A six-month trust fellowship at ST6 equivalent or above in ECMO and cardiac intensive care at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. The work is medical care for critically ill children with complex heart disease, coordinating those on ECLS or ventricular assist devices, and supervising junior staff. The 19-bed unit is one of the largest in the UK, with heart and lung transplantation and national tracheal and pulmonary hypertension services. Open to national and international applicants with at least two years' paediatric intensive care experience at ST6+.
What the job involves
- Provide medical care to children on cardiac intensive care and ensure efficient service delivery
- Co-ordinate care of children with complex congenital heart disease, ECLS or ventricular assist devices
- Work closely with the wider multi-disciplinary team, including cardiorespiratory and intensive care services
- Share in all unit activities
- Supervise and support more junior members of the clinical team
- Provide emergency cover when required, alongside the agreed duty rota
- Follow unit and hospital protocols, clinical practice guidelines and the unit's admissions and discharge policy
Qualifications
- Primary medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent)
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
Registration & licences
- Full or eligible for full GMC registration with licence to practise
Experience
- At least 2 years' paediatric intensive care medicine at ST6+ level
- At least 6 months' experience in extracorporeal life support
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Experience of audit activities
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Working under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Prioritising clinical needs and own workload
- Understanding of the principles of clinical governance
Checks & eligibility
- Current level 3 safeguarding training
Other
- Alignment with GOSH values of collaboration, respect and curiosity
Nice to have
- Higher degree (MSc, MPhil or related discipline)
- Clinical experience in related paediatric specialties
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals
What’s offered
- Bespoke and comprehensive training in the cardiac intensive care unit
- Access to BAME, LGBT+, disability and long-term health conditions, and women's staff networks
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Trust Fellows in ECMO/Cardiac Intensive Care in London employer: The Methodist Church in Britain
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The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
