Trust Doctor (Eqv To St3+) In Interventional Cardiology

Job summary

Clinical Fellow Post (ST3+ Level) in Cardiology Full-Time 40h/Week Fixed term 1 year Barts Heart Centre, Barts Health NHS Trust

Applications are invited for a whole-time Clinical Fellow post (ST3+ level) in Cardiology. The post is available for 12 months initially, with the possibility of extension thereafter.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the Barts Heart Centre, which houses the merged services previously provided by The London Chest Hospital, St. Bartholomew's Hospital and The Heart Hospital. The Barts Heart Centre provides tertiary-level cardiac care to the population of northeast and north central London.

Main duties of the job

There will be the opportunity to train in diagnostic coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention (depending on previous experience). Duties will include the inpatient care of patients admitted with acute coronary syndromes, including through the regional heart attack service. There will also be the potential to be on call, including as part of the out-of-hours PCI on-call team, depending on previous experience and knowledge.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job responsibilities

The post is ideal for those who have previous experience in cardiology. It is suited to those who wish to develop an interest in interventional cardiology or further specialist interventional training, depending upon prior experience. Previous experience in angiography and/or PCI will be desirable but not essential. MRCP or equivalent will be required, as well as complete GMC registration with a license to practice. Appropriate international candidates with previous cardiology experience and requiring international fellowships before consultancy are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Essential

• The applicant must have achieved a primary medical qualification as recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC) and have current Full Registration with the GMC
• MRCP (or equivalent)
• MD
• PhD

Clinical knowledge & skills

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years post-basic medical qualification
• Previous experience in coronary angiography or PCI
• The applicant must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major principles of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006) including: Good clinical care oMaintaining good medical practice oTeaching and training, appraising and assessing oRelationships with patients, and can apply this understanding oWorking with colleagues, and can apply this understanding oProbity and Health
• Current ALS certification

Language & communication skills

Essential

• The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in paragraph 22 of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006).
• The applicant must demonstrate: an understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care; othe ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately; oan understanding of the importance of working effectively with others; othe ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients; oinitiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge oan understanding of the principles of equality and diversity
• The applicant must demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour, i.e. integrity, honesty, confidentiality as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006). The applicant must have criminal records clearance at the appropriate level subject to prevailing UK legislation.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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