Job summary
The appointment is for a fixed term period of 12 months. As this post is not recognised as a 'training post', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required. If the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK, sponsorship will be required.
Applicants should be IMT3 level or above.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The post holder will gain comprehensive experience in conducting high-quality service redesign and quality improvement in the aortic stenosis pathway. Experience in the diagnosis and management of patients with Aortic Stenosis. It is expected that the output from this will lead to publication and presentations at national conferences.
Potential candidates can contact Dr Amir Aziz to discuss the project.
About us
These are the values that all staff at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are expected to demonstrate in all that they do.
Patients First - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do
Respectful - Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversity
Ownership - Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve
Unity - Work in partnership with others
Deliver - Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actions
The Trust have developed a PROUD Behaviours framework which details specific behaviours we expect to see and do not expect to see, aligned to each of the five PROUD Values.For further details of our services and organisational structure, including our Board of Directors, and our future plans please visit www.sth.nhs.uk/about-us
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for full details about the department and the main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for full details about the department and the main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with a license to practise
- MBChB or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance
- Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice
- Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Ability to offer sound clinical opinion on range of acute medical conditions
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- IMT3 level or above
Desirable
- ST level training in cardiology
- Core Cardiology training completed
- Experience in interventional Cardiology/Imaging
- BSE accreditation in Echocardiography
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.
- Basic understanding of research methods and statistics.
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
Teaching and training
Desirable
- To have the ability and willingness to teach medical students and junior doctors
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- Good written communication skills
- The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with a license to practise
- MBChB or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance
- Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice
- Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Ability to offer sound clinical opinion on range of acute medical conditions
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- IMT3 level or above
Desirable
- ST level training in cardiology
- Core Cardiology training completed
- Experience in interventional Cardiology/Imaging
- BSE accreditation in Echocardiography
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.
- Basic understanding of research methods and statistics.
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
Teaching and training
Desirable
- To have the ability and willingness to teach medical students and junior doctors
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- Good written communication skills
- The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013)
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).
