Job summary
This post is for a cardiology trainee who wishes to gain experience in inpatient and outpatient cardiology and have the opportunity to gain skills in echocardiography and cardiac catheterisation. The applicant should have completed core medical training CT2 and should have obtained their MRCP or equivalent.
The North Wales Cardiac Centre does approximately 1000 PCI cases per year including being the regional centre for primary angioplasty.
The post is based at the North Wales Cardiac Centre (NWCC) at Glan Clwyd Hospital which has responsibilities for patients across the Health Board. The North Wales Cardiac Centre is part of the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) and provides cardiology services for the population of North Wales (approx. 700,000). It is staffed by consultant cardiologists based in all three District General Hospitals along with consultants from radiology providing cardiac intervention and imaging. This post will be based at Glan Clwyd Hospital.
Main duties of the job
- Assist the consultant cardiologists and other members of the department in providing a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient cardiology service.
- Provide medical support the cardiac care unit and cardiology ward with F1 and CT doctors.
- Assess patients pre and post cardiology procedures.
- Learn echocardiography and cardiac catheterisation procedures.
- Provide support to DSE sessions - 1 to 2 per week.
- Undertake inpatient cardiology referrals.
- Undertake cardiology clinics - two to three per week.
- Contributions to local undergraduate and postgraduate activity.
- Participation in clinical audit, continuing professional development and clinical governance activities.
- Development of research and professional interests.
- Participate in the acute medical (GIM) on calls.
About us
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for a population of around 700,000 people across the six counties of North Wales (Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, and Wrexham). The region also attracts some 8 million overnight visitors and 17 million day tourists each year.
The Health Board has a budget of £1.3 billion and a workforce of approximately 16,500.
There are three main hospitals (Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor, Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan and Wrexham Maelor Hospital) along with a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, mental health units and community team bases. The Health Board also coordinates the work of 109 GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians and pharmacists in North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist the consultant cardiologists and other members of the department in providing a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient cardiology service.
- Provide medical support the cardiac care unit and cardiology ward with F1 and CT doctors.
- Assess patients pre and post cardiology procedures.
- Learn echocardiography and cardiac catheterisation procedures.
- Provide support to DSE sessions 1 to 2 per week.
- Undertake inpatient cardiology referrals.
- Undertake cardiology clinics two to three per week.
- Contributions to local undergraduate and postgraduate activity.
- Participation in clinical audit, continuing professional development and clinical governance activities.
- Development of research and professional interests.
- Participate in the acute medical (GIM) on calls.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist the consultant cardiologists and other members of the department in providing a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient cardiology service.
- Provide medical support the cardiac care unit and cardiology ward with F1 and CT doctors.
- Assess patients pre and post cardiology procedures.
- Learn echocardiography and cardiac catheterisation procedures.
- Provide support to DSE sessions 1 to 2 per week.
- Undertake inpatient cardiology referrals.
- Undertake cardiology clinics two to three per week.
- Contributions to local undergraduate and postgraduate activity.
- Participation in clinical audit, continuing professional development and clinical governance activities.
- Development of research and professional interests.
- Participate in the acute medical (GIM) on calls.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC full registration
- MRCP
- ALS Provider
- Completed UK CT2 year or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Competent in assessment and management of critically ill patients
- Wide experience and training in general medicine
- Experience in acute cardiology
Desirable
- Experience in echocardiography / pacing / coronary
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with the entire team
- Ability to make independent decisions and communicate effectively with colleagues
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with NHS
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Evidence of participation in teaching and training
Research/Audit Experience
Essential
- Evidence of completed audit projects
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- Evidence of research in cardiology
- Peer-reviewed publications
Other Attributes
Essential
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Self-motivated
- Punctual and reliable
Desirable
- Evidence of team leadership skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC full registration
- MRCP
- ALS Provider
- Completed UK CT2 year or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Competent in assessment and management of critically ill patients
- Wide experience and training in general medicine
- Experience in acute cardiology
Desirable
- Experience in echocardiography / pacing / coronary
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with the entire team
- Ability to make independent decisions and communicate effectively with colleagues
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with NHS
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Evidence of participation in teaching and training
Research/Audit Experience
Essential
- Evidence of completed audit projects
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- Evidence of research in cardiology
- Peer-reviewed publications
Other Attributes
Essential
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Self-motivated
- Punctual and reliable
Desirable
- Evidence of team leadership skills
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).
