Job summary
We are looking for a
dynamic individual to join the congenital cardiology team based at Leeds
General Infirmary (LGI) as a locum paediatric cardiologist with an interest in echocardiography.
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of the general paediatric
cardiology service. The main focus of the post is the delivery of outpatient
care in both Leeds and peripheral clinics throughout the region. In addition,
the successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of the paediatric
echocardiography service in Leeds
The
post holder will join the general paediatric cardiology on-call rota
compromising ward weeks and evening on-calls on a 1:11 basis. They will attend
the weekly MDT and monthly governance meetings.
Involvement
in service development, quality improvement, education and research will be
encouraged.
About us
Leeds Childrens
Hospital covers 27 medical and surgical specialties and is one of the largest
specialist children's hospitals in the country. We have over 20 inpatient
wards, employ over 800 nurses and last year held over 170,000 outpatient
appointments and treated over 25,000 surgical patients both
electively/non-electively.
Leeds Teaching
Hospitals is currently embarking on one of the largest and most high-profile
investment, transformation and regeneration programmes in the city and the
wider region. Its Building the Leeds Way Programme aims to transform healthcare
for patients in Leeds and the wider region. The investment Programme include
the construction of two new hospitals at the Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) site
one for adults and the other a brand state of the art Childrens Hospital for
Leeds and the surrounding region.
Leeds Teaching
Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our
existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to
this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while
this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting
stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is
completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will contribute to the
delivery of the general paediatric cardiology service. The main focus of the
post is the delivery of outpatient care in both Leeds and peripheral clinics
throughout the region. In addition, the successful candidate will contribute to
the delivery of the paediatric echocardiography service in Leeds
The post holder will join the general
paediatric cardiology on-call rota compromising ward weeks and evening on-calls
on a 1:11 basis. They will attend the weekly MDT and monthly governance
meetings.
Involvement in service development, quality
improvement, education and research will be encouraged.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will contribute to the
delivery of the general paediatric cardiology service. The main focus of the
post is the delivery of outpatient care in both Leeds and peripheral clinics
throughout the region. In addition, the successful candidate will contribute to
the delivery of the paediatric echocardiography service in Leeds
The post holder will join the general
paediatric cardiology on-call rota compromising ward weeks and evening on-calls
on a 1:11 basis. They will attend the weekly MDT and monthly governance
meetings.
Involvement in service development, quality
improvement, education and research will be encouraged.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCPCH/MRCP or equivalent qualification.
- CCT in paediatric cardiology by the start date.
- Successful completion of subspecialty training in paediatric echocardiography.
Desirable
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Experience of participation in quality improvement activity (essential).
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in paediatric cardiology.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
- Successfully completed dedicated clinical fellowship in paediatric echocardiography.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCPCH/MRCP or equivalent qualification.
- CCT in paediatric cardiology by the start date.
- Successful completion of subspecialty training in paediatric echocardiography.
Desirable
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Experience of participation in quality improvement activity (essential).
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in paediatric cardiology.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
- Successfully completed dedicated clinical fellowship in paediatric echocardiography.
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).
