Trust Fellow in Paediatric Pulmonary Hypertension

Job overview

Pulmonary Hypertension Fellow

Trust Fellow post in Pulmonary Hypertension

The Pulmonary Hypertension service at Great Ormond Street Hospital is part of the cardiac unit and is the UK’s national referral center for children with pulmonary hypertension.
This post will give ample experience in the diagnosis, management and follow-up of children with pulmonary hypertension, including the introduction of new therapies. It will offer opportunities for clinical research as well as clinical experience in paediatric cardiology. Previous post holders have; achieved National Training Numbers (NTN’s) in paediatric cardiology, general cardiology fellow posts at GOSH, additional cardiology sub-speciality fellow posts and post CCT fellows have gone on to become leads for pulmonary hypertension within other cardiac units.
Pulmonary hypertension fellows will be responsible for the work-up and day to day management of new patients and the continuing care of current patients. Participation in out of hours care for general cardiology is according to experience and by mutual agreement.
We are actively pursuing equal opportunities. We encourage applications from all sections of the community and overseas candidates with appropriate experience and registrations are encouraged to apply.

Main duties of the job

The Fellow will provide for the investigation and management, including the use of newer therapies, of all patients referred with chronic pulmonary hypertension. The majority of the work involves assessment and detailed investigation of the children (and their families), including echocardiographic studies (after suitable training, if required). There will be ample opportunity for clinical research.

The Fellow will liaise with other departments such as radiology and the catheter laboratory in the organisation of invasive procedures necessary for the investigation and treatment of these patients. They will work closely with the transplant team as some children may eventually require this form of treatment.

One outpatient session per week will be undertaken with the Consultant and the Fellow, who may accompany the Consultant to major regional centres. The Fellow will be responsible for supervising the management of the daycases as well as completing the medical discharge summaries. Medical cover and more direct participation in the long-term post operative management of patients undergoing heart and heart-lung transplantation may form a part of the on-call duties. The Fellow will work closely with the Nursing Liaison Teams, both at GOSH and other centres sharing in the care of these children.

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 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

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 Workplace

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential criteria

• Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration (obtained by designated start date)
• MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Higher degree – MSc, MPhil related discipline

Experience/Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Clinical experience in related paediatric specialties
• Experience of audit activities
• Understanding of principles of clinical governance
• Experience of teaching and presenting

Desirable criteria

• Appropriate career progression
• Published research in peer reviewed journals
• ST4 level in paediatrics
• Clinical experience in paediatric cardiology

Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• Experience in echocardiography