Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow in Cardiology at the University Hospitals of the North Midlands.
The successful candidate will join a team of 12 middle grade doctors and 27 consultant cardiologist's supporting services in this large tertiary cardiac centre.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to join the registrar on call rota, currently 1:12. In order to delver this it is essential that the appointee is competent to perform and report emergency echocardiography. In addition, there is a responsibility to deliver to inpatient services, supporting the three dedicated cardiology wards, including a 13 bed coronary care unit. There will be opportunities to join consultant led outpatient clinics,
The unit has a strong track record in the delivery of training and education. The successful candidate will be supported with dedicated training time in their chosen sub-specialty area. The following are currently available:
Imaging ( including ECHO, CT and MRI)
Heart Failure
Pacing and Devices
Electrophysiology
Please note, that due to current commitments, the department will not be accepting applications from candidates wishing to sub-specialise in PCI or structural intervention, including TAVI.
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 the attached person specification and job description for further details of the essential and desirable qualifications and experience for this senior clinical fellow post
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached person specification and job description for further details of the essential and desirable qualifications and experience for this senior clinical fellow post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS
- MRCP ( I, II & PACES)
- ALS
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- PhD or higher research degree
Experience
Essential
- BSE level 1 echo accreditation or equivalent
- CMT rotation (or equivalent)
- Training post in cardiology
- Basic Coronary Angiography Skills
- Emergency echo skills equivalent to BSE level 1
- ECG interpretation
- Management of cardiology patients in acute and chronic disease
- Commitment to training and audit
Desirable
- BSE Level 2 or equivalent
- Track record in teaching and training
- Temporary pacemaker insertion
- Research experience
- Publications (peer reviewed journals)
- Experience of cardiac MRI
- Experience of cardiac CT
- Experience of advanced heart failure training
- Experience of ICC
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
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS
- MRCP ( I, II & PACES)
- ALS
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- PhD or higher research degree
Experience
Essential
- BSE level 1 echo accreditation or equivalent
- CMT rotation (or equivalent)
- Training post in cardiology
- Basic Coronary Angiography Skills
- Emergency echo skills equivalent to BSE level 1
- ECG interpretation
- Management of cardiology patients in acute and chronic disease
- Commitment to training and audit
Desirable
- BSE Level 2 or equivalent
- Track record in teaching and training
- Temporary pacemaker insertion
- Research experience
- Publications (peer reviewed journals)
- Experience of cardiac MRI
- Experience of cardiac CT
- Experience of advanced heart failure training
- Experience of ICC
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
Royal Stoke and County Hospital Sites
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on- Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
