Job summary
- Main area
- General Paediatrics
- Grade
- YC72
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 349-SPH-8111432-RL4
- Employer
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wythenshawe Hospital
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- £113,565 - £150,569 per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Pediatrician with expertise in Cardiology (PECSIG)
YC72
Job overview
Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital (RMCH) MCS is pleased to advertise for a Consultant General Paediatrician with expertise in Paediatric Cardiology (PECSIG) to join the Division of Medicine. The postholder will work collaboratively within the division to provide a crucial link between the General Paediatric team at Wythenshawe Hospital and the tertiary Paediatric Cardiology service. They will contribute to the acute paediatric service and be part of a 1:7 hot week rota, with on-call and resident duties. The postholder will in addition have have defined PAs to lead and manage Paediatric Cardiology clinics at Wythenshawe, providing expert assessment, investigation and follow-up for children with congenital or acquired heart disease.
This postholder will be one of two consultants with expertise in Paediatric Cardiology to work at the Wythenshawe site and will benefit from involvement with the tertiary Paediatric Cardiology network including access to the regional MDTs, teaching and educational sessions and radiology meetings, as well as ongoing professional development support.
This post is based at Wythenshawe Hospital, although clinics and educational sessions may need to be delivered across the MFT footprint to meet service requirements. Cross-site work may therefore be required.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be contracted for an average of 10 programmed activities (PA) per week. The job plan will be agreed when the post commences but will include:
- 1 in 7 hot weeks and 1 in 7 on call
- 1.5PA for core CPD and any remaining SPA to contribute to activities of the department
- The postholder will be an educational/ clinical supervisor for 2 paediatric trainees, contribute to induction and post graduate education, undergraduate education, governance activities, audit, and research
- 38 (annualised) resident evenings till 8PM (Mon- Friday)
- General Paediatric outpatient clinics
- Paediatric cardiology outpatient clinics
- Outpatient Triage
- Inpatient Triage - Act as the local specialist consultant for acute paediatric, emergency department, and neonatal cardiac referrals within Wythenshawe Hospital, defining acute stabilization strategies and coordinating tertiary escalation.
- Non-Invasive Diagnostics - Independently perform, interpret, and report paediatric electrocardiograms (ECGs), ambulatory monitoring (24-hour tapes), and diagnostic paediatric echocardiograms within the competency framework of the RCPCH SPIN curriculum.
- Transition Alignment Collaborate closely with the RMCH Consultant body and the Manchester Heart Centre to oversee the local transition pathway for congenital cardiac patients moving into adult services.
For full details of this role, please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Working for our organisation
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to progress your career.
With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.
We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.
At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.
If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow’s healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.
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Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- MBChB or equivalent
- Postgraduate qualification - MRCPCH or equivalent
- Completion of general professional training (paediatric medicine)
- Completion of higher specialist training in paediatric medicine. Must be on the specialist register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT or equivalent at the time of interview.
- Successful completion of the RCPCH SPIN Module in Paediatric Cardiology OR formal portfolio evidence (e.g., CESR / Portfolio Pathway) proving equivalent tertiary training (minimum 12–18 months equivalent tertiary experience)
- Full registration with the GMC and Licensed to Practice
- Registered on the GMC Specialist Register (or be within 6 months of CCT date/ equivalent from the date of interview)
Desirable criteria
- Postgraduate diploma or higher degree relevant to Paediatric Cardiology or Advanced Medical Imaging
- Certification or advanced experience in neonatal functional echocardiography
- Documented experience working within a structured Managed Clinical Network (MCN) in the UK
Skils and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Experience of teaching medical students
- Competence in independent diagnostic paediatric echocardiography
- Complete proficiency in stabilization protocols for acute paediatric cardiac emergencies.
- Experience of teaching junior medical staff
- Confidence and proven ability to attend the JCC and present cases in coordination with RMCH cardiologists within tertiary panels.
Desirable criteria
- Track record of clinical audit, quality improvement projects, or research presentations at national specialist group meetings (e.g., PECSIG or BCCA)
Academic Achievements and Research
Desirable criteria
- Publications in peer reviewed journals or demonstrable commitment to developing research in the Trust
- Research interests relating to paediatrics
Research interests relating to paediatrics
Essential criteria
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work harmoniously in multidisciplinary team
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Carley Frerichs
- Job title
- Consultant Paediatrician (Clinical Lead)
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 291 5482
- Additional information
For further information and informal visits, please contact:
Dr Carley Frerichs
Consultant Paediatrician (Clinical Lead Wythenshawe)
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01612915482
Dr Paulo Eden Santos
Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist and Clinical Lead
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0161 701 2179
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