Job summary
Guy's & St Thomas' Hospitals are offering an exciting opportunity for a Fellowship in Inherited Cardiac Conditions (ICC) on a full time basis.
This post is suitable for someone who wishes to obtain advanced subspecialty training in ICC, particularly those who have recently finished or are approaching their CCT. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to both the inpatient and outpatient care of ICC patients, as part of a multidisciplinary team
Main duties of the job
Depending on the candidate's preference, there will be the option for training in specific areas of ICC (cardiomyopathy, inherited arrhythmia, aortopathy, metabolic disease and neuromuscular disease) as well as experience within the genetics department). There will also be the opportunity for experience in advanced imaging (cardiac MRI, cardiac CT and/or advanced echo).
If suitably trained, the candidate will be offered the option to join the general cardiology SpR on call rota alongside 12 SpRs and 4 clinical fellows.
About us
As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.
Creating a world-leading Academic Health Sciences Centre.
Our excellent benefits include final salary pension scheme. Please visit our website to find out more.
Equality of opportunity is our Policy. The Trust provides health services to a diverse community.
Please note that successful completion of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is our accepted minimum language requirement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team which includes cardiologists, geneticists, ICC specialist nurses, genetic counsellors and clinical scientists.
The post-holder will take part in relevant outpatient clinics with appropriate consultant supervision and support. The post-holder will provide supervised inpatient care for ICC patients including those undergoing invasive procedures such as myectomy.
The post-holder will contribute to Ajmaline provocation lists and will work with the MDT coordinator to prepare for and present at the weekly ICC multidisciplinary meetings.
Imaging sessions can be arranged and these will be tailored through liaison with the clinical lead. These could include any appropriate imaging modality (transthoracic, stress and transoesophageal echocardiography, computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging).
The post-holder will be expected to contribute to development of an audit or research project.
Beyond advanced training in Inherited Cardiac Conditions (ICC) there will be additional responsibilities in assisting in the provision of inpatient and outpatient care for our cardiology patients.
Other roles may be required or developed as appropriate to the post-holder and clinical service. This is envisaged as an excellent opportunity to gain experience that will assist in a subsequent application for a consultant post in cardiology with special interest in inherited cardiac conditions
Clinical Governance:
All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management. They will be expected to produce evidence of their contribution in these areas and their audit of their own clinical work as part of their appraisal.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team which includes cardiologists, geneticists, ICC specialist nurses, genetic counsellors and clinical scientists.
The post-holder will take part in relevant outpatient clinics with appropriate consultant supervision and support. The post-holder will provide supervised inpatient care for ICC patients including those undergoing invasive procedures such as myectomy.
The post-holder will contribute to Ajmaline provocation lists and will work with the MDT coordinator to prepare for and present at the weekly ICC multidisciplinary meetings.
Imaging sessions can be arranged and these will be tailored through liaison with the clinical lead. These could include any appropriate imaging modality (transthoracic, stress and transoesophageal echocardiography, computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging).
The post-holder will be expected to contribute to development of an audit or research project.
Beyond advanced training in Inherited Cardiac Conditions (ICC) there will be additional responsibilities in assisting in the provision of inpatient and outpatient care for our cardiology patients.
Other roles may be required or developed as appropriate to the post-holder and clinical service. This is envisaged as an excellent opportunity to gain experience that will assist in a subsequent application for a consultant post in cardiology with special interest in inherited cardiac conditions
Clinical Governance:
All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management. They will be expected to produce evidence of their contribution in these areas and their audit of their own clinical work as part of their appraisal.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MRCP completed or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- Postgraduate research
- On GMC Specialist Register or within six months of attaining CCT
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience in Cardiology
- Expertise in main aspects of ACHD
Desirable
- Recent ALS Course
- Further expertise in relevant sub-specialty- imaging/cardiac obstetric medicine/pulmonary hypertension/ congenital intervention
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience in congenital echocardiography
- Competent in general medical procedures
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- EACVI CHD certification in transthoracic echo (or equivalent).
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Experience of clinical research
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching
Desirable
- Experience in teaching echocardiography
- Experience in postgraduate teaching
Management
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
Desirable
- Management training
- Evidence of participation in the development of clinical services
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MRCP completed or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- Postgraduate research
- On GMC Specialist Register or within six months of attaining CCT
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience in Cardiology
- Expertise in main aspects of ACHD
Desirable
- Recent ALS Course
- Further expertise in relevant sub-specialty- imaging/cardiac obstetric medicine/pulmonary hypertension/ congenital intervention
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience in congenital echocardiography
- Competent in general medical procedures
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- EACVI CHD certification in transthoracic echo (or equivalent).
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Experience of clinical research
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching
Desirable
- Experience in teaching echocardiography
- Experience in postgraduate teaching
Management
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
Desirable
- Management training
- Evidence of participation in the development of clinical services
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).
