Job summary
We
are excited to offer the opportunity to join the cardiac team at the West
Yorkshire Heart Centre, Leeds General Infirmary, as a Junior Clinical Fellow
(ST1-2) in Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery. This 12 month fixed term contract
starting August 2024 is a fantastic opportunity for those seeking experience
of cardiology and cardiac surgery care at a large tertiary cardiac centre.
These
posts will be tailored to meet training needs, including opportunities for
trainees to become involved in research and procedural skills. The posts
would be suitable for individuals who have completed foundation posts, or
those who wish to evolve their experience in order to prepare for higher
specialty training programmes.
The
successful applicants would be involved in audit and quality improvement
projects, including the chance to collaborate with our research teams.
Main duties of the job
The
post holders will undertake ward duties (both Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology),
supporting inpatient care on the cardiology admissions unit and the inpatient
bed base. There will be opportunities to expand training in cardiology and
cardiac surgery specific skills (e.g. cardioversion, central venous access,
temporary pacing, CCU care, cardiac catheter lab work, cardiac theatres and
imaging including echocardiography) as well as outpatient clinics. It is
intended that the duties of the posts will be tailored to the individuals
needs, taking into consideration the post holders prior experience, around
the service elements of the role.
There
will be a commitment to 1:11 full shift LST cardiology/surgery on call rota,
including long days, nights and twilights. This is fully supported by
resident full shift HST Cardiology rota and twice daily consultant ward
rounds.
The
service is supported by a number of foundation year doctors and IMT 1-2
doctors as well as Advanced Care Practitioners.
About us
This
appointment will be based at the LGI, one of the largest and most modern
tertiary cardiac centres in the UK, serving a population of over 3 million.
There are 6 state of the art Cardiac Catheter laboratories, with over 2000
PCI procedures, including 24/7 primary PCI, over 900 invasive
electrophysiology/cardiac ablation procedures and in excess of 700
implantable device procedures per annum, making the Yorkshire Heart Centre
one of the highest volume units in the UK. The TAVI service is one of the
largest in the UK. The cardiac MRI service, adult congenital cardiology
service, paediatric cardiology and interventional paediatric cardiology as
well as adult and paediatric surgical services all complement each other
across the same single site. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our
process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new
roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we res
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holders will undertake ward duties, supporting inpatient care on the
cardiology admissions unit and the inpatient bed base. There will be
opportunities to expand training in cardiology and cardiac surgery specific
skills (e.g. cardioversion, central venous access, temporary pacing, CCU
care, cardiac catheter lab work, cardiac theatres and imaging -
echocardiography) as well as outpatient clinics. It is intended that the
duties of the posts will be tailored to the individuals needs, taking into
consideration the post holders prior experience, around the service elements
of the role.
There
will be a commitment to 1:10 full shift LST cardiology on call rota,
including long days, nights and twilights. This is fully supported by
resident full shift HST Cardiology rota and twice daily consultant ward
rounds.
This
will depend upon prior experience and can be discussed. It is expected that
the levels of responsibility will be that of LST (above FY and below HST) and
the successful candidate will receive supervision from a named consultant
with responsibility to develop the individuals training e-portfolio or
equivalent.
As
the posts are for the duration of one year, it is expected that the successful
applicants will be able to establish themselves in the team and evolve the
role. Working alongside rotational posts (LST) the post holders may well
develop increasing levels of responsibility. There will also be the
opportunity to work with our growing team of Advanced Care Practitioners in
delivering high quality care to our patients.
It
is expected that the successful applicants will be able to access
opportunities to attend weekly teaching and monthly educational departmental
meetings.
An
expanding research and clinical trials programme is in place, in which the
successful candidates will be expected to participate fully, with protected
time for research and audit in the timetable.
Depending
on the candidates' levels of experience and needs, training opportunities can
be tailored.
The
posts are fixed term (one year) to cover a period of staff reconfiguration
created by changes to the internal medicine training programme (IMT).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holders will undertake ward duties, supporting inpatient care on the
cardiology admissions unit and the inpatient bed base. There will be
opportunities to expand training in cardiology and cardiac surgery specific
skills (e.g. cardioversion, central venous access, temporary pacing, CCU
care, cardiac catheter lab work, cardiac theatres and imaging -
echocardiography) as well as outpatient clinics. It is intended that the
duties of the posts will be tailored to the individuals needs, taking into
consideration the post holders prior experience, around the service elements
of the role.
There
will be a commitment to 1:10 full shift LST cardiology on call rota,
including long days, nights and twilights. This is fully supported by
resident full shift HST Cardiology rota and twice daily consultant ward
rounds.
This
will depend upon prior experience and can be discussed. It is expected that
the levels of responsibility will be that of LST (above FY and below HST) and
the successful candidate will receive supervision from a named consultant
with responsibility to develop the individuals training e-portfolio or
equivalent.
As
the posts are for the duration of one year, it is expected that the successful
applicants will be able to establish themselves in the team and evolve the
role. Working alongside rotational posts (LST) the post holders may well
develop increasing levels of responsibility. There will also be the
opportunity to work with our growing team of Advanced Care Practitioners in
delivering high quality care to our patients.
It
is expected that the successful applicants will be able to access
opportunities to attend weekly teaching and monthly educational departmental
meetings.
An
expanding research and clinical trials programme is in place, in which the
successful candidates will be expected to participate fully, with protected
time for research and audit in the timetable.
Depending
on the candidates' levels of experience and needs, training opportunities can
be tailored.
The
posts are fixed term (one year) to cover a period of staff reconfiguration
created by changes to the internal medicine training programme (IMT).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances.
- Previous UK clinical experience.
- Evidence of meaningful NHS experience at an appropriate level.
- Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing medical/surgical conditions, including emergencies.
- Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems.
- Evidence of competence in management of emergencies and in-patients through continuous work-based assessments, and portfolio evidence.
- Demonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent.
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of application and hold a current licence to practice.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical practise.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Up to date and fit to practise safely.
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation.
- Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement Projects.
- Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty.
- Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality).
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Description of interest in sustained period of training in Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances.
- Previous UK clinical experience.
- Evidence of meaningful NHS experience at an appropriate level.
- Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing medical/surgical conditions, including emergencies.
- Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems.
- Evidence of competence in management of emergencies and in-patients through continuous work-based assessments, and portfolio evidence.
- Demonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent.
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of application and hold a current licence to practice.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical practise.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Up to date and fit to practise safely.
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation.
- Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement Projects.
- Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty.
- Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality).
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Description of interest in sustained period of training in Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery.
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).
