Job summary
Applications
are invited for a Clinical Fellow in Cardiac Devices at Leeds General
Infirmary. This post is 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 development, research and 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.
Within the 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
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
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
- Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP(UK) or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree or equivalent qualification.
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
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
- CCT in Cardiology (or evidence in the final year of training) upon taking up post or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Experience in complex device implantation (ICD/CRT)
- BHRS accreditation or equivalent
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
Person Specification
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
- Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP(UK) or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree or equivalent qualification.
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
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
- CCT in Cardiology (or evidence in the final year of training) upon taking up post or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Experience in complex device implantation (ICD/CRT)
- BHRS accreditation or equivalent
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
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).
