Job summary
This is a Trust appointment, and the main base will be at Harefield Hospital.The Heart Division provides a comprehensive service for the investigation and treatment of cardiac disease. The Division is sub-divided into clinical sections with sub-speciality interests in Revascularisation, Structural Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Electrophysiology, Heart Assessment and Adult Congenital Heart Disease.
The contract is 6 months in the first instance, extendable to up to 23 months by mutual consent.
This post may close early if sufficient number of applicants have been received.
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical services in Cardiology, in accordance with clinical and legal requirements and in keeping with the international role of the Trust.
To work alongside the existing specialist registrars/fellows in the Heart Division and Arrhythmia Care Group. Clinical activity will include out-patient clinics, inpatient care including ward rounds, referrals, research and audit, as well as training opportunities in catheter laboratories. General cardiology service commitments include participating in the cardiology ward and on-call rota.
Intervention experience desirable not essential
About us
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, Imaging 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
Clinical Responsibilities1. To be part of the Cardiology service at Harefield Hospital in collaboration with medical and surgical colleagues and other departments and services.
2. Participate in new patient and follow-up consultant-led outpatient clinics.
3. Provide inpatient services to Cardiology patients.
4. Participate in an on-call rota covering inpatient activity and emergency work.
5. Supervise and train junior staff allocated to Cardiology.
6. To work as a full member of the multi-disciplinary team, including participation in the rota and the attendance and presentation at weekly MDTs and meetings.
7. To undertake regular ward rounds to ensure effective management during the in- patient stay and early discharge of patients whenever possible.
8 Participate in audit within the department.
9 Participate fully in the service and training programme of the Division.
10 Perform and interpret routine transthoracic echocardiography and routine right and left cardiac catheterisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities1. To be part of the Cardiology service at Harefield Hospital in collaboration with medical and surgical colleagues and other departments and services.
2. Participate in new patient and follow-up consultant-led outpatient clinics.
3. Provide inpatient services to Cardiology patients.
4. Participate in an on-call rota covering inpatient activity and emergency work.
5. Supervise and train junior staff allocated to Cardiology.
6. To work as a full member of the multi-disciplinary team, including participation in the rota and the attendance and presentation at weekly MDTs and meetings.
7. To undertake regular ward rounds to ensure effective management during the in- patient stay and early discharge of patients whenever possible.
8 Participate in audit within the department.
9 Participate fully in the service and training programme of the Division.
10 Perform and interpret routine transthoracic echocardiography and routine right and left cardiac catheterisation.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Highly motivated and clear reasons for wanting this job
- Evidence of continuing professional updating
- Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems
Desirable
- Commitment to pursuing a career in Cardiology or related specialties
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practise
- MRCP, or equivalent
- Advanced life support training
- Experience in cardiac catheterisation
- Minimum of 2 years Cardiology Training
- Experience in Echo
Desirable
- Participation in a recognised scheme of continuing medical education
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of understanding and application of clinical care
- Sound knowledge of Cardiology
- Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems
- Evidence of safe sound practical procedures
Desirable
- Teaching experience at of medical students and FY1/2 or ST1/2 or similar posts.
Other
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communications skills in line with the Trust's Core
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team
Desirable
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Highly motivated and clear reasons for wanting this job
- Evidence of continuing professional updating
- Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems
Desirable
- Commitment to pursuing a career in Cardiology or related specialties
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practise
- MRCP, or equivalent
- Advanced life support training
- Experience in cardiac catheterisation
- Minimum of 2 years Cardiology Training
- Experience in Echo
Desirable
- Participation in a recognised scheme of continuing medical education
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of understanding and application of clinical care
- Sound knowledge of Cardiology
- Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems
- Evidence of safe sound practical procedures
Desirable
- Teaching experience at of medical students and FY1/2 or ST1/2 or similar posts.
Other
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communications skills in line with the Trust's Core
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team
Desirable
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team
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).
