Job summary
We are looking for two Clinical Fellows (ST3+ Level) In Cardiology Specialising in Cardiomyopathy for 12 months.
The post will be appointed to the Barts Heart Centre, based at St Bartholomew's Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust. The merger of three cardiac services into the new cardiovascular centre creates a new world-class institution that will provide state of the art cardiovascular care to a population of six million people. Under the leadership of the local academic health science network, UCL Partners, we are striving for excellence in academic and clinical domains, including the appointment of new clinical academics to ensure future excellence.
The Inherited Cardiovascular Disease service at Bart's Health is the largest of its kind in Europe. The multidisciplinary team includes consultants with training in inherited cardiovascular disease and other sub-specialty interests. The group is fully integrated with the centre for heart muscle disease research at University College London and The William Harvey Heart Centre at Queen Mary University.
For further queries about the role please contact us
Ollie Guttmann
Consultant for Inherited Cardiovascular Conditions at St Bartholomew's Hospital
oliver.guttmann@nhs.net
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
Main duties of the job
Clinical Training and Responsibilities:
Clinic:
Cardiomyopathies: new and follow-up patientsSpecialist clinic evaluating and investigating families with sudden arrhythmic death.
Inpatients:
Routine care of patients admitted under the care of the ICC team and evaluation of those referred for an opinion from the ICC team.
Exercise Physiology
Training in conduct and interpretation of cardiopulmonary exercise testing
Imaging
Training in advanced echocardiography and/or cardiac magnetic resonance imaging.
Genetics
Training in basic clinical genetics / genetic counsellingConducting family screening.Instruction in basic laboratory techniques (DNA extraction / PCR / sequencing)
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Research
Work with clinical and research staff on existing projectsDevelop own research project in inherited cardiac disease
Teaching
To participate in teaching of medical students.
Governance
To participate in audit and clinical governance at Barts Heart. This may include responsibility for managing multidisciplinary meetings and/or a programme of clinical audit.
General
Adhere to the Service Commitment "Putting Patients First" and adopt a professional approach to customer care at all times
Comply with the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy and treat staff, patients, colleagues and potential employees with dignity and respect at all times
Take personal responsibility for promoting a safe environment and safe patient care by identifying areas of risk and following the Incident, Serious incidents and near misses reporting policy and procedure
Take personal responsibility for ensuring that resources are used efficiently and with minimum wastage.
Comply with Trust policies for personal and patient safety and for prevention of healthcare-associated infection (HCAI); this includes a requirement for rigorous and consistent compliance with Trust policies for hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment and safe disposal of sharps
Be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures, the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Data Protection Act
Job description
Job responsibilities
Research
Work with clinical and research staff on existing projectsDevelop own research project in inherited cardiac disease
Teaching
To participate in teaching of medical students.
Governance
To participate in audit and clinical governance at Barts Heart. This may include responsibility for managing multidisciplinary meetings and/or a programme of clinical audit.
General
Adhere to the Service Commitment "Putting Patients First" and adopt a professional approach to customer care at all times
Comply with the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy and treat staff, patients, colleagues and potential employees with dignity and respect at all times
Take personal responsibility for promoting a safe environment and safe patient care by identifying areas of risk and following the Incident, Serious incidents and near misses reporting policy and procedure
Take personal responsibility for ensuring that resources are used efficiently and with minimum wastage.
Comply with Trust policies for personal and patient safety and for prevention of healthcare-associated infection (HCAI); this includes a requirement for rigorous and consistent compliance with Trust policies for hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment and safe disposal of sharps
Be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures, the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Data Protection Act
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Successful completion of MRCP or equivalent
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
Desirable
- Post graduate medical research degree
Experience
Essential
- Working in MDTs
- Previous experience of working as ST1/2 or equivalent
- Previous cardiology experience
Desirable
- Managing young patients with heart disease
- Genetic counselling
- Managing cases and families with inherited cardiomyopathy
- Advanced cardiac imaging
- Interpretation of genetic test results
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge & Skills
- Managing inpatients with acute cardiac disease
- Managing symptoms and mortality risks in patients with progressive chronic cardiac disease
- Teaching and education
- Good leadership skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses & other agencies.
- Enthusiasm & ability to work under pressure.
- Good organisational skills.
Desirable
- Managing implantable cardiac devices
- Research methodology and audit
Other
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Maintain and safeguard patients through CPD and appraisal
- Commitment to Governance and patient safety through audit and CPD
- Ability to supervise junior colleagues in a professional manner
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Successful completion of MRCP or equivalent
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
Desirable
- Post graduate medical research degree
Experience
Essential
- Working in MDTs
- Previous experience of working as ST1/2 or equivalent
- Previous cardiology experience
Desirable
- Managing young patients with heart disease
- Genetic counselling
- Managing cases and families with inherited cardiomyopathy
- Advanced cardiac imaging
- Interpretation of genetic test results
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge & Skills
- Managing inpatients with acute cardiac disease
- Managing symptoms and mortality risks in patients with progressive chronic cardiac disease
- Teaching and education
- Good leadership skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses & other agencies.
- Enthusiasm & ability to work under pressure.
- Good organisational skills.
Desirable
- Managing implantable cardiac devices
- Research methodology and audit
Other
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Maintain and safeguard patients through CPD and appraisal
- Commitment to Governance and patient safety through audit and CPD
- Ability to supervise junior colleagues in a professional manner
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).
