Job summary
Post - Junior Clinical Fellow in Cardiology
Location - Harefield
This is an exciting opportunity for an SHO position in an internationally recognised hospital. We are a regional center for cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, and a national center for adult heart and lung transplantation. We are located on the outskirts of London, UK, and have a well-established and large primary PCI service supplying a wide region, including some of west London, and a number of the counties bordering London.
The post-holder will have exposure to almost all aspects of adult cardiology including new advancing technologies, managing both cardiology in-patients and out-patients, with educational, research and audit opportunities.
Please note start dates are April and June 2025 .
Main duties of the job
The appointee is expected to undertake the admission and day to day care of cardiology patients. This includes a number of patients admitted for short term investigation and also patients requiring longer term treatment. Emergency cases are admitted daily incorporating all aspects of tertiary centre cardiology.
About us
The Royal Brompton and Harefield Clinical Group Board is a formal sub-committee of the Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Board, with delegated responsibilities and decision-making rights for the strategic and operational running of its services. These are set out in the Guy's and St Thomas' Scheme of Delegation, and the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions provide the delegation limits with regards to financial decisions.The Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Board of Directors holds legal accountability for the Trust including all aspects of the Royal Brompton and Harefield Clinical Group (RB&H). The Royal Brompton and Harefield Clinical Group Board provides assurance to the Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Board of Directors on the overall operational, quality and safety and financial performance of Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, and on the development and delivery of the Trust's strategy for its heart and lung services.The Clinical Divisions are: Heart RBH (incorporating Cardiology, Radiology and Cardiac Surgery, Critical Care and Anaesthesia), Harefield (incorporating Cardiology, Transplant, Radiology, Respiratory and Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery), RB&H Lung (incorporating Respiratory Medicine, Radiology and Lung Surgery), and Paediatrics; and Directorates of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Laboratory Medicine, Pharmacy and Rehabilitation and Therapies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee is expected to attend regular cardiac clinics and ward rounds.
- Some experience may be gained in all aspects of non-invasive cardiac investigations and in addition, some experience in assisting at cardiac catheters may be obtained
- Some experience in procedural techniques including central line insertion, pleural taps and cardioversion maybe obtained.
- He/she is expected to maintain good professional liaison with colleagues, nursing, para-medical and administrative staff.
- The rota is a partial shift working pattern which may be subject to change. Additionally there is resident night cover at SHO level.
- A cardiac arrest bleep is always carried by the SHO on call, local resuscitation training will be provided and completion of the ALS course supported
- SHOs are expected to provide cover for the absence of their colleagues during annual and study leave.
- Emergency management of all acute cardiac conditions.
- Attendance and case presentations at MDTs.
- Communication with primary and secondary care teams to plan safe and appropriate patient discharge will be a key role.
- Clinical audit and Quality Improvement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee is expected to attend regular cardiac clinics and ward rounds.
- Some experience may be gained in all aspects of non-invasive cardiac investigations and in addition, some experience in assisting at cardiac catheters may be obtained
- Some experience in procedural techniques including central line insertion, pleural taps and cardioversion maybe obtained.
- He/she is expected to maintain good professional liaison with colleagues, nursing, para-medical and administrative staff.
- The rota is a partial shift working pattern which may be subject to change. Additionally there is resident night cover at SHO level.
- A cardiac arrest bleep is always carried by the SHO on call, local resuscitation training will be provided and completion of the ALS course supported
- SHOs are expected to provide cover for the absence of their colleagues during annual and study leave.
- Emergency management of all acute cardiac conditions.
- Attendance and case presentations at MDTs.
- Communication with primary and secondary care teams to plan safe and appropriate patient discharge will be a key role.
- Clinical audit and Quality Improvement.
Person Specification
APPLICATION COMPLETION
Essential
- All sections of application form fully completed according to written guidelines
- Enthusiasm for medical education and training
Desirable
QUALIFICATIONS & ELIGIBILITY
Essential
- Eligible for full or limited registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- MRCP 1
- ALL sections of application form FULLY completed according to written guidelines
Desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history. At least 6-months' experience (at SHO level) in cardiology, critical care or renal medicine
- At least 6-months' experience (at SHO level) in cardiology
- At least 6-months experience within the NHS
- Knowledge of the basic management of patients with cardiac disease
- Knowledge of the basic management of patients with cardiac disease
Desirable
- Formal teaching experience including a recognised qualification in teaching
- Evidence of active participation in audit
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Communication Skills: Capacity to communicate effectively & sensitively with others, able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Judgement under Pressure: Capacity to operate effectively under pressure & remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations. Awareness of own limitations & when to ask for help
- Decision Making: Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills
- Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands, follows instructions
- Situation Awareness: Capacity to monitor and anticipate situations that may change rapidly
- Problem Solving: Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind. Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
Person Specification
APPLICATION COMPLETION
Essential
- All sections of application form fully completed according to written guidelines
- Enthusiasm for medical education and training
Desirable
QUALIFICATIONS & ELIGIBILITY
Essential
- Eligible for full or limited registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- MRCP 1
- ALL sections of application form FULLY completed according to written guidelines
Desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history. At least 6-months' experience (at SHO level) in cardiology, critical care or renal medicine
- At least 6-months' experience (at SHO level) in cardiology
- At least 6-months experience within the NHS
- Knowledge of the basic management of patients with cardiac disease
- Knowledge of the basic management of patients with cardiac disease
Desirable
- Formal teaching experience including a recognised qualification in teaching
- Evidence of active participation in audit
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Communication Skills: Capacity to communicate effectively & sensitively with others, able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Judgement under Pressure: Capacity to operate effectively under pressure & remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations. Awareness of own limitations & when to ask for help
- Decision Making: Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills
- Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands, follows instructions
- Situation Awareness: Capacity to monitor and anticipate situations that may change rapidly
- Problem Solving: Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind. Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
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).
