Trust Fellow in Inherited Cardiovascular Diseases

Job overview

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Applications are invited for the above post(s). The posts are fixed term for 12 months initially.  Start Date: April 2026

These posts do not attract a National Training Number, but may be useful for out of programme experience for paediatric cardiology trainees, aspiring paediatric cardiologists or adult cardiology trainees with an interest in inherited cardiac conditions, as well as general paediatric trainees with an interest in cardiology. The post has also been approved for sub-specialty training in paediatric inherited cardiovascular diseases. These posts are also suitable as post-CCT posts for individuals seeking to pursue a career in paediatric and/or adult inherited cardiac conditions.

Main duties of the job

The Fellow will contribute to the investigation and management, including the use of novel and emerging therapies, of all patients referred with inherited cardiovascular diseases. The majority of the work involves assessment and detailed investigation of the children and their families, including echocardiographic studies (after suitable training, if required) and ECGs. There will be ample opportunity for clinical research which could lead to application for funding for a higher degree. The Fellow team comprises 3 clinical fellows, rotating 4-monthly through the cardiomyopathy, inherited arrhythmia and aortopathy firms, in addition to visiting fellows and clinical research fellows.

The Fellow will liaise with other departments such as metabolic medicine, neuromuscular, rheumatology and clinical genetics.  They will work closely with the electrophysiology team given the need for cardiac device therapy in carefully selected patients and the transplant team as some children may eventually require this form of treatment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.