Academic Consultant Paed Card/Congenital Card MRI

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The successful applicant should possess MB BS (or equivalent), a higher research degree (PhD, MD or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register. Applicants should have established skills in Paediatric Cardiology and Congenital Cardiac MRI. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching is desirable. Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on: “My vision for developing a research programme in congenital cardiac MRI over the next 3 years” Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact: Dr James Oliver, Lead Clinician for Congenital Cardiology, james.oliver5@nhs.net INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Monday 14 December 2026 The congenital cardiology department has office space and outpatient clinics situated in the Jubilee Building at the Leeds General Infirmary. The inpatient department within Leeds Children’s Hospital (based in the Clarendon wing) includes a dedicated 16 bed paediatric cardiac ward, (of which 6 beds are designated as high dependency) and a paediatric intensive care unit with 14 beds. There is a hybrid catheter lab specifically for the care of congenital cardiac patients. There are obstetric, neonatal and all sub-specialty paediatric services on site. The department currently comprises 13 consultant paediatric cardiologists and 5 adult congenital cardiologists. There are currently 4 congenital cardiac surgeons who work closely with the cardiologists. About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients. We are…. Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind Our Trust priorities Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time Our priorities: People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.