Job summary
Before its dissolution in 2023, [HEE] Health Education England (HEE) initiated a programme of removal of training post funding from the most popular training sites in the country and redistribution to less popular training sites. Several decades ago, training was locally funded and appointed, with trainees choosing individually where to apply to train. These choices were unequally distributed across the country, with a disproportionately high number in North-West London. That distribution became institutionalised with development of centrally-regulated training schemes. Health Education England has set in motion a 5-year programme of redistribution of centrally-funded training posts across the country to match the distribution of the UK population.
In Cardiology, the North West sector of London saw the country's largest reduction, because its previous number of Cardiology trainees exceeded its population-based quota to the greatest degree. The number of clinical NTN appointees dropped from ~10 per year in previous years, to 0 for October 2023.
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has instituted this training scheme to directly replace the removed NTN-funded posts with corresponding Imperial-funded clinical/academic training posts. As centrally funded posts continue to be redistributed away from Imperial Trust over the next few years, these Imperial Clinical/Academic Cardiology Training Scheme posts will progressively replace them.
Main duties of the job
The timetable will depend on the current needs of the department and the clinical experience of the applicant. The post-holders will work together with the other cardiology SpRs, under the guidance of Clinical Supervisors, in the assessment and management of emergency and elective cardiology patients.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties will include:
- In-patient management
- Outpatients (no more than 50 clinics per year)
- On-call duties
- Ward referrals
- Rapid-access chest pain clinic
- Echocardiography and non-invasive assessment
- Catheter lab work
- Participation in audit and other departmental clinical meetings
Please refer to the attached job description for an in depth outline.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties will include:
- In-patient management
- Outpatients (no more than 50 clinics per year)
- On-call duties
- Ward referrals
- Rapid-access chest pain clinic
- Echocardiography and non-invasive assessment
- Catheter lab work
- Participation in audit and other departmental clinical meetings
Please refer to the attached job description for an in depth outline.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC Register with license to practice in UK
- MRCP Part 1 and Part 2
Desirable
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Knowledge/skills Clinical expertise in Specialty/sub specialty
Essential
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Leadership/ management skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Academic achievements including research/publications
Desirable
- BSc, BA, MSc or similar degree is advantageous
- Track record of presentations or research publications is advantageous
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC Register with license to practice in UK
- MRCP Part 1 and Part 2
Desirable
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Knowledge/skills Clinical expertise in Specialty/sub specialty
Essential
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Leadership/ management skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Academic achievements including research/publications
Desirable
- BSc, BA, MSc or similar degree is advantageous
- Track record of presentations or research publications is advantageous
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).
