Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to develop subspecialty skills in congenital cardiac surgery across all age ranges. The post will be based at the Evelina 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. The post is designed for individuals who wish to pursue a career in paediatric cardiac surgery.
This post would suit a junior trainee who wishes to gain exposure to congenital cardiac surgery to guide future training, or a more senior trainee considering sub-specialisation in congenital cardiac surgery.
Our surgical programme covers the full range of congenital heart surgery. The department is closely linked to the Adult Congenital Heart Disease service which sits in the Adult Cardiovascular Directorate. Two of our Consultant Paediatric Cardiologists also contribute to the outpatient and inpatient care of adults with Congenital Heart disease, in addition to the 5 consultants in Adult Congenital Heart Disease based at St Thomas' Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will be expected to provide clinical services for paediatric cardiac surgery patients in support and under the guidance of the consultant surgeons. The role will encompass all aspects of patient care including reviewing fetal cases, peri-operative care, paediatric intensive care, ward, theatre and on-call duties.
About us
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 18 cardiology and 4 cardiac surgical consultants 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.
The postholder will work with the whole team including all nursing and allied health colleagues to deliver world class care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Other duties and training opportunities will include:
- Participation in intensive care ward rounds
- Participation in cardiac surgical out patient clinics including post operative wound review
- Contribution to organisation of the paediatric cardiac surgical lists and case presentation at multidisciplinary meetings.
- Development of skills in echocardiography, particular focussed on simulation, interpretation of echo images and acquisition of intra-operative epicardial images
The post holder will participate in the on call congenital cardiac surgical rota on a 1 in 3 or 1:4 basis. This is non-resident with the expectation the post holder is available within 20 minutes if required. Regular on call activity will be limited to the congenital cardiac service, but in exceptional circumstances there may be a need to assist in the adult congenital heart disease rota.
please refer to JD and person sepc
Job description
Job responsibilities
Other duties and training opportunities will include:
- Participation in intensive care ward rounds
- Participation in cardiac surgical out patient clinics including post operative wound review
- Contribution to organisation of the paediatric cardiac surgical lists and case presentation at multidisciplinary meetings.
- Development of skills in echocardiography, particular focussed on simulation, interpretation of echo images and acquisition of intra-operative epicardial images
The post holder will participate in the on call congenital cardiac surgical rota on a 1 in 3 or 1:4 basis. This is non-resident with the expectation the post holder is available within 20 minutes if required. Regular on call activity will be limited to the congenital cardiac service, but in exceptional circumstances there may be a need to assist in the adult congenital heart disease rota.
please refer to JD and person sepc
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training:
Essential
- Full GMC Registration MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- Equivalent to two years full time clinical experience in cardiothoracic surgery including pre and post-operative care
Desirable
- Demonstrate independent operating within adult cardiac surgery 6 Months experience in Congenital Cardiology
Knowledge and Skills:
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team. Good communication skills
Desirable
- Training in health services management
Research and Audit
Essential
- Demonstration of an understanding of the principles of audit and its application to clinical practice
Desirable
- Research or other publications in peer review journals
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
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 and Training:
Essential
- Full GMC Registration MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- Equivalent to two years full time clinical experience in cardiothoracic surgery including pre and post-operative care
Desirable
- Demonstrate independent operating within adult cardiac surgery 6 Months experience in Congenital Cardiology
Knowledge and Skills:
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team. Good communication skills
Desirable
- Training in health services management
Research and Audit
Essential
- Demonstration of an understanding of the principles of audit and its application to clinical practice
Desirable
- Research or other publications in peer review journals
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
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
