Job summary
Resident Doctor ST3-8 Level in Cardiology.
We are looking for a further full time post for a Resident Doctor ST3-8 level at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust (WHHT).
Applicants who, for domestic or personal reasons, would wish to work part-time are encouraged to apply.
Applicant from overseas are also encouraged to apply.
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.
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
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
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
Cardiac Imaging
The department has a very busy echocardiology service. Transthoracic, transoesophageal and stress echo are all available most weekdays. There is daily coronary CT service run by cardiology and fully up and running cardiac MRI run by cardiology, currently working at three days per week.
Cardiac Catheter suite
Two Siemens cardiac catheter laboratories were installed at Watford General Hospital in 2009. There is an adjoining 12 bedded cardiac day ward. In 2015/16 approximately 2500 procedures were undertaken including diagnostic angiography, device procedures (brady. and complex rhythm management devices), percutaneous coronary interventions, and electrophysiology (diagnostic and therapeutic, now using 3D mapping) cases.
Coronary Intervention
Coronary angiography started in the Trust in 2005, in a single cardiac catheter laboratory at Hemel Hempstead Hospital. Coronary Intervention started in 2006, and Primary PCI (daytime, weekdays) in 2007. The invasive cardiac service was moved to Watford General Hospital in 2009, when two catheterisation laboratories were commissioned. Elective and acute coronary intervention is performed every week day. Most elective cases are done using radial access, almost all as day case procedures. Pressure wire, IVUS and OCT are used regularly. There is a weekly PCI meeting, where all planned interventional procedures are discussed between interventional and non-interventional cardiologists. Details about all interventional procedures are uploaded to the national PCI audit.
There are five cardiology nurse specialists, one dedicated to arrhythmia, two dedicated to heart failure, and two who manage the Rapid Access Chest Pain clinic, Phase 1 Cardiac Rehabilitation and PCI follow up. A business case has been approved to appoint additional nurse specialists, to expand the arrhythmia service and provide rapid access clinics for more conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Cardiac Imaging
The department has a very busy echocardiology service. Transthoracic, transoesophageal and stress echo are all available most weekdays. There is daily coronary CT service run by cardiology and fully up and running cardiac MRI run by cardiology, currently working at three days per week.
Cardiac Catheter suite
Two Siemens cardiac catheter laboratories were installed at Watford General Hospital in 2009. There is an adjoining 12 bedded cardiac day ward. In 2015/16 approximately 2500 procedures were undertaken including diagnostic angiography, device procedures (brady. and complex rhythm management devices), percutaneous coronary interventions, and electrophysiology (diagnostic and therapeutic, now using 3D mapping) cases.
Coronary Intervention
Coronary angiography started in the Trust in 2005, in a single cardiac catheter laboratory at Hemel Hempstead Hospital. Coronary Intervention started in 2006, and Primary PCI (daytime, weekdays) in 2007. The invasive cardiac service was moved to Watford General Hospital in 2009, when two catheterisation laboratories were commissioned. Elective and acute coronary intervention is performed every week day. Most elective cases are done using radial access, almost all as day case procedures. Pressure wire, IVUS and OCT are used regularly. There is a weekly PCI meeting, where all planned interventional procedures are discussed between interventional and non-interventional cardiologists. Details about all interventional procedures are uploaded to the national PCI audit.
There are five cardiology nurse specialists, one dedicated to arrhythmia, two dedicated to heart failure, and two who manage the Rapid Access Chest Pain clinic, Phase 1 Cardiac Rehabilitation and PCI follow up. A business case has been approved to appoint additional nurse specialists, to expand the arrhythmia service and provide rapid access clinics for more conditions.
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).
