Trust Fellow in Cross-sectional Cardiovascular Imaging

Trust Fellow in Cross-sectional Cardiovascular Imaging Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Heart and Lung Directorate

ASAP START DATE AS MUTUALLY AGREED.

Applications are invited for a post as Trust Fellow in Cross-sectional Cardiovascular Imaging (MRI & CT) based at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. 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 of paediatric and adult congenital heart disease and of paediatric acquired cardiovascular disease, in one of leading cardiovascular imaging centres in the world. The postholder will mainly focus on MRI but there are also opportunities in CT.

No on-call commitment.

The unit provides a complete spectrum of advanced medical and surgical services for children with congenital and acquired heart disease, which includes specialist activity in pulmonary hypertension, extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation, tracheal disease, thoracic surgery as well as both heart and lung transplantation.

Interested applicants may contact:

Dr Kristian Mortensen, Clinical Lead for Cardiovascular MRI and CT

Email:

Main duties of the job

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

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.

Date posted

13 February 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

271-CAG-

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH

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

• 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

• 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.
• Senior training in cardiology, paediatric cardiology or radiology
• MRCP, MRCPCH, FRCR or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree - MD, PhD

Experience/Knowledge 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/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

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH

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