Job summary
This is a unique role designed to give the post-holder an opportunity to develop experience in medical education and cardiology simulation whilst also developing their own expertise in complex coronary intervention. The post-holder will co-design and deliver invasive training courses to cardiology trainees in South London and will be. accountable to the Training Program Directors and managed by Dr Richard Bogle who is one of the Leads for Invasive Cardiology Training in South London and a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at St George's Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will focus on the setup and delivery of simulation courses for junior cardiologists to allow them to become familiar with and learn the core practical skills required in cardiology matched to the curriculum. This includes vascular access, coronary angiography, temporary and permanent cardiac pacing and pericardiocentesis. The post-holder will therefore need to be competent to be able to teach these practical skills to more junior colleagues. Further developments will also include the design and development of an advanced cardiology practical simulation programme, to facilitate and augment clinical practice. This will include simulation of coronary intervention and development of training modules in intracoronary imaging, treatment of bifurcation disease.
Interventional Training:
The post will allow at least 1 day per week of interventional cardiology training either at St George's Hospital or Epsom Hospital. The post holder will be mentored to develop advanced skills in intracoronary imaging, physiological assessment and complex intervention.
About us
In August 2022 there were changes to the cardiology curriculum and a requirement to dual accredit in General Internal Medicine. The potential impact of this will be to shortened training cardiology times, increasing trainee numbers and the impact of emergency/on-call commitments have resulted in a need to explore ways to increase the effectiveness of learning. We have received funding from NHS England to invest in state-of-the-art high-fidelity haptic simulation equipment together with 3D printed models of the Heart which allow in Cath Lab simulation using standard medical equipment to give a truly immersive experience. This role has been introduced to help develop a cardiac simulation programme in South London for all cardiology trainees.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specific Role of this post:
- Be responsible within the simulation faculty to undertake the responsibilities of an advanced and expert simulation debriefer.
- To be able to act as an educational and clinical resource
- Be responsible for developing, planning and delivery of skills training and simulation courses within South London working alongside appropriate clinical specialists
- To design, develop and produce resources and materials required to support the skills training and simulation courses
- To develop simulation teaching packages which reflect current, evidence and policy-based practice.
- To work in close collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the development of patient-focused, collaborative protocols / practices / procedures and care.
- To identify and develop multi-disciplinary teaching and learning within the Trust
- To regularly participate as faculty, including debriefer and embedded practitioner on simulation training days
- To act at all times in accordance within the GMCs standards, codes of conduct and scope of professional practice
- To participate in quality assurance, evaluation and audit of programmes as appropriate
- To assist in the development and progress of faculty members
- To participate in approved research as indicated
- To act independently in operating the simulation manikins and to liaise with the manufacturers of high-fidelity simulators as to the requirements of health service when designing hardware / software
- To work with industry partners to develop training programmes and modules which augment cardiology training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specific Role of this post:
- Be responsible within the simulation faculty to undertake the responsibilities of an advanced and expert simulation debriefer.
- To be able to act as an educational and clinical resource
- Be responsible for developing, planning and delivery of skills training and simulation courses within South London working alongside appropriate clinical specialists
- To design, develop and produce resources and materials required to support the skills training and simulation courses
- To develop simulation teaching packages which reflect current, evidence and policy-based practice.
- To work in close collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the development of patient-focused, collaborative protocols / practices / procedures and care.
- To identify and develop multi-disciplinary teaching and learning within the Trust
- To regularly participate as faculty, including debriefer and embedded practitioner on simulation training days
- To act at all times in accordance within the GMCs standards, codes of conduct and scope of professional practice
- To participate in quality assurance, evaluation and audit of programmes as appropriate
- To assist in the development and progress of faculty members
- To participate in approved research as indicated
- To act independently in operating the simulation manikins and to liaise with the manufacturers of high-fidelity simulators as to the requirements of health service when designing hardware / software
- To work with industry partners to develop training programmes and modules which augment cardiology training.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Professional Registration
Essential
- Primary Medical Degree
- Ability to gain full registration with the GMC and a licence to practice medicine in the UK
Experience
Essential
Competencies
Essential
- Competent in invasive cardiac procedures
Medical Education
Essential
Desirable
- PG Certificate or higher qualification in Medical Education
Research
Essential
- Interest in Medical Research
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Professional Registration
Essential
- Primary Medical Degree
- Ability to gain full registration with the GMC and a licence to practice medicine in the UK
Experience
Essential
Competencies
Essential
- Competent in invasive cardiac procedures
Medical Education
Essential
Desirable
- PG Certificate or higher qualification in Medical Education
Research
Essential
- Interest in Medical Research
Desirable
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).
