Job summary
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FT
2x Trust Fellow in Cross-Sectional Cardiovascular Imaging (ST6+ Equiv)
Start Date: 4th September 2023
Applications are invited for a post as Trust Fellow in Cross-sectional (MRI & CT) Cardiovascular Imaging, based at GOSH. This post is fixed term, one-year duration, and is suitable for a person with senior training in paediatric cardiology, in adult cardiology with an interest in grown-up congenital heart disease, or in radiology.
The post-holder will gain 12 months of expert training and clinical experience in the cross-sectional imaging (MRI & CT) of paediatric and adult congenital heart disease and of paediatric acquired cardiovascular disease, in one of leading cardiovascular imaging centres in the world.
No on-call commitment.
The unit provides a complete spectrum of advanced medical and surgical services for children with congenital and acquired heart disease, as well as specialist activity in pulmonary hypertension, extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation, tracheal service, thoracic surgery as well as both heart and lung transplantation.
Candidates must be eligible for registration with the GMC. MRCP/MRCPCH/FRCR (or equivalent) is essential. Where equivalent qualifications or experience is being offered, it is essential that the candidate can provide written confirmation of this.
Interested applicants may contact:
Dr Kristian Mortensen, Clinical Lead for Cardiovascular MRI and CT,
Main duties of the job
Main duties and responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the continued delivery of Cardiovascular Imaging Services at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust.
Specific duties will be dependent on relevant skills and experience.
The post holder will be required to attend more clinical scanning sessions per week, at least two but usual practice is to attend more than this number especially with increasing experience. For these lists they will carry the initial, primary responsibility for planning image acquisition, assisting the radiographer with image optimisation, post-processing the images, volumetric and flow quantification, and report writing. This will be carried out under the supervision of the consultant in charge of each list. The post holder will as a part of a team of fellows be responsible for the primary cover of all the clinical scanning lists each week.
Considerate and cooperative behaviour will be required at all times.
Conscientious and safe patient care is the priority of our Unit and is required from all persons involved in MRI scanning.
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.
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 GOSH 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
Candidates are strongly advised to refer to the Job Description and Person Specification to understand the role in full detail. Both are attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are strongly advised to refer to the Job Description and Person Specification to understand the role in full detail. Both are attached.
Person Specification
Our always values
Essential
- Always welcoming – open, positive, polite, prompt, thoughtful
- Always helpful – respectful, caring, supportive, patient, flexible
- Always expert – role model, vigilant, striving for quality, proactive
- Always one team – informative, mindful, appreciative, open, honest
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- 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
Skills and 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
Desirable
- Congenital cardiac MRI
- Congenital cardiac CT
- Computer literacy/ IT skills
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification – MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice or IELTS Certificate with an overall score of or Occupational English Test (medicine version) with a minimum score of ‘B’ in each domain.
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- Senior training in cardiology, paediatric cardiology or radiology
Desirable
Person Specification
Our always values
Essential
- Always welcoming – open, positive, polite, prompt, thoughtful
- Always helpful – respectful, caring, supportive, patient, flexible
- Always expert – role model, vigilant, striving for quality, proactive
- Always one team – informative, mindful, appreciative, open, honest
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- 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
Skills and 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
Desirable
- Congenital cardiac MRI
- Congenital cardiac CT
- Computer literacy/ IT skills
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification – MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice or IELTS Certificate with an overall score of or Occupational English Test (medicine version) with a minimum score of ‘B’ in each domain.
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- Senior training in cardiology, paediatric cardiology or radiology
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) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
