Job summary
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
AND THE INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH
CONSULTANT IN PAEDIATRIC CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY
Applications are invited for a Consultant in Paediatric/Neonatal Cardiothoracic Surgery to complete a team of four consultant Paediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeons covering the Cardiothoracic Unit at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH).
This post will be primarily responsible for Paediatric cardiac surgery, with main focus on neonatal and complex infant surgery but will also play a role in heart and lung transplantation and provide surgical support to the ECMO programme, with potential input into Grown-up Congenital Heart Disease Surgery.
The post, that will commence as soon as possible and is open to applicants with substantial experience in congenital/ Paediatric and neonatal cardiothoracic surgery, and the successful applicant will be expected to be able to perform a wide range of Paediatric cardiothoracic surgery, with special focus on neonatal and complex infant surgery, including heart and lung transplantation.
The Cardiothoracic Unit at GOSH is the largest Cardiothoracic Paediatric (ages 0-16 years) Unit in the UK and has a worldwide reputation. It cares for patients with all types of congenital heart and lung defects, and has large transplant and ECMO services. It also houses the largest Paediatric thoracic practice in the UK and the only tracheal service.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be administratively and professionally responsible to Mr Martin Kostolny - Clinical lead for Cardiothoracic Surgery. The appointee will also be expected to participate fully with the cardiac program. The appointee will be expected to work with the team in multi-disciplinary clinical meetings, audit and clinical governance and to ensure excellent communication with patients, their families and other professionals.
Specific Clinical Duties
Cardiothoracic surgery is a consultant-led service at GOSH and the appointee will be expected to sustain that philosophy, providing appropriate support for colleagues and juniors.
The appointee will operate a minimum of 2 half-day sessions per week. Consultants are expected to and frequently do operate together on complex or unusual cases, which form a considerable proportion of our work, This too increases the operating exposure of the successful appointee. The consultant surgeon will provide internal cover for colleagues on leave, which increases their annual operating experience.
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 attachments.
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 attachments.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- 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
- FRCS Equivalent Higher Qualification
- Full GMC Registration Note: Applicants must be on the GMC specialist register for Cardiothoracic surgery at the point of application
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Management Course
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum 2 years approved training in paediatric cardiothoracic surgery
- Substantial experience in neonatal and complex infant surgery
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Teaching experience
- Commitment to teamwork
- Minimum 2 years approved training in paediatric cardiothoracic surgery
Desirable
- Experience in related sub-specialty (transplantation and GUCH)
- Research profile in the relevant or associated field
- Proven track record in publications and grant acquisition
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills
- Ability to work in a pressurised and ever changing environment
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
Desirable
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- 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
- FRCS Equivalent Higher Qualification
- Full GMC Registration Note: Applicants must be on the GMC specialist register for Cardiothoracic surgery at the point of application
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Management Course
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum 2 years approved training in paediatric cardiothoracic surgery
- Substantial experience in neonatal and complex infant surgery
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Teaching experience
- Commitment to teamwork
- Minimum 2 years approved training in paediatric cardiothoracic surgery
Desirable
- Experience in related sub-specialty (transplantation and GUCH)
- Research profile in the relevant or associated field
- Proven track record in publications and grant acquisition
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills
- Ability to work in a pressurised and ever changing environment
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
Desirable
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).