Cardiology Interventional Fellow (ST3+)

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

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Job summary

The post will offer comprehensive training in advanced intervention. There is the possibility for training in both coronary and structural intervention for suitably qualified candidates who wish to become specialists in this field. The Fellow will be expected to participate in 1 outpatient session per week within the Cardiology service and attendance at a minimum of 4/5 laboratory sessions a week is anticipated where training will be given in cardiac intervention.

The post holder will participate fully in the training programme of the department and protected time for teaching, research and audit is built in to the weekly timetable.

The post is for 12 months with possible extension, subject to satisfactory performance and review

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited to join the University Hospitals of Leicester as a Fellow in Interventional Cardiology. The post would be suitable for trainees who have already completed core training (at least 3 years of General Cardiology) and wish to sub-specialize in Interventional Cardiology. Ideally the candidate would already have some experience in Interventional Cardiology. It may be undertaken by trainees who are already in a training post (as part of an 'out of programme experience')/ a post-CCT Fellowship.

The post is based at the Glenfield Hospital. Glenfield is a modern tertiary cardiac centre. There are 4 cardiac theatres, 5 catheter laboratories (3 intervention, 1 pacing and 1 EP), state of the art non-invasive imaging facilities including cardiac CT, MRI and state of the art echocardiography. The unit provides high volume comprehensive services in coronary and structural intervention, cardiac imaging, pacing, electrophysiology, heart failure, acute general cardiology. and is a very strong research portfolio.

The post will offer comprehensive training in advanced intervention. There is apossibility for training in both coronary and structural intervention for suitably qualified candidates who wish to become specialists in this field. The Fellow will be expected to participate in 1 outpatient session per week within the Cardiology service and attendance at a minimum of 4/5 laboratory sessions a week is anticipated where training will be given in cardiac intervention.

About us

As one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country our contribution to our communities goes far beyond direct health. We are the largest employer in our region, we educate and train the staff of the future, we push research boundaries and, with our £1bn turnover, we are an economic engine for the wider East Midlands and beyond.

This is particularly exciting time for Leicester's Hospitals as we are building a host of new facilities and reconfiguring our services. Flagship projects include a new Children's Hospital, a new Maternity Hospital, a new Treatment Centre, and two new Intensive Care Units. Everything we do is designed to help us delivery truly world-class care.

We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.

Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:

We focus on what matters most

We treat others how we would like to be treated

We are passionate and creative in our work

We do what we say we are going to do

We are one team and we are best when we work together

Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.

Date posted

21 November 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,329 a year p/a

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-5808116-MED

Job locations

Glenfield Hospital

Groby Road

Leicester

LE3 9QP

Job description

Job responsibilities

It is anticipated that the fellow will work under the direct supervision of interventional cardiologists (Dr Adlam, Dr Banning, Dr Hudson, Dr Hussain, Professor Kovac, Dr Ladwiniec, Dr Modi and Dr Roberts) for the duration of the appointment in order to get broad exposure to variety of complex cardiac interventions. The majority of the week will be spent in the lab undertaking procedures (4-6 sessions per week). There will be no regular ward commitment, but it may be that at times other duties will include the care of in-patients. The fellow will be expect to do 1 out-patient clinic per week. The opportunity to join the registrar on-call rota may be available, but is not mandatory.

Opportunities will be dependent on the interventional fellows level of experience and can be tailored to their interests. There is a well-developed structural intervention service, complex (CHIP) and CTO PCI service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or Equivalent
GMC Registration
MRCP or Equivalent

Desirable

Higher degree (MD/PhD)

Experience

Essential

Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Cardiology

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

Clear, fluent written presentation.
Clear, fluent verbal presentation

Audit/Clinical Governance

Essential

Experience in medical audit

Research

Essential

Understanding the place of Research

Desirable

Evidence of relevant research activity.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or Equivalent
GMC Registration
MRCP or Equivalent

Desirable

Higher degree (MD/PhD)

Experience

Essential

Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Cardiology

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

Clear, fluent written presentation.
Clear, fluent verbal presentation

Audit/Clinical Governance

Essential

Experience in medical audit

Research

Essential

Understanding the place of Research

Desirable

Evidence of relevant research activity.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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