Job summary
We are looking for a Senior Clinical Fellow, ST3-8 level at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust (WHHT). This is a full time, fixed term post for 12 months.
These posts have been developed to support our expanding Cardiology department in order to have a full complement of 7 SpRs (4 Deanery StRs and 3 trust grade SpRs). As of November 2018, the Health Education England has written to us that there will be an increment of our Deanery StRs to 5 (making a total of 8) which reflects our commitment to training of SpRs.
This post will also include medical on-call.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the West Hertfordshire Cardiology Department. Whilst currently not part of the formal Deanery Training Programme, this post offers an excellent training opportunity to junior doctors that have completed their core medical training and plan a career in Cardiology.
It will involve treatment of in-patients and out-patients and training in all main aspects of cardiology (echocardiography, CT coronary angiography, cardiac MRI, interventional cardiology and implantation of permanent pacemakers).
For more experienced applicant there is potential for training in electrophysiology and implantation of complex devices. Our current trust grades are working successfully towards accreditation in echo and MRCP qualification, presenting in international meetings and are encouraged to apply for deanery posts.
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Dr Sehmi will also be pleased to arrange informal visits to the hospital.
Dr Niall Keenan is the Divisional Director for Medicine and Kira Martin is the Divisional General Manager. Dr Michael Koa Wing is the Lead Consultant for Cardiology
There are close working relationships with consultant colleagues at Imperial College NHS Trust and Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust, with eight Cardiology consultants undertaking contracted sessions at surgical centres. There are weekly multidisciplinary joint cardiac / cardiothoracic meetings with cardiac surgeons from Hammersmith and Harefield Hospitals. These cardiac surgeons see outpatients at WGH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Dr Sehmi will also be pleased to arrange informal visits to the hospital.
Dr Niall Keenan is the Divisional Director for Medicine and Kira Martin is the Divisional General Manager. Dr Michael Koa Wing is the Lead Consultant for Cardiology
There are close working relationships with consultant colleagues at Imperial College NHS Trust and Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust, with eight Cardiology consultants undertaking contracted sessions at surgical centres. There are weekly multidisciplinary joint cardiac / cardiothoracic meetings with cardiac surgeons from Hammersmith and Harefield Hospitals. These cardiac surgeons see outpatients at WGH.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Completion of core medical training or equivalent
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Recognition and basic management of common acute and chronic cardiac presentations
- ECG interpretation
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- General medical specialities (respiratory/ cardiology/ renal/ ITU etc) at CMT level
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Completion of core medical training or equivalent
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Recognition and basic management of common acute and chronic cardiac presentations
- ECG interpretation
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- General medical specialities (respiratory/ cardiology/ renal/ ITU etc) at CMT level
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).
