Job summary
The Cardio-Oncology fellow will be part of the Cardio-oncology team at the Royal Brompton hospital, working closely with the two consultants, Dr. Lyon and Professor Rosen, the Heart Failure and Cardio-Oncology nurse specialist, and the administration staff. The Cardio-Oncology service at the Royal Brompton hospital was initiated in 2011 and receives up to 400 new referrals per annum, offering a range of the complex medical issues seen in a busy Cardio-oncology service. In 2022 the service has been awarded a Gold award as a Cardio-Oncology centre of Excellence by the International Cardio-Oncology Society for its outstanding service to patients, and educational opportunities provided to trainees. The fellow is responsible for preparing the information and results for new referrals and presentation in the Cardio-oncology multidisciplinary team meeting (MDT). The fellow will also be responsible for management of Cardio-oncology patients admitted for acute care or investigations, and reviewing inpatients with cancer and acute cardiovascular disease in our partner oncology hospitals with acute cardiac conditions. The fellow will be required to maintain the Cardio-oncology database, review incoming clinical correspondence related to patients cared for in the service, and liaise with the consultants and nurse on a regular basis regarding specific clinical questions.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities
To be part of the cardio-oncology 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 cardio-oncology and 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 and maintain the cardio-oncology database.
Participate fully in the service and training programme of the Division.
Perform bedside transthoracic echocardiography when on call.
Support the cardio-oncology service and liaise with oncology partners at other hospitals.
About us
Our Trust has a reputation for clinical excellence and high-quality teaching and research. We are part of King's Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. Together with King's College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities and a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre. We are also working in partnership with King's Health Partners, to deliver the vision of creating a brand-new centre of excellence, which will be the global leader in the research into and treatment of heart and lung disease, in patients from pre-birth to old age.
Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals (RB&HH) became part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in February 2021 and is the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and amongst the largest in Europe. We provide treatment for people with heart and lung disease, including rare and complex heart and lung conditions, carrying out some of the most complicated surgery and offering some of the most sophisticated treatment that is available anywhere in the world. Our integrated approach to caring for patients from the womb, through childhood, adolescence and into adulthood and old age has been replicated around the world and has gained RB&HH an international reputation as a leader in heart and lung diagnosis, treatment and research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
To be part of the cardio-oncology 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 cardio-oncology and 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 and maintain the cardio-oncology database.
Participate fully in the service and training programme of the Division.
Perform bedside transthoracic echocardiography when on call.
Support the cardio-oncology service and liaise with oncology partners at other hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
To be part of the cardio-oncology 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 cardio-oncology and 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 and maintain the cardio-oncology database.
Participate fully in the service and training programme of the Division.
Perform bedside transthoracic echocardiography when on call.
Support the cardio-oncology service and liaise with oncology partners at other hospitals.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- MRCP, or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 24 months cardiology training with experience in ECHO
- Advanced life support training
Desirable
- Participation in a recognised scheme of continuing medical education
- Teaching experience at of medical students and FY1/2 or ST1/2 or similar posts.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of cardiology and proficient and efficient handling of medical problems
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team
- Good interpersonal and communications skills in line with the Trust's Core Behaviours (see appendix one)
- IT skills and computer literacy
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional updating
- Commitment to pursuing a career in cardiology or related specialties
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- MRCP, or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 24 months cardiology training with experience in ECHO
- Advanced life support training
Desirable
- Participation in a recognised scheme of continuing medical education
- Teaching experience at of medical students and FY1/2 or ST1/2 or similar posts.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of cardiology and proficient and efficient handling of medical problems
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team
- Good interpersonal and communications skills in line with the Trust's Core Behaviours (see appendix one)
- IT skills and computer literacy
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional updating
- Commitment to pursuing a career in cardiology or related specialties
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).
