Trust Doctor in Paediatric Cardiology

Trust Doctorin Paediatric Cardiology

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This is an exciting opportunity to gain and extend your clinical experience in Paediatric Cardiology, in one of the leading units in the unique and supportive environment at GOSH. In the post you will be working within one of the largest and busiest units in the country. GOSH offers exposure to all the cardiac subspecialties including heart failure and transplantation, pulmonary hypertension and inherited cardiovascular diseases.The post-holder will enjoy a working environment of active training and education and will be encouraged to take an active role in the department's on-going program of audit and clinical research. Our clinical fellows will have access to training opportunities in ward-based assessments, consultant supervised training clinic, echocardiography and cardiac catherisation etc.

This post is part time, 0.2 WTE, 1 day per week with no out of hours contribution. Please do not apply unless the working hours are suitable.

Applicants must have full registration with GMC and meet Key Requirements below.

Key Requirements:

Prior clinical experience in paediatric cardiology or ACHD at either a registrar or SHO level

Main duties of the job

Main duties and responsibilities:

The post holder will be responsible for the continued delivery of Cardiology Services at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. This post will play a central role in the provision of cardiac services at Great Ormond Street and will work at middle grade level with the other registrars employed by the trust. This includes ward rounds, review of postoperative patients, echocardiography, and paediatric outpatient clinics. Specific duties will be dependent on relevant skills and experience.

The post may also involve duties within the cardiac transplant and pulmonary hypertension teams as required. Experience and training will/may be available in a wide range of paediatric cardiology activity including echocardiography, ECG and 24-hour ECG monitoring, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, pulmonary hypertension and management of the postoperative paediatric cardiac patient.

About us

Our commitment to you

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.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

Depending on experience

(Basic Pay) pro rata, per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

271-CAG-8244644

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Great ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH

United Kingdom

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 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

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice or IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 or Occupational English Test (medicine version) with a minimum score of 'B' in each domain

Desirable

• MRCP, MRCPCH part I or equivalent MRCPCH part II

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• Collaboration - We work together to deliver safe, consistent, patient-centred care.
• Respect - We treat everyone with respect, kindness and equity.
• Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Curiosity - We stay curious to drive innovation that delivers exceptional patient outcomes.
• Experience of working as part of a diverse team
• Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.

Exprience/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

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

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice or IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 or Occupational English Test (medicine version) with a minimum score of 'B' in each domain

Desirable

• MRCP, MRCPCH part I or equivalent MRCPCH part II

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• Collaboration - We work together to deliver safe, consistent, patient-centred care.
• Respect - We treat everyone with respect, kindness and equity.
• Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Curiosity - We stay curious to drive innovation that delivers exceptional patient outcomes.
• Experience of working as part of a diverse team
• Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.

Exprience/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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Great ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Great ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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.

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice or IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 or Occupational English Test (medicine version) with a minimum score of 'B' in each domain

Desirable

• MRCP, MRCPCH part I or equivalent MRCPCH part II

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• Collaboration - We work together to deliver safe, consistent, patient-centred care.
• Respect - We treat everyone with respect, kindness and equity.
• Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Curiosity - We stay curious to drive innovation that delivers exceptional patient outcomes.
• Experience of working as part of a diverse team
• Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.

Exprience/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

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