Job summary
Applications
are invited for a Clinical Fellow in Cardiac Devices at Leeds General
Infirmary. This post if for 12 months and will enable the successful applicant
to consolidate their cardiology training with a year of specialist training in
all aspects of complex devices including extraction in a busy tertiary referral
centre.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute NHS Trust which is responsible
for a comprehensive range of healthcare services to a local population of 3
million patients. Leeds General Infirmary performs in excess of 1000
implantable device procedures per annum. Training opportunities will be
tailored to the successful candidate, taking level of experience and training
needs into consideration. The successful candidate will receive practical
experiential training in basic and complex device procedures, leadless pacing,
conduction system pacing, sub-cutaneous ICD implantation and device trouble
shooting and follow up. As a high volume regional extraction centre, the
successful candidate will also have opportunities to gain experience in the
field of trans-venous lead extraction techniques.
In addition to lab experience and training, the
successful applicant will be given opportunities to contribute to our existing
research program and quality improvement projects.
Main duties of the job
This
post would be suitable for applicants with CCT (or within one year) in
Cardiology who already have training in cardiac device implantation, but wish
to increase their experience and procedural numbers. There is no General
Cardiology on-call commitment.
The
post would consist of a weekly commitment of 3 all day cath lab sessions which
would include: assessment and evaluation of patients undergoing device
procedures, performing device procedures under supervision and to be involved
in post-procedure device management.
In
addition there would be a weekly commitment of one heart failure clinic
(focussed around complex devices), as well as opportunities to lead on clinical
service devloment, research and lead on the local box change MDT pathway.
The post-holder will be encouraged to attend relevant
courses and meetings throughout the year as appropriate and to submit research
posters or clinical cases.
About us
Come
and join our team in Leeds and become part of The Leeds Way sharing our
vision and values. Our Trust is recognised for our staff engagement, great care
and rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in
the UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the north.
At
Cardio-Respiratory CSU, we aim to be a fair and supportive CSU with positive,
caring teams who are champions of the Leeds Way values. Our values are part of
what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well
as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what
they see as important to how we work.
Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
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
INFORMATION
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
This
appointment will be based at the West Yorkshire Heart Centre, Leeds General
Infirmary, 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 PCIs, including 24/7 primary PCI,
over 900 invasive electrophysiology/cardiac ablations and in excess of 700
implantable device procedures per annum, making the West Yorkshire Heart Centre
one of the highest volume units in the UK. The TAVI service is the largest in
the UK outside of London. In addition, cardiac MRI, adult congenital
cardiology, paediatric cardiology and interventional paediatric cardiology, as
well as adult and paediatric cardiac surgical services, all complement each
other within the same site.
The
department consists of 2 inpatient wards (one acute admissions cardiology
ward), a day case interventional ward, a day case seated suite, 6 lab catheter
suite and a 10 bed CCU.
The
post is fixed term for one year (starting August 2021), with options to extend
if mutually agreed.
MEDICAL
STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT
31
Consultants
11
Specialist Registrar (ST 3+)
22
LSTs working across cardiology and cardiac surgery
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
See
person specification
The
candidate should have achieved competency in basic and complex device
implantation in line with their Speciality training programme at a level
approaching or having achieved CCT (or equivalent).
Candidates
must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to
practice at the time of application.
DUTIES
OF THE POST
The
candidate will be expected to provide supervised input into the care of device
patients. The post would be ideally suited to those approaching or having
achieved CCT (or equivalent) in cardiology with a subspecialty interest in
complex devices. The role will include outpatient and inpatient management,
device implantation and follow up. There will be an expectation to become
involved in leading service evolution and waste reduction programmes.
The
successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the departments
research and clinical trials programme.
A tailored training programme will be negotiated around previous
experience, and professional development plans.
Whilst there is no formal commitment to out of
hours work, there will be opportunities to contribute to gaps on the StR on all
rota where appropriate. The applicant should be aware that this will mean only
basic salary will be paid. There will be opportunities to take part in the StR
on call rota if there are gaps, but this should not interfere with the day to
day commitments of the fellowship post.
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
Responsibility
will be dependent on prior experience and will be tailored to the successful
applicant.
It is expected that the levels of
responsibility will be that of ST7 or above, and the successful candidate will
receive supervision from a named consultant with responsibility to develop the
individuals training e-portfolio or equivalent.
TEACHING
AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
The
device fellow will have opportunities to attend local weekly teaching and
monthly educational departmental meetings, and will be supported to attend
national and international meetings and educational events.
The
successful applicant will be required to provide teaching for colleagues and
trainees, and will be expected to provide evidence of feedback in line with
good medical practice guidelines.
