Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Trust Clinical Fellow in Cardiology to join our team at University Hospitals Dorset. This post is to support Cardiology in the provision of the highest quality patient care .
This post is not a recognised training post however there are excellent teaching and postgraduate facilities. The post holder will be encouraged to attend a range of education meetings and clinical experience will be gained from the Department's own educational programme.
Main duties of the job
TTo understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will have a background in Cardiology/General Internal Medicine and have experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary and multi-professional team. The post holder should be an effective team player with a flexible approach, who can embrace new ways of working.
The post holder will be expected to participate in the following clinical activities:
Support in-patient care in conjunction with departmental colleagues.
Post take ward rounds and ongoing clinical reviews.
Cardiology referral (Yellow Form) duties
Outpatient Clinic administration
Overseeing more junior colleagues
Communication with patients and relatives
Other duties as may be identified to meet the needs of the service
If sufficiently experienced the successful candidate will participate in the Cardiology Middle Grade On call rota (1:10 non-resident rota). On call: CCU weekend duties include ward rounds, taking referrals for acute cardiac emergencies, taking referrals and giving advice from other specialities. CCU night duties include taking STEMI referrals and other acute cardiac emergency referrals and reporting to on duty consultants.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will have a background in Cardiology/General Internal Medicine and have experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary and multi-professional team. The post holder should be an effective team player with a flexible approach, who can embrace new ways of working.
The post holder will be expected to participate in the following clinical activities:
Support in-patient care in conjunction with departmental colleagues.
Post take ward rounds and ongoing clinical reviews.
Cardiology referral (Yellow Form) duties
Outpatient Clinic administration
Overseeing more junior colleagues
Communication with patients and relatives
Other duties as may be identified to meet the needs of the service
If sufficiently experienced the successful candidate will participate in the Cardiology Middle Grade On call rota (1:10 non-resident rota). On call: CCU weekend duties include ward rounds, taking referrals for acute cardiac emergencies, taking referrals and giving advice from other specialities. CCU night duties include taking STEMI referrals and other acute cardiac emergency referrals and reporting to on duty consultants.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Sound general medical knowledge
- Ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- At least two years in Medicine (including Cardiology) at SHO level equivalent grade or above
Desirable
- Previous SpR level experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate: MRCP parts 1 & 2
Desirable
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Sound general medical knowledge
- Ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- At least two years in Medicine (including Cardiology) at SHO level equivalent grade or above
Desirable
- Previous SpR level experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate: MRCP parts 1 & 2
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
