Job summary
Applications are welcomed from UK and international doctors training in adult cardiology with the necessary experience to take up a period of training in advanced transcatheter structural heart interventions. This post would suit either an experienced interventional trainee (close to or post CCST or with an international equivalent) who wishes to enter a dedicated period of training in structural intervention focused around TAVI. To facilitate maximum availability to the TAVI service there will not be any participation in the middle grade cardiology on call rota.
The post involves dedicated daytime activities within the TAVI team working closely with the Wythenshawe based TAVI operators and TAVI nurses. The successful candidate will learn all aspects of TAVI assessment, TAVI procedures, CT analysis and echocardiographic assessment of aortic valve disease.
As a reference centre for TAVI CT training, and the only centre in Europe to offer dedicated CT training for both Edwards Sapien and Medtronic Evolut valves, we are involved in training consultant TAVI operators from around Europe. The fellowship therefore offers unparalleled training in CT TAVI assessment with the trainee having personal access to the latest version of the gold standard 3 mensio software, that is not readily available elsewhere.
Main duties of the job
Post will include ward rounds, outpatient clinics, MDTs and catheter lab sessions. Please see attached job description for more detail.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working in the lab directly with consultant proctors for both Edwards Sapien and Medtronic Evolut valves the trainee would also be involved performing procedures with highly trained operators, who are involved in training other consultant teams around UK and Europe and so will be exposed to the optimal procedural techniques. In addition, as only one of a handful of UK sites using the Biosensors Allegra valve, the trainee will be involved in procedures with a wide variety of platforms.
As one of the founder sites globally for the cusp overlap view for deployment of self expanding valves, and with one the lowest pacemaker rates of any unit worldwide, as well as specific expertise in TAVI for bicuspid disease and one of the largest units for alternative access in the UK, there will be ample opportunities to write up case series and other publications. Indeed this will be an expectation of any successful candidate, with dedicated job planned time (see below) The post will also work with our cardiology research nurse team to support the departments current and future portfolio of national clinical trial work. Currently this will afford the opportunity to train in cerebral protection devices such as the Sentinel.
The team comprises interventional cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, TAVI nurses and full imaging, interventional radiology and vascular surgical support. Supervising consultants will be Dr Fraser, Dr Chowdhary, Dr Keshavarzi, Dr Sarma, Dr Buch and Mr Hasan.
The ideal candidates will be highly motivated, have a keen interest in cardiac imaging, valvular heart disease, interventional cardiology, and clinical research. Good communication skills and organisational skills are vital, you should be able to work well both in a group and independently. A relevant primary medical qualification and current holding of, or eligibility for UK professional registration are mandatory. You should recognise that the job description reflects core activities of the post and you should be prepared to adopt a dynamic and flexible approach.
Undergraduate medical students from the University of Manchester Medical School are taught throughout the Trust and the post-holder is required to participate in undergraduate and post graduate clinical teaching.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working in the lab directly with consultant proctors for both Edwards Sapien and Medtronic Evolut valves the trainee would also be involved performing procedures with highly trained operators, who are involved in training other consultant teams around UK and Europe and so will be exposed to the optimal procedural techniques. In addition, as only one of a handful of UK sites using the Biosensors Allegra valve, the trainee will be involved in procedures with a wide variety of platforms.
As one of the founder sites globally for the cusp overlap view for deployment of self expanding valves, and with one the lowest pacemaker rates of any unit worldwide, as well as specific expertise in TAVI for bicuspid disease and one of the largest units for alternative access in the UK, there will be ample opportunities to write up case series and other publications. Indeed this will be an expectation of any successful candidate, with dedicated job planned time (see below) The post will also work with our cardiology research nurse team to support the departments current and future portfolio of national clinical trial work. Currently this will afford the opportunity to train in cerebral protection devices such as the Sentinel.
The team comprises interventional cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, TAVI nurses and full imaging, interventional radiology and vascular surgical support. Supervising consultants will be Dr Fraser, Dr Chowdhary, Dr Keshavarzi, Dr Sarma, Dr Buch and Mr Hasan.
The ideal candidates will be highly motivated, have a keen interest in cardiac imaging, valvular heart disease, interventional cardiology, and clinical research. Good communication skills and organisational skills are vital, you should be able to work well both in a group and independently. A relevant primary medical qualification and current holding of, or eligibility for UK professional registration are mandatory. You should recognise that the job description reflects core activities of the post and you should be prepared to adopt a dynamic and flexible approach.
Undergraduate medical students from the University of Manchester Medical School are taught throughout the Trust and the post-holder is required to participate in undergraduate and post graduate clinical teaching.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Mb ChB, MRCP or equivalent
- Competent in coronary angiography as sole operator
- 4 years experience in General Cardiology at Middle Grade level
- Ability to make independent decision and communicate effectively with supervising consultants
- Leadership skills - supervision of junior medical staff
- Ability to co-ordinate patient care and follow up in MDT environment
- Excellent spoken and written English, well developed communication skills
- Teaching experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of coronary intervention
- Experience in echocardiography and cardiac CT or CMR
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Mb ChB, MRCP or equivalent
- Competent in coronary angiography as sole operator
- 4 years experience in General Cardiology at Middle Grade level
- Ability to make independent decision and communicate effectively with supervising consultants
- Leadership skills - supervision of junior medical staff
- Ability to co-ordinate patient care and follow up in MDT environment
- Excellent spoken and written English, well developed communication skills
- Teaching experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of coronary intervention
- Experience in echocardiography and cardiac CT or CMR
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
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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).
