Junior Fellow in Cardiology

Job description

Job responsibilities

WHAT YOULL DO:

You will join a 13 doctor rota, involving both overnight and weekend working. Time will be split between acute admissions on the newly expanded 20 bed CCU and ward working to support the Consultant and SpR teams. The role also involves care for Level 2 patients on CHDU, with direct senior supervision, and offers the opportunity for experience in Non-invasive Ventilation, arterial lines, CVP lines and management of intra-aortic balloon pumps. Key working relationships will be with senior doctors in the Cardiology Department, Specialist Nursing Teams and Cardiology Advanced Nurse Practitioners. Additional responsibilities will include attending supervised outpatient clinics in all cardiac sub-specialities, delivering DCCV lists and contributing to the weekly teaching programme for junior doctors in the department. There will be an opportunity for interested candidates to receive some basic training in echocardiography and gain some exposure to catheter lab based procedures diagnostic angiography, PCI and pacing.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

You will have full GMC registration with a licence to practice, and demonstrate enthusiasm for the post and a proven track record of delivering safe and efficient care to patients in a hospital setting. Completion of the Foundation programme or similar competencies will be demonstrated. Some experience of cardiology would be desirable but is not a prerequisite for appointment to the post and a full induction to the department and the role will be provided.

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 MT03 £49,909

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: TBC

Job Reference: MT1303 - This vacancy closes on or before: 26/11/2024

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Completion of the Foundation Programme or equivalent
• ALC

Desirable

• MRCP or equivalent

Previous or relevant experience

Essential

• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Prior work in the hospital setting at Junior Doctor Level

Desirable

• Prior UK experience
• Previous experience of Cardiology

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
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation Competencies

Desirable

• Experience in Echocardiography

Living the Trust values

Essential

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together

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

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

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