Job summary
Applications are invited for a post CCT fellow in devices, with an option to include either heart failure or ICC as an additional sub-specialty.
This is a fixed term appointment for 12 months and would suit a registrar with their CCT looking to further enhance their experience in devices including complex device implant, pacemaker lead extraction, sub-cutaneous ICD's, leadless devices and conduction system pacing.
In addition to cath lab work, there will be opportunities to provide outpatient clinics, support the care of inpatients under the devices team, and to attend and present at the devices and endocarditis MDT's.
Whilst there is no on-call commitment attached to this post, there will be opportunities to gain experience in general cardiology on-call (consultant level) in a supportive environment.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job will include:
Pacemaker implantation for bradycardia devices, CRT, ICD, CSP, and Micra devices. The department also has an extraction service that the successful candidate can be involved in
Outpatient clinics
Assisting with in-patient management for patients under the care of the device team
Attending and contributing to MDT's
Attending formal cardiology education programmes and conferences as appropriate to level of seniority and training requirements
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for the post of Advanced Training Fellow in Cardiology
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for the post of Advanced Training Fellow in Cardiology
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- ALS certification
- Eligibility for entry to GMC Specialist Register
- Eligibility for specialist registration with GMC via Certificate of completion of Training (CCT) or CESR
Desirable
- MD/PHd
- Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
- Academic and extracurricular achievements
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- CMT rotation (or equivalent)
- Training post in cardiology
- Emergency echo skills
- Basic skills coronary angiography
- ECG interpretation
- Management of cardiology patients in acute and chronic disease
- Commitment to training and audit
- Independent operator for bradycardia pacing
Desirable
- Track record in teaching and training
- BSE Accreditation in adult transthoracic
- Temporary pacemaker insertion
- Research experience
- Publications
- Experience of advanced heart failure training
- Experience of ICC
- Senior Fellows will have appropriate skills & experience to demonstrate in the chosen specialty minimum equivalent to ST3.
- Presented evidence of experience to date supported by references
- Experience of cardiac MRI
- Experience of cardiac CT
Sub-specialty interest
Essential
Desirable
- Heart Failure
- Inherited Cardiac Conditions
- Electrophysiology
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team is prudent and the ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively and cope under pressure is crucial
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals is vital
- Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems with evidence of safe sound practical procedures
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional updating
- Highly motivated individual
- Demonstrates a clear reason for wanting this rotation
- Commitment to pursuing career in general medicine or related specialties.
Desirable
- Certificate of Good Standing from current medical council and references from institutional email Id of referees will be required.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- ALS certification
- Eligibility for entry to GMC Specialist Register
- Eligibility for specialist registration with GMC via Certificate of completion of Training (CCT) or CESR
Desirable
- MD/PHd
- Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
- Academic and extracurricular achievements
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- CMT rotation (or equivalent)
- Training post in cardiology
- Emergency echo skills
- Basic skills coronary angiography
- ECG interpretation
- Management of cardiology patients in acute and chronic disease
- Commitment to training and audit
- Independent operator for bradycardia pacing
Desirable
- Track record in teaching and training
- BSE Accreditation in adult transthoracic
- Temporary pacemaker insertion
- Research experience
- Publications
- Experience of advanced heart failure training
- Experience of ICC
- Senior Fellows will have appropriate skills & experience to demonstrate in the chosen specialty minimum equivalent to ST3.
- Presented evidence of experience to date supported by references
- Experience of cardiac MRI
- Experience of cardiac CT
Sub-specialty interest
Essential
Desirable
- Heart Failure
- Inherited Cardiac Conditions
- Electrophysiology
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team is prudent and the ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively and cope under pressure is crucial
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals is vital
- Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems with evidence of safe sound practical procedures
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional updating
- Highly motivated individual
- Demonstrates a clear reason for wanting this rotation
- Commitment to pursuing career in general medicine or related specialties.
Desirable
- Certificate of Good Standing from current medical council and references from institutional email Id of referees will be required.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
UHNM
Newcastle-under-Lyme
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
