Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Fixed Term Appointment (STRH) Level covering a Training Post in Cardiology working at the University Hospital of Wales starting 7th August 2024 for a period of 6 months. Please note that in addition to the essential qualifications given in the attached person specification, MRCP Part 2 or equivalent is desirable.
Cardiff and Vale ULHB is the third largest Trust in the United Kingdom and is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in a wide range of clinical services. The University Hospital of Wales is a modern 968-bedded hospital based on the outskirts of the busy capital city of Cardiff, a lively city with a cosmopolitan lifestyle and a rich diversity of leisure and cultural activities. Within easy reach of the Brecon Beacons National Park and the beautiful coastlines of South Wales and West Wales, and air links with the rest of the United Kingdom.
Main duties of the job
Fixed Term post in CARDIOLOGY
Applications are invited for the post of FTSA (STRH) level covering a Training Post in Cardiology working at the University Hospital of Wales starting from 7th August 2024 for 6 months.
Cardiff and Vale ULHB is the third largest Trust in the United Kingdom and is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in a wide range of clinical services. The University Hospital of Wales is a modern 968-bedded hospital based on the outskirts of the busy capital city of Cardiff, a lively city with a cosmopolitan lifestyle and a rich diversity of leisure and cultural activities. Within easy reach of the Brecon Beacons National Park and the beautiful coastlines of South Wales and West Wales, and air links with the rest of the United Kingdom.
The department of cardiology provides a wide range of tertiary diagnostic and interventional services which support the region of South East Wales.
Training opportunities will be available and tailored to individual applicants needs and level of experience which will encompass the areas of electrophysiology, pacing, cardiac imaging & interventional cardiology.
In view of Border Immigration Agency regulations, all applicants must state their current immigration status including expiry dates.
Applications will not be accepted after the final closing date.
A Disclosure Check will be required of the successful candidate.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is"Caring for People, Keeping People Well" and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFull MRCP (UK) at the time of application
- oHigher degrees including MSc, PhD, or MD
Essential Criteria
Essential
- oEvidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of training
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take during core training or equivalent
Clinical Skills
Essential
- oDemonstrates awareness of managing acute medical conditions, including emergencies, in patients and outpatients
- oAppropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems.
- oAble to work without direct supervision where appropriate.
- oAble to prioritise clinical need.
- oAble to maximise safety and minimise risk
Academic Skills
Essential
- oDemonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- oDemonstrates understanding of the basic principles of clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- oEvidence of involvement in a quality improvement or formal research project
- oDemonstrates an understanding of clinical governance
Personal Skills
Essential
- oDemonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication, and capacity to adapt language to the situation, as appropriate
- oAble to build rapport, listen, persuade, and negotiate
- oCapacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- oCapacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people
- oCapacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
- oDemonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances
- oUnderstands, respects, and demonstrates the values of the NHS (e.g., everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; compassion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFull MRCP (UK) at the time of application
- oHigher degrees including MSc, PhD, or MD
Essential Criteria
Essential
- oEvidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of training
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take during core training or equivalent
Clinical Skills
Essential
- oDemonstrates awareness of managing acute medical conditions, including emergencies, in patients and outpatients
- oAppropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems.
- oAble to work without direct supervision where appropriate.
- oAble to prioritise clinical need.
- oAble to maximise safety and minimise risk
Academic Skills
Essential
- oDemonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- oDemonstrates understanding of the basic principles of clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- oEvidence of involvement in a quality improvement or formal research project
- oDemonstrates an understanding of clinical governance
Personal Skills
Essential
- oDemonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication, and capacity to adapt language to the situation, as appropriate
- oAble to build rapport, listen, persuade, and negotiate
- oCapacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- oCapacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people
- oCapacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
- oDemonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances
- oUnderstands, respects, and demonstrates the values of the NHS (e.g., everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; compassion
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).
