Job summary
The candidate will form part of a team of 9 cardiology ST1/2 doctors and 2 physicians associatesresponsible for the care of in-patients within the cardiology unit, working a shift system with a week ofnights every 9 weeks (4 and 3 split), with prospective cover. The on-call specialty doctor is part of the cardiothoracic resuscitation team, and provides ward based-cover to the 3 cardiothoracic wards. The on call specialty doctor will be responsible for admitting cardiology referrals from the A and E department. The candidate is responsible for the admission and preliminary management of elective and inter-hospitaltransfer patients. Each specialty doctor is assigned to a consultant team for regular ward rounds and 1-2-cardiology out-patients.
The Trust has an excellent reputation for providing high quality and well-structured care in a friendly and supportive environment.
The successful candidate must have up to date GMC registration.
Main duties of the job
Planned interview date Friday 23rd June
This exciting role is for an initial period of 1 year and will provide you with the opportunity to develop your clinical skills and enhance your understanding of all aspects of cardiology either as an introduction or to develop further expertise in cardiology. You will work on the cardiology wards managing patients with acute cardiac conditions and those undergoing elective procedures including transthoracic/transoesophageal echocardiography, cardiac pacing and coronary intervention including primary percutaneous intervention, and separately electrophysiology/ablation studies. St George's Hospital is particularly renowned for its stress echo, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), Trans-catheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO), and Ventricular Tachycardia ablation services. You will be very well-supported by a cardiology registrar dedicated to covering the wards, and during this post we also strongly encourage you to observe the great variety of cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures being practised daily at this busy London tertiary centre. The post will provide opportunities to participate in clinical audit, participate in recruiting patients to large randomised controlled trials, and will allow you to develop clinical research skills with a view to obtaining peer reviewed publications. There will also be opportunities in medical education and teaching of the St George's medical students.
About us
The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the trust vision of:
We are a Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system; one that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement.
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflect these.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Admission and preliminary managementRoutine clerking of patients including history taking, clinical examination, phlebotomy, drug chartscripting, cannula insertion, obtaining consent to cardiac catheterisation.2) On-call dutiesRoutine clerking of patients transferred to St Georges after 5-00 p.m. Admitting cardiology referrals fromthe A and E department to CCU or the cardiology wards. Reassessment of patients following cardiaccatheterisation and pacing procedures. Phlebotomy if required. Scripting TTOs and GP discharge letters forplanned discharges. To be an active member of the cardiac arrest team for the cardiothoracic unit.3) Practical procedures Cardioversions: clerking of patients, check INR and electrolytes, safely defibrillate patient. Arterial gases Central venous cannulation Echocardiographic simulation4) Additional duties Cardiac outpatient clinic 1-2/ week, follow-up of cardiology patients. Discharge summaries for all in-patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
Admission and preliminary managementRoutine clerking of patients including history taking, clinical examination, phlebotomy, drug chartscripting, cannula insertion, obtaining consent to cardiac catheterisation.2) On-call dutiesRoutine clerking of patients transferred to St Georges after 5-00 p.m. Admitting cardiology referrals fromthe A and E department to CCU or the cardiology wards. Reassessment of patients following cardiaccatheterisation and pacing procedures. Phlebotomy if required. Scripting TTOs and GP discharge letters forplanned discharges. To be an active member of the cardiac arrest team for the cardiothoracic unit.3) Practical procedures Cardioversions: clerking of patients, check INR and electrolytes, safely defibrillate patient. Arterial gases Central venous cannulation Echocardiographic simulation4) Additional duties Cardiac outpatient clinic 1-2/ week, follow-up of cardiology patients. Discharge summaries for all in-patients
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Membership in relevant specialty
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Completion of Foundation training or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Management of acutely ill patients, computer literate
Knowledge
Essential
Other
Essential
- Ability to work as a member of a team, good interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills
Desirable
- Commitment to higher training in Cardiology
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Membership in relevant specialty
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Completion of Foundation training or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Management of acutely ill patients, computer literate
Knowledge
Essential
Other
Essential
- Ability to work as a member of a team, good interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills
Desirable
- Commitment to higher training in Cardiology
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).
