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King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Junior Clinical Fellow - Cardiology

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Job summary

The post would be suitable for any trainee who has successfully completed a 2-year Foundation School programme or has achieved equivalent competencies. Previous relevant medical experience would be desirable but not essential. The post comprises care of cardiology patients in a busy tertiary centre with general ward duties and participation in the eight person full shift rota with out of hours commitments.

For appropriately qualified individuals there will be the opportunity to gain additional practical cardiology experience. We consider good postgraduate education and training with appropriate educational supervision to be essential components of these posts. Within the Trust there is a comprehensive postgraduate teaching programme with protected MRCP teaching time and access to the excellent medical school library facilities (Guy's, King's and St Thomas School of Medicine).

Informal enquiries welcomed.

Interview date: TBC

Main duties of the job

The department provides a full range of adult cardiac services to a number of districts within the South Thames Region. The work of the Unit includes non-invasive and invasive cardiac investigations and treatment; acute coronary care; acute primary angioplasty for MI;interventional cardiology procedures including percutaneous coronary intervention,3 valvuloplasty, electrophysiological investigations andablation therapy, defibrillator implants and permanentpacing; a heart failure clinic; an acute chest pain clinic; andcardiac rehabilitation. The cardiac rehabilitation departmentholds several quality awards including a Charter Mark. There are strong links at King's with other associated tertiary specialties including Renal,Neurosciences, Liver and Thoracic Medicine Departments, as well as the Vascular Surgeons.The department was a pilot site for the introduction of an electronic patient record system, direct booked admissions and direct booked dates for diagnostics. All of these are now fully implemented within the speciality.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Details

Date posted

09 January 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 a year Plus on call commitment, plus London allowance

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-CAX-6860261-A

Job locations

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


Job description

Job responsibilities

The clinical duties of the post will be the day to day care of patients admitted to the cardiology wards including admission, clinical examination, co-ordination of investigation of elective and emergency cardiac patients and liaison with senior colleagues. The post will also include participation in outpatient clinics and supervision of non-invasive investigations such as exercise tolerance and TILT tests and offers excellent exposure to cardiology in a tertiary setting. There is the potential for exposure to more advanced forms of cardiac imaging and investigation for individuals with appropriate levels of experience.

*NHS EXPERIENCE DESIRED*

*ALS in the UK*

Job description

Job responsibilities

The clinical duties of the post will be the day to day care of patients admitted to the cardiology wards including admission, clinical examination, co-ordination of investigation of elective and emergency cardiac patients and liaison with senior colleagues. The post will also include participation in outpatient clinics and supervision of non-invasive investigations such as exercise tolerance and TILT tests and offers excellent exposure to cardiology in a tertiary setting. There is the potential for exposure to more advanced forms of cardiac imaging and investigation for individuals with appropriate levels of experience.

*NHS EXPERIENCE DESIRED*

*ALS in the UK*

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Medical Degree
  • NHS EXPERIENCE (minimum of 12 months)

Desirable

  • Minimum of 2 years' full time (or equivalent part time) hospital service in the ST1-2 grade or higher
  • 1 years' experience in Cardiology
  • MRCP
  • ALS in the UK

Audit

Essential

  • Experience of Audit

Academic Achievements

Desirable

  • Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
  • Research & Publications

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Organisation Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Team working Skills
Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Medical Degree
  • NHS EXPERIENCE (minimum of 12 months)

Desirable

  • Minimum of 2 years' full time (or equivalent part time) hospital service in the ST1-2 grade or higher
  • 1 years' experience in Cardiology
  • MRCP
  • ALS in the UK

Audit

Essential

  • Experience of Audit

Academic Achievements

Desirable

  • Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
  • Research & Publications

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Organisation Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Team working Skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Cardiologist

Dr Stefania Rosmini

stefania.rosmini@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

09 January 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 a year Plus on call commitment, plus London allowance

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-CAX-6860261-A

Job locations

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


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