Trust Fellow in Heart Transplantation

Go back Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Trust Fellow in Heart Transplantation The closing date is 10 July 2025 Trust Fellow ST4+ posts in Paediatric Heart Failure and Transplant To start August 2025 An opportunity has arisen for a Trust Fellow in Paediatric Heart Failure and Transplantation at ST4+ level at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. The successful candidate will be working in the Transplant and Heart Failure Team and will have the opportunity for training and experience in this specialty. They will be expected to participate in provision of after hours cover for paediatric cardiology. Candidates must be registered with the GMC at the time of application and if not are strongly encouraged to apply in advance of application due to the recent changes in GMC registration procedures.

Candidates wanting experience for paediatrics with an expertise in cardiology are welcome to apply. Interested applicants are invited to contact Dr Jacob Simmonds Tel: or for further information. 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. Based in central London, GOSH offers flexible working, help with childcare and travel, excellent training and development opportunities and assistance with finding somewhere to live.Main duties of the jobManagement of children with heart failure and transplantation on the ward and in clinic. Will also involve out of hours cover in general cardiology. Audit and related research where possible Presentation at team meetings Echocardiography Key working relationships Internal:

Cardiothoracic team Main duties and responsibilities: Provide middle grade cover for the transplant and heart failure teams. Join in ward rounds and clinics.

• Echocardiography of inpatients.
• Analysis of ambulatory monitoring e.g. blood pressure.
• Liaison with GP's and referring doctors.
• Audit and possible related research e.g. published audit.

About us We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care. Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team. We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.Job responsibilitiesThe 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 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
• Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice by the time of starting in post
• IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 7.5 by the time of starting in post
• MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
• Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline

Experience/Knowledge

• At least 2 years' experience in paediatrics at SHO/registrar level
• Experience of teaching and presenting
• Experience of audit activities
• Understanding of principles of…