Description
We are seeking a Trust Fellow (equivalent to ST6+) in ECMO & Cardiac Intensive Care to join our team at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will provide medical care to patients on cardiac intensive care and ensure efficient service delivery within cardiac intensive care services.
The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Great Ormond Street Hospital has 19 commissioned beds and is one of the largest in the UK dedicated to the care of children with congenital and acquired heart disease, with over 700 admissions annually. The unit provides comprehensive care for critically ill children with complex heart disease, including nearly 600 open heart surgeries per year.
Responsibilities:
- Provide medical care to patients on cardiac intensive care and ensure efficient service delivery within cardiac intensive care services
- Work in close co-operation with the wider multi-disciplinary team including cardiorespiratory and intensive care services
- Co-ordinate care of children on cardiac intensive care, including those with complex congenital heart disease, extracorporeal life support or ventricular assist device
- Take a share in all activities of the unit and supervise and support the more junior members of the clinical team
Requirements:
- Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
- Full (or eligible for full) GMC registration with License to practice
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
- At least 2 years' experience in paediatric intensive care medicine at ST6+ level
- At least 6 months experience in extracorporeal life support
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: £57,397 to £67,610 a year (Basic Pay) pro rata, per annum
- Fixed term contract for 6 months
- Full-time working pattern
We value diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.