Senior Fellow in Cardiology

Job description

Job responsibilities

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOULL DO

The successful applicant will be expected to form part of the wider medical team within the UHS cardiology department as a general registrar.

They will form part of a 1:18 rota including CCU, nights, weekends, clinics, and ward duties.

The department offers all aspects of cardiology practice and training can be offered in all areas depending upon the successful applicants interests and level of experience. This may include echocardiography, and all aspects of of invasive cardiology.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

The post-holder will require to be training in non-invasive cardiology (including competency at emergency trans-thoracic echocardiography), and basic cathlab exposure.

Each post comprises 1-2 cardiac training sessions, 1-2 clinics per week and time for research.

The post-holder will be required to participate in medical audit and continuing medical education. Undergraduate medical students from The Southampton University Medical School are taught throughout the Trust and the post-holder may be required to participate in undergraduate clinical teaching.

There is an active research program across the region and within all trusts and the successful applicant will be encouraged to support ongoing trials and also to develop their own research interests. It is expected that the successful candidate will submit abstracts to major national and international cardiology meetings.

There is an active clinical research programme, and the post-holder is also required to participate in teaching of postgraduates, visiting students and nurses.

The post-holder will be required to undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the running of clinical departments.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

Basic Salary - MT04 £55,329 Basic Salary MT05 £63,152

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;

• Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
• Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
• A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview

Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on TBC

Job Reference: MT1158- MEDICAL This vacancy closes on or before:25/04/2024

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree
• ACLS

Previous or relevant experience

Essential

• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems

Desirable

• This post is suitable for a doctor who has started cardiology specialty training
• Evidence of interest in cardiology

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Clear logical thinking showing an analytical scientific approach
• Basic transthoracic echo skills
• Conversant with most medical emergencies and the ability to perform essential procedures
• Ability to work almost independently in the management of the general Adult Cardiology or Paediatric Cardiology patient including inpatient and outpatient management, with guidance from the consultant team

Desirable

• Knowledge of cardiology complications, treatment, and prevention
• B.S.E./EACVI TTE accreditation or equivalent

Living the Trust values

Essential

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)