Locum Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist

at  University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Are you looking to develop your knowledge and skills in paediatric cardiology whilst providing great care?
University Hospitals Southampton NHS Trust is currently looking to recruit to Locum Consultant to contribute to the provision of paediatric cardiac services as part of this dynamic and progressive department. The paediatric cardiology unit at University Hospitals Southampton NHS Trust is a level 1 congenital cardiothoracic centre and part of the Oxford – Southampton Congenital Cardiac Network.
Cardiac services covering the entire spectrum of care are provided for all age groups and it is one of the major centres for fetal medicine, neonatal and infant care and adult congenital heart disease, covering the population of South and Central England. As one of the few fully collocated congenital cardiac services in the UK, close liaison exists across departments including: adult congenital cardiology, intensive care and regional specialist paediatric services.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for dynamic, motivated and hardworking individuals who are interested in developing their knowledge and skills in paediatric cardiology. You need to be a team player with good communication skills. Previous paediatric experience, including being conversant with the management of paediatric emergencies is essential.

Duties include ward cover of the paediatric cardiology ward, outpatient clinic work and on-call (including out of hours). In addition, you will have input into the care of congenital heart disease on the paediatric and neonatal intensive care units and on the general paediatric wards. As well as clinical evaluation, you will be expected to perform echocardiographic assessment as necessary, but will be provided appropriate training and support to undertake this. Participation within multidisciplinary meetings and other educational activities within the department is expected and research encouraged.