Senior Fellow in Interventional Cardiology

Job description

Job responsibilities

WHAT YOULL DO

Successful applicants can expect to have high quality training in all aspects interventional cardiology. All labs are well provisioned and across the Wessex region, 90% of cases are undertaken via the radial approach. The successful applicants can expect to have exposure and training in IVUS, OCT, and advanced intracoronary physiology using various technologies. Recanalisation of chronic total occlusions is a major interest within each department. Each lab is fully equipped with rotational atherectomy and intravascular lithotripsy.

In all trusts, the successful candidate will receive advanced training in percutaneous coronary intervention in both acute and stable patients. All have established CTO programmes and perform complex CHIP angioplasty. There will be a weekly outpatient clinic for complex PCI patients and the post holder will be responsible for running a weekly angio review session as well as preparing the cardiac surgical MDT.

There is an active research program across the region and within all trusts and the successful applicant will be encouraged to support ongoing trials and also to develop their own research interests. It is expected that the successful candidate will submit abstracts to major national and international cardiology meetings.

It is recognised that audit and assessment of quality and patient experience are essential for optimal service delivery and these form an integral component of this position.

For a candidate with suitable experience, UHS offers a post formally training in all aspects of TAVI, within our expanding structural interventional programme. This also include exposure to percutaneous edge: edge repair techniques as appropriate

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

It is expected that successful candidates will have hold an NTN and completed their core cardiology training, and are formally training in interventional cardiology as a sub specialty. We would welcome applicants that have completed formal registrar training.

There is an on call commitment and the post-holder will require to be fully trained in non-invasive cardiology (including trans thoracic echocardiography, with experience in trans-oesophageal echocardiography), diagnostic catheterization, pacing (both temporary and permanent and all aspects of general clinical cardiology. The precise frequency and pattern of on call varies from site to site but it remains a core component of all positions.

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 £61,825 Basic Salary MT05 £70,425

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 the 4th April 2025

Job Reference; 188-MD20325 - This vacancy closes on or before 19th March 2025

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• 24-36 months as SHO in various G(I)M specialties leading to completion of CMT
• 24-36 months as SpR in Cardiology
• Completion of Core Cardiology curriculum

Desirable

• Experience of cardiology emergencies
• Knowledge of cardiology complications, their treatment and prevention

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 participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Conversant with most medical emergencies and the ability to perform essential emergency procedures with first on-call experience in G(I)M admitting team
• Must be committed to pursuing a career in Cardiology and prepared to pursue gaining competence in practical procedures and involvement in research

Desirable

• Awareness of own limitations and strengths
• Productive time management

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)