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Person specification

Essential

Full Specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or willingness to complete GMC registration through GMC sponsorship scheme Or
Achievement of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Paediatric Cardiology, or evidence of being within six months of award of CCT by date of interview Or
Eligible for specialist registration in Paediatric Cardiology within approximately six months of interview (please note, this does not apply to CESR applications)
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Paediatric Cardiology
Completion of specific training/ fellowship(s) in paediatric Inherited Cardiac Conditions
Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Recent record of clinical governance, audit, or quality improvement project
Positive approach to evidence-based practice.
Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Knowledge of the principals involved in research.
Evidence of participation and contribution in clinical research
Evidence of peer review research papers and presentations/ posters at academic meetings
Experience of teaching medical students
Experience of supervising trainees.
Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service.
Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant.
Ability to practice independently as a consultant.
Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership.
Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries.
Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions.
Ability to be a flexible team member
Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances.
Awareness of personal limitations
Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
Meets professional health requirements
Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role

Desirable

Higher academic qualification e.g. MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent
Accreditation in Congenital Echocardiography
Broad range of IT skills
Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Formal teaching qualification
Training in providing feedback, supervising and supporting trainees
Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
Management experience

Paediatric Cardiology Consultant (interest in ICC)

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Person specification