Job summary
Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric CardiologyNodal Point 4 / 5 (dependent on clinical experience) Fixed term 12 months
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
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.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Fellow will be expected to take part in the full range of clinical activities of the department. The duties, sufficient to maintain and develop pre-existing skills, will be negotiated with the Consultants in Paediatric cardiology.
About us
The post will be based at the Evelina London Children's Hospital at Guy's and St Thomas' Trust. However, it is a requirement of your employment that you be prepared to work at any additional or different location owned or served by the Trust, either on an on-going or temporary basis according to the demands of the service.
Clinical Directorate & Department Information
The Department of Congenital Heart Disease sits within the newly formed Paediatric Cardio-Respiratory and Intensive Care Directorate of the Evelina London Children's Hospital. There are 19 cardiology and 3 cardiac surgical consultants based on the Evelina London site covering a range of subspecialist areas including cardiac surgery, fetal cardiology, cardiac imaging and interventional cardiology. Our surgical programme covers the full range of congenital heart surgery.
Paediatric Cardiac Services
The Department of Paediatric Cardiology provides a comprehensive service to children with congenital and acquired heart disease throughout the network. The Department has an active programme of Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, a complete Interventional Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory, Echocardiography, specialised cross sectional imaging and Electrophysiology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
The post holder will
- Work with the specialist echocardiography team to provide advanced imaging support for diagnostic, procedural and operative procedures
- Present imaging in multi-disciplinary forum
- Undertake autonomous rapid access clinics
- Participate in consultant led outpatient clinics
- There may be a requirement to provide cover at an out-reach clinic with consultant support.
Training:
The training will be clinically orientated with a focus on high quality sub-specialty level echocardiographic imaging. In particular intra-operative echo, intra-procedural echo, complex 3d echocardiography and advanced functional assessment
Clinical Research:
There is no fixed research activity within the post, however involvement in existing research projects or participation in clinical audit is encouraged.
Teaching Responsibilities:
The post holder will be expected to participate in both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, contribute to the training and support of doctors in training, including the role of mentoring of junior staff in the speciality and teaching of medical students. Regular echo teaching is provided to the department and the post holder is expected to contribute to this.
Person Specification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills with at least 3 years' experience of paediatric cardiology
- Demonstration of a commitment to advanced training in echocardiography
- Well-defined career goals
- Experience and ability to make independent clinical decisions
Desirable
- EAE Certification in Congenital Echocardiography
- Publications in peer review journals
Good Medical Practice:
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice (or evidence of eligibility)
- MRCP or MRCPCH or equivalent
- On the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of eligibility of specialist registration
- 7 complete years of postgraduate clinical experience
Desirable
Management
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to use information technology
- An awareness of and positive attitude to equal opportunities issues within healthcare and education
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- The ability to take individual responsibility for planning and undertaking own work
Desirable
- Training in health services management
- Demonstration of an understanding and track record in quality improvement
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Evelina London Children's Hospital
London
SE1 7EH