In September 2023/ March 2023 there will be up to two 1 year Paediatric Cardiology special interest post available at Leeds General Infirmary. The number and start date of the posts available will depend % LTFT and ranking of applicants at interview. This post is for the training of existing paediatric trainees according to the RCPCH approved SPIN module in Paediatric Cardiology (available from the RCPCH website for information).
This post will initially be offered to the school of paediatrics rotation grid for Yorkshire and Humber trainees. If appointable applicants are not attracted to the position from within the deanery, the posts will be nationally advertised.
These posts are targeted at General Paediatric Specialty Postgraduate doctors in training (Progress + ST5 and above at the start of the post with signed off level 2 training expected by ARCP Summer 23 at the latest).
These posts are primarily directed towards those trainees who wish to pursue a career as a paediatrician with an expertise in cardiology (as per the SPIN module assessment criteria). Once trainees are appointed to the role they will need to prospectively apply for their SPIN approval via the TPD for Paediatrics to the Specialist Advisory Committee for Paediatric Cardiology.
Experience at level 1 post (ST1 to ST3) in Paediatric Cardiology is not an essential criterion for appointment. Evidence of previous active involvement in Paediatric Cardiology care (during general paediatric training) is expected and shortlisted applicants should bring evidence of audit work or presentations in cardiology to the interview for review.
The post is non-resident on call for Paediatric Cardiology (with no general paediatric on call commitment) and is currently within a 1 in 7 shift pattern.
Full time appointments would be for a period of 12 months with negotiation on longer contract length possible if a part-time working pattern is requested.
Application will be by personal statement of a maximum 300 words indicating your reasons for applying and supply evidence in your e-portfolio of your interest and suitability.
Your personal statement must be sent to paediatricsupport.yh@hee.nhs.uk no later than 27 January 2023.
Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed on a virtual platform on 10 February 2023 (to be confirmed) by Dr Dominic Hares (TPD for Paediatric Cardiology), and Dr Chakra Vasudevan (TPD West, School of Paediatrics).
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