Consultant in Paediatric Cardiology (Echocardiography)

About the role

**Main area** Cardiology **Grade** NHS Medical \& Dental: Consultant **Contract** Permanent **Hours** Full time \- 10 sessions per week **Job ref** 271\-MDL\-7739484 **Site** Great Ormond Street Hospital **Town** London **Salary** £113,565 \- £150,569 (Basic Salary) pro rata per annum **Salary period** Yearly **Closing** 01/07/2026 23:59 ### **Job overview**

**Consultant position in advanced echocardiography including general Paediatric Cardiology on call.**

We are looking for a consultant experienced in Paediatric Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging in children. The postholder will be expected to perform, analyse and report echocardiograms for children (from newborn to teen age) with large variety of heart conditions. This includes conventional transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography as well as clinical application of modern echocardiographic imaging modalities such as 3D echocardiography, tissue deformation imaging.

The successful candidate will be expected to independently run paediatric cardiology clinics, advanced echocardiography clinics and participate in the consultant on call rota. They will join joint cardiac and surgical weekly meeting and there is the opportunity to join a large variety of educational meetings. They will run or be on evolved in clinical research.

### **Main duties of the job**

This post is available for a consultant experienced in Paediatric Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging in children. The postholder will be expected to perform, analyse and report echocardiograms for children (from newborn to teen age) with large variety of heart conditions. This includes conventional transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography as well as clinical application of modern echocardiographic imaging modalities such as 3D echocardiography, tissue deformation imaging.

The successful candidate will be expected to independently run paediatric cardiology clinic and advanced echocardiography clinic and participate in the consultant on call rota. They will join joint cardiac and surgical weekly meeting and there is the opportunity to join a large variety of educational meetings. They will run or be onvolved in clinical reasearch.

Candidates must be registered with the GMC at the time of application.

Interested applicants are invited to contact Beatrice Bonello (beatrice.bonello@gosh.nhs.uk) for further information.

Liaison with the GOSH cardiac services team will be facilitated by attendance at the weekly Joint Cardiac Conference, and the weekly cardiac unit Clinical Governance meeting.

GOSH is a Postgraduate Teaching Hospital. National trainees in Paediatric Cardiology, senior trainees or established specialist consultants may be attached for varying periods of time for advanced teaching.

### **Working for our organisation**

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.

### **Detailed job description and main 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

Essential criteria

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 WorkplaceAcademic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential criteria

GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date) MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent CCT/CCST in Speciality (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience (eligible for CESR)Desirable criteria

Higher degree – PhD, MD or equivalent Formal teaching qualification Leadership qualificationExperience/Knowledge

Essential criteria

Extensive experience in paediatric cardiology and fetal cardiology with sufficient knowledge to counsel patients after a diagnosis of complex CHD Experience of teaching students and multi\-disciplinary team Advanced skills in congenital echocardiography Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projectsDesirable criteria

Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks Experience of clinical leadership or managementSkills/Abilities

Essential criteria

High level written and oral communication skills Ability to organise and prioritise own workload Ability to work under pressure in a multi\-disciplinary environment Presentation skills Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills Ability to work on own initiative within an ever changing environment.Desirable criteria

Leadership skills

### ***Please be advised that:***

*The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2\-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.*

*The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.*

*Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.*

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 .

*We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.*

### **Applicant requirements**

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.