Job summary
You will be working alongside our Speciality Trainees and other middle grade doctors. You will be afforded similar training opportunities as our other middle grade doctors and this can be tailored to your requirements and prior experience. There is ample opportunity to develop skills in general cardiology, including diagnostic angiography, permanent pacemaker implantation and echocardiography. As a university teaching hospital there is also the potential to become involved in research projects. Consequently this post will be ideal for those wishing to progress to speciality training in the future or perhaps for more experienced doctors who wish to developing their training with a view to gain a Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration to allow entry onto the Specialist Register. There is no on call commitment for this post.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job will include support to Consultant led ward rounds, Cardiology inreach support to other areas within the Trust and the undertaking of outpatient clinics. There will be opportunity for 2 training sessions per week.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Clinical Fellow position available at WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Clinical Fellow position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- Valid Advanced Life Support Certificate
Desirable
- Additional Degree (BSc/MD)
Experience
Essential
- Good background in general medicine at CMT level
- Cardiology experience at CMT level
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Cardiology experience beyond CMT level
- Some experience of invasive cardiology (diagnostic, angiography, temporary pacing)
- Some experience in echocardiography
Research
Essential
- Interest in undertaking audit/research
Desirable
- Published abstracts/presentations or peer reviewed publications
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Caring attitude to patients
- Good communication skills
Teaching Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching experience
Probity
Essential
- Honesty, integrity, appreciation of ethical dilemmas. Treat members of staff with dignity and respect
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- Valid Advanced Life Support Certificate
Desirable
- Additional Degree (BSc/MD)
Experience
Essential
- Good background in general medicine at CMT level
- Cardiology experience at CMT level
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Cardiology experience beyond CMT level
- Some experience of invasive cardiology (diagnostic, angiography, temporary pacing)
- Some experience in echocardiography
Research
Essential
- Interest in undertaking audit/research
Desirable
- Published abstracts/presentations or peer reviewed publications
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Caring attitude to patients
- Good communication skills
Teaching Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching experience
Probity
Essential
- Honesty, integrity, appreciation of ethical dilemmas. Treat members of staff with dignity and respect
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).
