Senior Fellow in Cardiac Imaging

Job description

Job responsibilities

WHAT YOULL DO

University Hospital Southampton is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Cardiac Imaging to commence in August 2024 for 12 months. The post holder is expected toparticipatein the serviceprovisionfor echocardiography and support specialist echo services including stress, transoesophageal, research, contrast and 3D echocardiography. A weekly session in cardiac MRI is provided for the Imaging Fellow and sessions in cardiac CT may also be accommodated depending on the interests of the post holder. This post will suit a senior or a Post-CCT cardiologySpRwho plans to specialise in non-invasive cardiac imaging. Previous experience in cardiac imaging is essential. The post has a requirement for general cardiology on-call but no commitment to GIM on call.Applicants will be expected to demonstrate their competence to communicate in spoken and written English.Where equivalent qualifications or experience are being offered, it is essential that candidates should provide confirmation of this from the relevant College or Faculty in the United Kingdom and attach the confirmation to your application.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

All candidates should have MRCP or an equivalent qualification. Candidates should have experience in transoesophageal and stress echocardiography. They should be sufficiently equipped to manage a cardiology take. The candidate should be able to communicate well with colleagues, cardiac physiologists and other subspecialties.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

Basic Salary - MT04 £55,329 Basic Salary MT05 £63,152

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;

• Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
• Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
• A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview

Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on Friday, 12 April 2024

Job Reference: MT1043-MEDICAL This vacancy closes on or before:01/04/20024

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• MRCP or equivalent

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Accreditation in transthoracic echocardiography
• Experience of stress echocardiography
• Experience of transoesophageal echocardiography

Previous or relevant experience

Essential

• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Experience in managing general cardiology patients and cardiological emergencies

Desirable

• Sub-specialty experience in the field of Cardiac Imaging to complement the needs of the department

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
• Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal and written communications in relation to our patient group

Living the Trust values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff (
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)