Job summary
The RBHH Structural Interventional Team
Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals are the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK. The transcatheter mitral and tricuspid structural heart program is one of the most established, and amongst the highest procedural volumes within the UK.
The Royal Brompton Hospital is the only MitraClip Centre of Excellence in the United Kingdom and is the largest volume MitraClip centre with over 500 MitraClips, and almost 1000 TEER procedures performed to date. There is a comprehensive range of transcatheter mitral and tricuspid interventional procedures offered by an experienced team which includes transcatheter edge-to-edge repair, transcatheter mitral and tricuspid valve replacements and Neochord.
The team undertook >160 transcatheter mitral and tricuspid procedures in 2024. The team have an active research and clinical trial portfolio, offering novel treatment options to a complex patient population; working alongside the TAVI structural program across both sites.
Main duties of the job
I. To participate and assist in the running of Structural Heart (Mitral/Tricuspid) clinical team in both Outpatient and inpatient clinical settings cross-site
II. Training and working under the supervision of structural interventional cardiologists including regular sessions in the catheterization laboratory, participating and contribute to Heart team meetings, attend specialist structural clinics for pre- and post-procedural patient assessment and selection
III. To undertake relevant clinical research and audit projects towards novel scientific reporting and clinical service improvement
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
King's College Hospital is one of the largest and busiest in London, with a well-established national and international reputation for clinical excellence, innovation and achievement. The hospital provides a broad range of secondary services, including specialist emergency medicine (e.g. trauma, cardiac and stroke).
The Partnership brings together the world leaders in heart and lung care and research across Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (including Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals), King's College Hospital and King's College London. In leveraging the best from each organisation our goal is to deliver the best cardiovascular and respiratory outcomes for people, wherever they receive care, and to improve the health and wellbeing of populations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Training in expert diagnosis and management of adult patients with valvular heart disease
Training in performance of structural cardiac interventions, specifically transcatheter mitral and tricuspid valve procedures, and to develop proficiency as a primary operator
Develop expertise in case selection, procedural judgment, and technical ability for structural cardiac interventions
Demonstratecompetency with preprocedure evaluation, timely and informative reporting of results and therapeutic recommendations
Develop into an educator in the field and to serve as a valuable resource in their community
Detailed schedule
The proposed Structural Interventional fellowship will encompass high volume structural interventional exposure, training as a primary operator; focusing on Mitral & Tricuspid Intervention, with opportunities to undertake a broad base of other Structural Intervention as outlined in the Learning Objectives. The fellowship will be undertaken cross-site at Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals in line with the teams clinical activities.
The appointed fellow will have general Cardiology on call and ward cover commitments as part of the Specialty Registrar rota.
Guys and St Thomascelebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or studys at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity , gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.
Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.
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.
Flexible working
We are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance and to work in a way that is best for them and our patients. We will consider all requests to work flexibly, taking in to account the individuals personalcircumstances as well the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the recruiting manager as part of the on-boarding process.
Your e-mail address is important to us - We communicate to all job applicants via the e-mail address which has been provided on the application form. Please ensure that you check your e-mail on a regular basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Training in expert diagnosis and management of adult patients with valvular heart disease
Training in performance of structural cardiac interventions, specifically transcatheter mitral and tricuspid valve procedures, and to develop proficiency as a primary operator
Develop expertise in case selection, procedural judgment, and technical ability for structural cardiac interventions
Demonstratecompetency with preprocedure evaluation, timely and informative reporting of results and therapeutic recommendations
Develop into an educator in the field and to serve as a valuable resource in their community
Detailed schedule
The proposed Structural Interventional fellowship will encompass high volume structural interventional exposure, training as a primary operator; focusing on Mitral & Tricuspid Intervention, with opportunities to undertake a broad base of other Structural Intervention as outlined in the Learning Objectives. The fellowship will be undertaken cross-site at Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals in line with the teams clinical activities.
The appointed fellow will have general Cardiology on call and ward cover commitments as part of the Specialty Registrar rota.
Guys and St Thomascelebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or studys at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity , gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.
Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.
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.
Flexible working
We are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance and to work in a way that is best for them and our patients. We will consider all requests to work flexibly, taking in to account the individuals personalcircumstances as well the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the recruiting manager as part of the on-boarding process.
Your e-mail address is important to us - We communicate to all job applicants via the e-mail address which has been provided on the application form. Please ensure that you check your e-mail on a regular basis.
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
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Competent in general medical procedures
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- 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
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Competent in general medical procedures
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- 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).
