Job summary
To facilitate expansion of aortic stenosis/TAVI and cardiology services, we have an exciting opportunity for a senior clinical fellow in TAVI.. You will work alongside Dr Raj Chelliah, who leads the TAVI service, and other members of the TAVI team to delivery high quality and timely TAVI.
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) is a regional centre providing cardiology services in East Yorkshire as well as tertiary services for patients in East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire.
You will be trained in all aspects of TAVI, from patient selection, MDT, CT planning and analysis, and hands on TAVI training. You will be expected to participate in TAVI clinics and be part of the decision making process to enhance your skills.
You will also have the opportunity to maintain your skills in PCI, with PCI lab time on average once/week.
Main duties of the job
A standard full time Job Plan will contain 10 programmed activities (PAs) comprising 8 PAs for direct clinical care (DCC) and 2 for supporting activities (SPAs). 1.5 SPAs are classed as 'core' and cover time for training, teaching, CPD, audit, appraisal, clinical governance and attendance at service meetings. There are opportunities to participate in undergraduate teaching within the HYMS medical school curriculum. Additional SPA time can be allocated for research, clinical management and educational supervisor (ES) activity. It is envisaged that this post would include the educational supervision of at least one trainee per year who could be from any level of training from FY1 to speciality registrar. It is expected that the appointee will have completed ES training or complete this within a short time of taking up the post. All new appointees will be encouraged to develop their management skills by taking on a management role which could include assisting more senior colleagues with the organisation of educational activities, audit, junior doctor management, recruitment etc. Personal preferences can be taken into account and training will be given for the chosen role. Additional PA time is negotiable for more senior management, research or educational roles within the department. Time off in lieu will be considered if worked over and above your job plan.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further detail with regard to this role, please see attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further detail with regard to this role, please see attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Clinical experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general cardiology
Desirable
Sub-speciality experience
Essential
- Trained in all aspects of PCI to work with limited supervision
Desirable
- Independent operator for all aspects of PCI
Management
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work with management and previous experience of management groups
Desirable
- Awareness of current issues in NHS
Clinical governance & Audit
Essential
- Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance
- Experience of performing clinical audit
- Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice
- Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation
Desirable
- Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
- Active involvement in a clinical governance programme
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Desirable
- To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff
Academic/research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Evidence of research and publications in peer-reviewed cardiology journals
Continuous professional development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Personal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of ability to communicate, organise and lead
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Clinical experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in general cardiology
Desirable
Sub-speciality experience
Essential
- Trained in all aspects of PCI to work with limited supervision
Desirable
- Independent operator for all aspects of PCI
Management
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work with management and previous experience of management groups
Desirable
- Awareness of current issues in NHS
Clinical governance & Audit
Essential
- Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance
- Experience of performing clinical audit
- Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice
- Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation
Desirable
- Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
- Active involvement in a clinical governance programme
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Desirable
- To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff
Academic/research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Evidence of research and publications in peer-reviewed cardiology journals
Continuous professional development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Personal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of ability to communicate, organise and lead
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).
