Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Clinical Fellow to join our Cardiology team at The Essex Cardiothoracic Centre in Basildon.
If successful, you will be joining a team of 9 other specialist trainee registrars, and you will help deliver high quality care to inpatients, inter-hospital transfer patients and outpatients who require tertiary cardiology services.
The post would ideally suit a candidate who has experience as a cardiology registrar and can manage acute cardiac emergencies, is trained in transthoracic echocardiography and can communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team including the consultant leading the team.
So, if this sounds like the right role for you, please apply today.
Main duties of the job
- The successful candidate will participate on a 1 in 10 rota to cover the daytime care of patients on the ward and hold the bleep for referrals.
- The successful candidate will participate on a 1 in 10 rota to cover evening / overnight care of patients on the ward, hold the bleep for referrals, and assist in the cardiac catheter lab for patients requiring emergency invasive therapies.
- Attendance at multidisciplinary team meetings will be expected.
- Participation in recruitment and data management for clinical trials/audit projects.
- Where gaps appear in the specialist trainee registrar weekly timetable, there may be opportunity to gain experience in cardiac imaging, coronary intervention, cardiac device implantation and cardiac electrophysiology
About us
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of this fantastic opportunity, please see attached job description.
We look forward to receiving your application
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of this fantastic opportunity, please see attached job description.
We look forward to receiving your application
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent. MRCP or equivalent
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience at SpR ST5+ or equivalent level
- Work history demonstrates experience in Echo and Cath Lab.
- Interest in, and knowledge of, medical audit and understands the principles of evidence based audit.
- Application demonstrates an understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Application demonstrates ability to develop and maintain a sub-specialty interest
- Research experience
- Evidence of audit participation
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills - demonstrated through application form
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent. MRCP or equivalent
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience at SpR ST5+ or equivalent level
- Work history demonstrates experience in Echo and Cath Lab.
- Interest in, and knowledge of, medical audit and understands the principles of evidence based audit.
- Application demonstrates an understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Application demonstrates ability to develop and maintain a sub-specialty interest
- Research experience
- Evidence of audit participation
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills - demonstrated through application form
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).