Training
opportunities will be tailored to the successful candidate, taking level of
experience and training needs into consideration. The successful candidate will
receive extensive training in basic and complex device procedures, leadless
pacing, sub-cutaneous ICD implantation and device trouble shooting and follow
up.
As a high volume regional extraction centre, the
successful candidate will also have opportunities to gain experience in the
field of trans-venous lead extraction techniques.
Job description
Job responsibilities
INFORMATION
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
This
appointment will be based at the West Yorkshire Heart Centre, Leeds General
Infirmary, 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 PCIs, including 24/7 primary PCI,
over 900 invasive electrophysiology/cardiac ablations and in excess of 700
implantable device procedures per annum, making the West Yorkshire Heart Centre
one of the highest volume units in the UK. The TAVI service is the largest in
the UK outside of London. In addition, cardiac MRI, adult congenital
cardiology, paediatric cardiology and interventional paediatric cardiology, as
well as adult and paediatric cardiac surgical services, all complement each
other within the same site.
The
department consists of 2 inpatient wards (one acute admissions cardiology
ward), a day case interventional ward, a day case seated suite, 6 lab catheter
suite and a 10 bed CCU.
The
post is fixed term for one year (starting August 2021), with options to extend
if mutually agreed.
MEDICAL
STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT
31
Consultants
11
Specialist Registrar (ST 3+)
22
LSTs working across cardiology and cardiac surgery
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
See
person specification
The
candidate should have achieved competency in basic and complex device
implantation in line with their Speciality training programme at a level
approaching or having achieved CCT (or equivalent).
Candidates
must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to
practice at the time of application.
DUTIES
OF THE POST
The
candidate will be expected to provide supervised input into the care of device
patients. The post would be ideally suited to those approaching or having
achieved CCT (or equivalent) in cardiology with a subspecialty interest in
complex devices. The role will include outpatient and inpatient management,
device implantation and follow up. There will be an expectation to become
involved in leading service evolution and waste reduction programmes.
The
successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the departments
research and clinical trials programme.
A tailored training programme will be negotiated around previous
experience, and professional development plans.
Whilst there is no formal commitment to out of
hours work, there will be opportunities to contribute to gaps on the StR on all
rota where appropriate. The applicant should be aware that this will mean only
basic salary will be paid. There will be opportunities to take part in the StR
on call rota if there are gaps, but this should not interfere with the day to
day commitments of the fellowship post.
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
Responsibility
will be dependent on prior experience and will be tailored to the successful
applicant.
It is expected that the levels of
responsibility will be that of ST7 or above, and the successful candidate will
receive supervision from a named consultant with responsibility to develop the
individuals training e-portfolio or equivalent.
TEACHING
AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
The
device fellow will have opportunities to attend local weekly teaching and
monthly educational departmental meetings, and will be supported to attend
national and international meetings and educational events.
The
successful applicant will be required to provide teaching for colleagues and
trainees, and will be expected to provide evidence of feedback in line with
good medical practice guidelines.
Training
opportunities will be tailored to the successful candidate, taking level of
experience and training needs into consideration. The successful candidate will
receive extensive training in basic and complex device procedures, leadless
pacing, sub-cutaneous ICD implantation and device trouble shooting and follow
up.
As a high volume regional extraction centre, the
successful candidate will also have opportunities to gain experience in the
field of trans-venous lead extraction techniques.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP(UK) or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Cardiology
- Extensive experience as an independent operator in pacemaker implantation
- Experience in pacemaker and ICD programming
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances
Desirable
- Experience in complex device implantation (ICD/CRT)
- BHRS accreditation or equivalent
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Well organised and skilled in good time management. Effective interpersonal skills. Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team
- Understands principles, evidence of enthusiasm or participation relevance of research undertaken
- Evidence of participation in regular clinical audit/QiP
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Desirable
- Research experience / publications / presentations
- Good clinical Practice trained
- Formal teaching / training qualification or course
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current license to practice
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Is up to date and fit to practice safely
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP(UK) or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Cardiology
- Extensive experience as an independent operator in pacemaker implantation
- Experience in pacemaker and ICD programming
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances
Desirable
- Experience in complex device implantation (ICD/CRT)
- BHRS accreditation or equivalent
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Well organised and skilled in good time management. Effective interpersonal skills. Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team
- Understands principles, evidence of enthusiasm or participation relevance of research undertaken
- Evidence of participation in regular clinical audit/QiP
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Desirable
- Research experience / publications / presentations
- Good clinical Practice trained
- Formal teaching / training qualification or course
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current license to practice
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Is up to date and fit to practice safely
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
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).
