Job summary
Band 7 Clinical scientist / Cardiac Physiologist (Echocardiography)
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is a national and international centre of excellence. An opportunity has arisen to join our friendly team as a Clinical Physiologist with responsibility to perform Echocardiography in the Cardiac Physiology Department at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Cardiac Physiologists/Clinical scientist to work in an exciting and dynamic environment, to support and help define our growing Echocardiography service. The successful candidate will perform Echocardiography in children with a large spectrum of congenital, inherited and acquired heart conditions.
The post holder will be someone who is willing to challenge themselves and be prepared to develop their echocardiography skills in one of the leading paediatric echo departments in Europe, tackling complex cardiac abnormalities, and working with leading authorities on congenital heart disease, inherited cardiac conditions, and cardiac imaging.
Main duties of the job
A band 7 post holder should hold either the European Accreditation in Echocardiography in Congenital Heart Disease (under the umbrella of European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging) or the British society of echocardiography accreditation in adult transthoracic echocardiography. Paediatric experience is not essential, however experience with complex adult CHD would be necessary.
For further information please contact Josie Terry, Echocardiography development lead and Clinical scientist (josie.terry@gosh.nhs.uk).
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
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 attachment/s below.
Job description
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 attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Gosh Values
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology - Cardiology OR relevant science subject OR equivalent experience
- Postgraduate (MSc) certificate in a relevant cardiac speciality (working towards) OR Postgraduate qualification in specialist area within Echocardiography
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of Adult and Paediatric cardiology
- Previous experience working at a Band 7 level within a Cardiac department, including experience at a highly specialist level of independent practice
- Knowledge of Congenital Heart Disease in echocardiography, cardiac morphology and the corrective procedures performed in the paediatric population
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills, able to use initiative and to prioritise own workload and work flexibly as part of a team
- Excellent manner with children and their families.
- Prepared to learn and teach
- Able to competently perform role in stressful situations and maintain concentration and composure
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Gosh Values
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology - Cardiology OR relevant science subject OR equivalent experience
- Postgraduate (MSc) certificate in a relevant cardiac speciality (working towards) OR Postgraduate qualification in specialist area within Echocardiography
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of Adult and Paediatric cardiology
- Previous experience working at a Band 7 level within a Cardiac department, including experience at a highly specialist level of independent practice
- Knowledge of Congenital Heart Disease in echocardiography, cardiac morphology and the corrective procedures performed in the paediatric population
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills, able to use initiative and to prioritise own workload and work flexibly as part of a team
- Excellent manner with children and their families.
- Prepared to learn and teach
- Able to competently perform role in stressful situations and maintain concentration and composure
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).
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).
