Clinical Fellow in Echocardiography
Main area
Cardiology
Grade
NHS Medical \& Dental: Consultant
Contract
12 months (12 Months fixed term)
Hours
Full time \- 40 hours per week
Job ref
271\-CAG\-7897535
Site
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Town
Holborn
Salary
£54,121 \- £69,976 pro rata, per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/06/2026 23:59
Job overview
We are currently looking for a highly motivated, communicative team player with excellent interpersonal skills to support the paediatric echocardiography department in clinical duties and research.
It is a great opportunity to acquire extensive exposure to a full range of congenital and acquired cardiac anomalies. The post holder will have opportunities to train in advanced echocardiography technics in congenital heart disease, including 3D reconstruction, functional analysis and stress echocardiography.
The post holder will be involved in the echocardiography educational program.
All staff are encouraged to participate in teaching and research and are given support with their continuing professional development to attend lectures, seminars and relevant courses.
Main duties of the job
The Cardiology Department of Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust is a world\-renowned tertiary referral centre for children with congenital and acquired heart problems. The unit offers a full range of diagnostic and interventional cardiac assessments and procedures, with certain procedures and assessments uniquely performed at this institution.
We are currently looking for a highly motivated, communicative team player with excellent interpersonal skills to support the paediatric echocardiography department in clinical duties and research.
It is a great opportunity to acquire extensive exposure to a full range of congenital and acquired cardiac anomalies. The post holder will have opportunities to train in advanced echocardiography technics in congenital heart disease, including 3D reconstruction, functional analysis and stress echocardiography.
All staff are encouraged to participate in teaching and research and are given support with their continuing professional development to attend lectures, seminars and relevant courses.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.
We are working towards becoming an anti\-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti\-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti\-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.
We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.
We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long\-term health conditions, and LGBTQ\+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women’s Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee\-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.
Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional \- it is essential.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role attached. The Person Specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required, both attached.
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)Desirable criteria
MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
Higher degree – PhD, MD or equivalent
Formal teaching qualification
Leadership qualificationExperience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects.
Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processesDesirable criteria
Extensive experience in paediatric 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
Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
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.
This listing is from indeed. View original listing ↗