Academic Consultant Paed Card/Congenital Card MRI

Overview

In this role you will deliver consultant-led paediatric cardio care for children across LTHT and the region, including in-patient, outpatient, and out of hours commitments. You will contribute to the congenital cardiac MRI service and lead the high‑risk paediatric cardiology workstream. A funded research time (4 PAs) supports developing a congenital cardiac MRI program, with the aim to secure external grants. You will participate in MDTs, governance, and education, collaborating to sustain and advance services.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-led in-patient and outpatient care for paediatric cardiac patients
• Contribute to the congenital cardiac MRI service
• Lead the paediatric cardiology high‑risk service
• Develop and lead a research program in congenital cardiac MRI with protected time
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to plan patient care
• Engage in clinical governance and audit activities
• Support training for specialist trainees and contribute to departmental research
• Collaborate with colleagues and management to develop services

Key requirements

• MB BS or equivalent
• Higher research degree (PhD, MD or equivalent)
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT
• Established skills in Paediatric Cardiology and Congenital Cardiac MRI
• Strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching (desirable)
• Flexibility for full/part-time or job sharing
• Presentation at shortlisting on vision for MRI research
• Eligibility to work in the UK per sponsorship rules

• Teaching and mentorship
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• Communication and teamwork
• Leadership in high‑risk clinical settings
• Paediatric Cardiology
• Congenital Cardiac MRI

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