Job summary
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Heart and Lung Directorate
"Suitable for out of Programme Experience in Paediatric Cardiology"
Posts starting in March and September 2026
Great Ormond Street Hospital invites applicants of ST 2-3 equivalent level for 6-month post in paediatric cardiology.
The post would be well-suited - but not limited - to junior doctors-in-training wanting to have a period of out-of-programme experience. It may be possible to count this placement towards your training, dependent on the completion of Level 1 curriculum competencies. The post is potentially extendable to a maximum of 12 months, if agreed by both parties, following demonstration of acceptable performance in the role, and determination that extension would be beneficial for career progression.
Your main role would be to cover a busy general cardiology ward and cardiology day ward.
During your time, you would also be encouraged to attend all areas of the unit, including cardiac theatres, the catheter laboratory and echo department. There is a formal teaching programme specifically for SHOs, as well as registrar teaching within the department. There are also several courses available, which may be prioritised and subsidised for GOSH staff (including the echo and morphology courses)
All applicants should return their application forms electronically.
Please note where there are high numbers of applications, the post may close prior to advertised closing date.
Main duties of the job
Main duties and responsibilities:
Cardiac Unit: General Information
The cardiothoracic unit provides a complete spectrum of medical and surgical services for children with congenital and acquired heart disease. It is a busy unit with excellent results, an international reputation and a commitment to pre-eminence in all aspects of its working including research and development.
The Cardiothoracic Unit houses all the facilities for in-patient medical care and surgery for infants and children with heart disease, mostly congenital and some related disorders. This includes provision for open heart, closed heart and thoracic non-cardiac surgery, as well as heart and heart lung transplantation. Specific departments provide anaesthetic, microbiological, biochemical and radiology supportThe Cardiac Unit is one of the biggest units in the Trust with a budget and allocated medical and nursing staff. The Unit has a cardiology ward, a HDU area, a day care ward and a cardiac intensive care unit. The workload averages some 1400 admissions to the wards, 500 invasive investigations, 11,000 echocardiographic studies, 400 open heart operations, and 300 closed heart and thoracic non-cardiac operations. Approximately one third of the patients are under one year old. There are also transplant cubicles for the heart and heart-lung transplantation programme, which involves approximately 20 patients per year.
About us
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
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.
Applicants must be registered with the General Medical Council or eligible for registration. As this is a paediatric post, potential applicants are required to have a minimum of 12 months post-foundation (or internship) paediatric experience, of which at least 3 months should be in a tertiary neonatal unit. We will not consider applications from candidates who are not able to demonstrate this experience.
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.
Applicants must be registered with the General Medical Council or eligible for registration. As this is a paediatric post, potential applicants are required to have a minimum of 12 months post-foundation (or internship) paediatric experience, of which at least 3 months should be in a tertiary neonatal unit. We will not consider applications from candidates who are not able to demonstrate this experience.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
Desirable
- MRCP, MRCPCH part I or equivalent MRCPCH part II
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- At least 12 months of Paediatric experience in Paediatrics which 3 months should be neonates.
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Experience of audit activities
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Issues of Chronic ill health
Desirable
- Clinical experience in related paediatric specialties
- Published research in peer reviewed journals
- Previous NHS experience
- Tertiary Neonatal experience
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
Desirable
- MRCP, MRCPCH part I or equivalent MRCPCH part II
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- At least 12 months of Paediatric experience in Paediatrics which 3 months should be neonates.
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Experience of audit activities
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Issues of Chronic ill health
Desirable
- Clinical experience in related paediatric specialties
- Published research in peer reviewed journals
- Previous NHS experience
- Tertiary Neonatal experience
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs
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).
