Job summary

To work alongside the existing specialist registrars / fellows in the Heart Division and Arrhythmia Care Group. Clinical activity will include out-patient clinics, inpatient care including ward rounds, referrals, research and audit, as well as training opportunities in the EP / devices catheter laboratories. General cardiology service commitments include participating in the cardiology ward and on-call rota.

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical services in cardiology, in accordance with clinical and legal requirements and in keeping with the international role of the Trust.

About us

Royal Brompton Hospital (RBH) is a specialist cardiothoracic centre specialising in diseases of the heart and lung, with services for adults (Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery and Thoracic Medicine) and Paediatrics. It has approximately 2,100 staff, 300 beds, 6 operating theatres, 5 catheter laboratories, a private patients' ward and extensive imaging facilities. The hospital has recently opened the Cardiovascular Biomedical Research Unit (BRU) in partnership with Imperial College London. This facility offers a CMR scanner, catheter lab and echocardiography suite for research purposes, as well as state of the art genetic analysis facilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be part of the cardiology service at Royal Brompton Hospital in collaboration with medical and surgical colleagues and other departments and services.

Participate in new patient and follow-up consultant-led outpatient clinics.

Provide inpatient services to cardiology patients.

Participate in an on-call rota covering inpatient activity and emergency work.

Supervise and train junior staff allocated to cardiology.

To work as a full member of the multi-disciplinary team, including participation in the rota and the attendance and presentation at weekly MDTs and meetings.

To undertake regular ward rounds to ensure effective management during the in-patient stay and early discharge of patients whenever possible.

Participate in audit within the department.

Participate fully in the service and training programme of the Division.

Perform routine transthoracic echocardiography, routine right and left cardiac catheterisation and perform and interpret echocardiograms.

Person Specification

Previous Experience and Training

Essential

• Prior experience in cardiac electrophysiology (minimum 1 year)
• ST7 equivalence or post CCT level trainee
• General cardiology training (evidence of completion)
• Up to date Advance Cardiac Life Support training
• MBBS or equivalent
• Evidence of understanding and application of clinical care

Professional Registration

Essential

Skills and Knowledge

Essential