Barts Health NHS Trust

Clinical Fellow in Cardiology

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Job summary

Barts Heart Centre

Clinical Fellow Post (ST3+ Level) in Cardiology

Interventional Cardiology Services

259-MED470SBH

Applications are invited for a whole time Clinical Fellow post (ST3+ level) in Cardiology. The post is available from 03 October 2023 (or as soon as possible thereafter) initially for 12 months, with the possibility to extend thereafter.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the Barts Heart Centre, which houses the merged services previously provided by The London Chest Hospital, St. Bartholomew's Hospital and The Heart Hospital. The Barts Heart Centre provides tertiary level cardiac care to the population of northeast and north central London.

The post is ideal for those who have previous experience in cardiology. It is suited to those who wish to develop an interest in interventional cardiology or further specialist interventional training depending upon previous experience. Previous experience in angiography and/or PCI will be desirable but not essential. MRCP or equivalent will be required as is full GMC registration with a license to practice. Appropriate international candidates with previous cardiology experience and requiring international fellowships before consultancy are encouraged to apply.

Main duties of the job

There will be the opportunity to train in diagnostic coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention (depending on previous experience). Duties will include the inpatient care of patients admitted with acute coronary syndromes including through the regional heart attack service. There will also be the potential to be on call including as part of the out of hours on call PCI team, dependent on previous experience and knowledge.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

Details

Date posted

29 August 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£37,068 to £57,570 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED470SBH

Job locations

St Bartholomew's Hospital

St. Bartholomews Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE


Job description

Job responsibilities

The posts would be suitable for medical trainees who wish to gain further experience in Cardiology. Previous experience in cardiology and in particular an interest in interventional cardiology would be desirable. MCRP (or equivalent) is essential. The post will provide good experience before application for ST R training programs, particularly in cardiology, radiology or cardiothoracic surgery. The post can provide further specialised training in interventional techniques for the appropriate candidate and international fellows are encouraged to apply who are looking for interventional fellowships prior to consultancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The posts would be suitable for medical trainees who wish to gain further experience in Cardiology. Previous experience in cardiology and in particular an interest in interventional cardiology would be desirable. MCRP (or equivalent) is essential. The post will provide good experience before application for ST R training programs, particularly in cardiology, radiology or cardiothoracic surgery. The post can provide further specialised training in interventional techniques for the appropriate candidate and international fellows are encouraged to apply who are looking for interventional fellowships prior to consultancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

St. Bartholomews Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

St. Bartholomews Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Cardiology

Dr Paul Rees

cardiacexpert@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

29 August 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£37,068 to £57,570 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED470SBH

Job locations

St Bartholomew's Hospital

St. Bartholomews Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE


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