Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic doctor to join the Cardiology team and develop their knowledge and skills. We are recruiting a registrar with an interest in acute cardiovascular medicine. This post will be based at Glenfield Hospital, which delivers a Cardio-respiratory take of approximately 60-80 patients per day. The post-holder will work alongside other higher specialist training doctors (ST4+ level) in the Cardiology department at Glenfield Hospital.
The post holder may contribute to the provision of the outpatient service for general cardiology. There will also be responsibility for covering patients admitted to the Cardiology wards with support from the supervising consultant.
Whilst this is not a recognised training post, there are excellent opportunities for learning and professional development. Clinical experience, including in the catheter lab, and attendance at a range of education meetings will be encouraged. Development of skills such as echocardiography and point of care ultrasound will be supported. Audit and service development projects are actively encouraged, and publication of case reports or research will be supported.
The post will be available for an initial period of 12 months, with a possibility of an extension of contract, commencing with immediate effect.Full GMC registration with a licence to practice is required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will look after patients with a variety of general and specialist Cardiology conditions offering excellent exposure for those individuals considering a career in Cardiology or a hospital based medical speciality. This post is an ideal stepping-stone to higher specialist training in Cardiology - we have an excellent track record of previous registrars successfully obtaining a national training number.
Basic salary in line with ST3+ payscale and in addition you will also receive allowances for working on the out of hours on-call rota. All Locally Employed Doctors at UHL will be entitled to take study leave and allocated funding for training and study.
This post will allow successful candidates to develop their clinical skills and experience in a hospital with a track record of innovative service delivery, excellence in training and clinical research. The University Hospitals of Leicester is one of the largest and busiest teaching trusts in England employing over 16,000 members of staff, providing services to 1 million people across Leicestershire and Rutland with all three hospitals delivering an acute general hospital service
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Here at Leicester's Hospitals, we believe our purpose is to deliver Caring at its Best. To achieve this, we need the best staff, the right attitude and lots of energy. Creating a hospital where patients choose to come and where staff want to work is important. We continue to develop our services and are always looking for talented individuals who can add value to the care we provide, grow with us, and share in our on-going success.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES OF THE POST
- Duties include senior review of admissions to Coronary Care Unit as well as daily review of patients on one of the cardiology wards during the ward-round week.
- Review of patients in the outpatient clinic, including new referrals and follow-up patients.
- Maintain accurate record keeping for every patient seen and communication made with General Practitioners and other agencies.
- Keep up to date in advances in current knowledge and practice
- Work with and implement service policies, guidelines and protocols
- Participate in Trust training to improve the quality of service provision
- Work within and demonstrate an understanding of the Clinical Governance agenda
- Conduct or participate in regular audits and Quality Improvement projects
- Undertake other duties as may be considered reasonable and appropriate
- Attend and participate in staff and group meetings as required
- Responsible for admission / assessment of all routine and emergency admissions.
- Responsible for daily progress assessment of patients and responding to urgent request as appropriate
- Responsible for reporting on patients condition to Consultant as appropriate
- Participation in various investigation/treatments as required
- Liaison with other departments
- Participation in Consultant ward/board rounds
- Participation in Consultant outpatients clinic
- In-putting data as necessary on to patient related computer system for national procedural audits (such as the NICOR BCIS PCI audit for patients undergoing coronary angiography and/or PCI).
- Completion and dictation/signing detailed discharged letters
- Ensuring that all necessary statutory and professional standards are adhered to
- Participation in on call rotas this will include holding the cardiology SpR on-call bleep to take referrals from other specialities, and where required to review patients on the ward, in elective settings and also from other specialities. The on-call bleep holder will also be responsible for senior cover of CCU overnight and out of hours, and will also be required to act as an assistant operator in the cath labs (for instance during primary PCI procedures or emergency pacemaker implantation out-of-hours)
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES OF THE POST
- Duties include senior review of admissions to Coronary Care Unit as well as daily review of patients on one of the cardiology wards during the ward-round week.
- Review of patients in the outpatient clinic, including new referrals and follow-up patients.
- Maintain accurate record keeping for every patient seen and communication made with General Practitioners and other agencies.
- Keep up to date in advances in current knowledge and practice
- Work with and implement service policies, guidelines and protocols
- Participate in Trust training to improve the quality of service provision
- Work within and demonstrate an understanding of the Clinical Governance agenda
- Conduct or participate in regular audits and Quality Improvement projects
- Undertake other duties as may be considered reasonable and appropriate
- Attend and participate in staff and group meetings as required
- Responsible for admission / assessment of all routine and emergency admissions.
- Responsible for daily progress assessment of patients and responding to urgent request as appropriate
- Responsible for reporting on patients condition to Consultant as appropriate
- Participation in various investigation/treatments as required
- Liaison with other departments
- Participation in Consultant ward/board rounds
- Participation in Consultant outpatients clinic
- In-putting data as necessary on to patient related computer system for national procedural audits (such as the NICOR BCIS PCI audit for patients undergoing coronary angiography and/or PCI).
- Completion and dictation/signing detailed discharged letters
- Ensuring that all necessary statutory and professional standards are adhered to
- Participation in on call rotas this will include holding the cardiology SpR on-call bleep to take referrals from other specialities, and where required to review patients on the ward, in elective settings and also from other specialities. The on-call bleep holder will also be responsible for senior cover of CCU overnight and out of hours, and will also be required to act as an assistant operator in the cath labs (for instance during primary PCI procedures or emergency pacemaker implantation out-of-hours)
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or Equivalent
- Current or Eligible for full GMC Registration
- Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Cardiology
- MRCP or Equivalent
- Advanced Life Support Training
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Completion of Internal Medicine Training (IMT) or have achieved equivalent competencies.
- Able to deal with acute cardiology admissions
- Evidence of training in Cardiology at IMT level and at least 12 months experience in Cardiology at higher specialist training level or equivalent.
Desirable
- UK NHS experience in secondary care
- Training in echocardiography
- BSE TTE Level 1 accreditation or equivalent with some experience in echocardiography.
- Experience in basic level of diagnostic coronary angiography and/or cardiac pacing.
Communication and audit/research
Essential
- Clear, fluent written and verbal presentation
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Ability to work in a team
- Experience in medical audit
- Understanding the place of Research
Desirable
- Formal communication skills course or training
- Experience of audit in a UK NHS setting
- Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making
- Evidence of relevant research activity.
- Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Willingness to work as a member of the team and share administrative responsibilities
Desirable
- Leadership skills or experience (e.g. rota coordinator)
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or Equivalent
- Current or Eligible for full GMC Registration
- Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Cardiology
- MRCP or Equivalent
- Advanced Life Support Training
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Completion of Internal Medicine Training (IMT) or have achieved equivalent competencies.
- Able to deal with acute cardiology admissions
- Evidence of training in Cardiology at IMT level and at least 12 months experience in Cardiology at higher specialist training level or equivalent.
Desirable
- UK NHS experience in secondary care
- Training in echocardiography
- BSE TTE Level 1 accreditation or equivalent with some experience in echocardiography.
- Experience in basic level of diagnostic coronary angiography and/or cardiac pacing.
Communication and audit/research
Essential
- Clear, fluent written and verbal presentation
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Ability to work in a team
- Experience in medical audit
- Understanding the place of Research
Desirable
- Formal communication skills course or training
- Experience of audit in a UK NHS setting
- Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making
- Evidence of relevant research activity.
- Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Willingness to work as a member of the team and share administrative responsibilities
Desirable
- Leadership skills or experience (e.g. rota coordinator)
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).
