Senior Fellow in Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Senior Fellow will be required to undertake transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography with training in congenital heart disease provided. Training will be given in congenital cardiac catheterisation, pacemaker and arrhythmia management and electrophysiology in congenital heart disease appropriate to the Fellows training needs. An opportunity to develop skills in congenital cardiac MRI can also be provided with a specific focus on these skills as part of the training program.

For those trainees with a paediatric background, non-congenital adult cardiology may be an important part of their training. There is a regular teaching programme consisting of case presentations, topic discussions, journal club and echo review meetings. Excellent opportunities are available for training in all aspects of congenital heart disease.

As a major university centre of excellence, the unit is at the forefront of research activity and the new postholder will be expected to actively participate in research and audit with dedicated time allocated for this.

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 £61,825

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 15th May 2025Job Reference; 188-MD10425

This vacancy closes on or before 21st April 2025

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential

• Qualifications, Training & Experience
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• MCRP or equivalent
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems

Desirable

• Higher Degree
• ACLS

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• This post is suitable for a doctor who has successfully completed general cardiology training (Paediatric or adult) who wishes to specialise in the care of adult patients with congenital heart disease
• 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

Desirable

• Evidence of interest in congenital cardiology
• B.S.E./EACVI TTE accreditation or equivalent

Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Working Together
• Always Improving

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)