Job summary
Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist to join the Paediatric Cardiology Service within Evelina London Women's & Children's Clinical Group. This is a full-time post, primarily based at the Royal Brompton Hospital site, but it is anticipated that there will be collaboration and cross site working at the Evelina London Hospital site. This role will immerse the successful applicant fully within the paediatric cardiology team by undertaking cover of the inpatient service, outpatient clinics and support of clinics throughout the wider paediatric congenital heart network.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be expected to work within the existing team on the Royal Brompton and Harefield and Evelina London Hospitals sites to continue to enhance the paediatric cardiology service and its network. The post-holder will participate in echo governance with a strong emphasis on quality and education and will help developing the service profile within the Clinical group, Trust and Network.
The post-holder will be expected to work closely with existing consultants and the multidisciplinary team to provide a clinical service of excellence for the child with congenital or acquired heart disease. Specifically, this would include contributing to the acute inpatient service provision by participating on the service rota, and supporting outpatient care with a clinic and support of the rapid access service.
The post holder will contribute to provision of network activity by taking over the responsibility for existing clinics within wider CHD network.
The post holder will be expected to actively participate in the research, education, and administrative responsibilities of the paediatric department, as well as generally support the Trust and its Directorate of Children's services.
About us
The Paediatric Cardiology Services have access to a full range of services across all age groups including fetal, neonatal and adult facilities at St Thomas' and also across the North West London Hospital Alliance. There is a close working relationship with academic partners from Kings College London and Imperial College London, with some academic consultants having joint NHS and University appointments and supervising research fellows and their projects.
Inpatient care is provided at both Evelina London Children's Hospital and Royal Brompton Hospital in purpose-built cardiology wards and intensive care units. The department also benefits from a dedicated outpatient area on both sites. Both Evelina London Children's Hospital and Royal Brompton Hospital are Level 1 Cardiac Surgical Centres and provide cardiac services from the neonates to adults, working closely with network partners across England.
There are biplane cardiac catheter laboratories at both Hospitals, undertaking the full range of congenital interventions, including hybrid procedures.
The department has an international reputation for excellence and innovation in many fields including fetal cardiology, congenital intervention, echocardiography and cardiac MRI.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of duties and responsibilities for this post, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of duties and responsibilities for this post, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration with a licence to practice
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- Has, or is eligible for, GMC specialist registration in paediatrics or paediatric cardiology
Desirable
- Accreditation in congenital heart disease echocardiography
- Completed or undertaking a higher degree programme
Clinical Experience and Skills
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years' experience working in a paediatric cardiac surgical centre at registrar level or above
- Experience of, or exposure to, sub-specialty training in congenital cardiac imaging, especially echocardiography
- Ability to undertake independent outpatient clinics
- Experience of, or exposure to, advanced echocardiography assessment
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications related to paediatric cardiology, in particular the field of echocardiography
- Experience of providing an outreach paediatric cardiac service in a district general hospital
- Experience of working with industry partners to deliver novel technological advancements
Audit Management and IT
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate a track record of clinical governance, audit and service improvement
Desirable
- Training in health services management
Research and Teaching Skills
Essential
- Presentations at national or international meetings
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
- The ability to take individual responsibility for planning and undertaking own work
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team with flexible working patterns
Desirable
- Demonstration of formal training in teaching methods
- Experience of organising and delivering a formal teaching programme
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration with a licence to practice
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- Has, or is eligible for, GMC specialist registration in paediatrics or paediatric cardiology
Desirable
- Accreditation in congenital heart disease echocardiography
- Completed or undertaking a higher degree programme
Clinical Experience and Skills
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years' experience working in a paediatric cardiac surgical centre at registrar level or above
- Experience of, or exposure to, sub-specialty training in congenital cardiac imaging, especially echocardiography
- Ability to undertake independent outpatient clinics
- Experience of, or exposure to, advanced echocardiography assessment
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications related to paediatric cardiology, in particular the field of echocardiography
- Experience of providing an outreach paediatric cardiac service in a district general hospital
- Experience of working with industry partners to deliver novel technological advancements
Audit Management and IT
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate a track record of clinical governance, audit and service improvement
Desirable
- Training in health services management
Research and Teaching Skills
Essential
- Presentations at national or international meetings
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
- The ability to take individual responsibility for planning and undertaking own work
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team with flexible working patterns
Desirable
- Demonstration of formal training in teaching methods
- Experience of organising and delivering a formal teaching programme
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).
