Job summary
This is an exciting oppurtunity for an enthustiastic and motivated individual to take part in a study and be involved within the very busy and dynamic Cardiology team across the Cardiff, Vale & Swansea.
The post holder will be expected to support the RSA-PACE clinical study which is a first in man invstigator-led trial examining the role of establishing sinus arrhythmia through pacing in patients with heart failure.
The study is currently ongoing within the cardiothoracic directorate; sponsored by Ceryx Medical and under the research management of CEDAR.
Main duties of the job
There is no commitment to out of hours work, but there may be opportunities to join the cardiology SpR on-call rota as additional duty.
Principal duties of post will involve running of a clinical trial of pacing in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. You will be responsible for identifying suitable trial patients from the in-patient and out-patient surgical waiting lists, co-ordinating their pre-admission investigations, ensuring patients meet the trial inclusion criteria, patient consent, administration of pacing therapies as per trial protocol, daily review of patients and collection of study data (imaging, biochemistry, ECG, haemodynamics), planning patient discharge and follow-up investigations. The trial will also be conducted at the cardiac centre in Morriston (Swansea Bay Hospital) where you will be expected to adopt similar roles.
You will be working closely with your academic supervisor (Professor Yousef) and with cardiac surgeons and anaesthetists involved in the care of patients undergoing cardiac surgery at both study sites.
You will be expected to work closely with the clinical trial management unit in CEDAR to ensure appropriate data collection, documentation, and recording in line with data protection and good clinical practice policies.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description & Personal Specification for more information about the role and it's duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description & Personal Specification for more information about the role and it's duties.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- MRCP or Equivalent
- GCP Certified
Desirable
- Intercalated Degree
- MSc or PHD
- Showcases Academic Excellence
Experience
Essential
- 2+ Years or clinical experience working within a Cardiac Centre
- 2+ years experience of working withing a Heart Rhythym Team
- Evidence of particiaption in research or clinical Governance
Desirable
- Evidences interest in Cardiac Arrithymias & Heart Failure
Skills, Knowledge, Abillities
Essential
- Abillitiy to communicate well in English especially with Medical Topics
- Up to date with current Medical Practices
- Abillity to take appropriate clinical decisions
- Previous Teaching Experience
Desirable
- Evidence of Audit Skills
- Evidence of IT Skills - Database, Spreadsheets, Statistics
Attitude & Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Moitvated & Driven
- Empathetic & Relatable
- Ability to work self sufficiently & as part of a team
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- MRCP or Equivalent
- GCP Certified
Desirable
- Intercalated Degree
- MSc or PHD
- Showcases Academic Excellence
Experience
Essential
- 2+ Years or clinical experience working within a Cardiac Centre
- 2+ years experience of working withing a Heart Rhythym Team
- Evidence of particiaption in research or clinical Governance
Desirable
- Evidences interest in Cardiac Arrithymias & Heart Failure
Skills, Knowledge, Abillities
Essential
- Abillitiy to communicate well in English especially with Medical Topics
- Up to date with current Medical Practices
- Abillity to take appropriate clinical decisions
- Previous Teaching Experience
Desirable
- Evidence of Audit Skills
- Evidence of IT Skills - Database, Spreadsheets, Statistics
Attitude & Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Moitvated & Driven
- Empathetic & Relatable
- Ability to work self sufficiently & as part of a team
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).
