of which 3 months should be in neonates.
• Experience of teaching and presenting.
• Experience of audit activities.
• Understanding of principles of clinical governance.
• Issues of chronic ill‑health.
• Clinical experience in related paediatric specialties.
• Published research in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Previous NHS experience.
• Tertiary Neonatal experience.

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload.
• Ability to work under pressure in a multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Ability to prioritise clinical needs.

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

£46,675 to £50,175 a year pro rata, per annum