Job summary
The post holder will have the opportunity to have dedicated adult pulmonary hypertension training including a full understanding of investigations, treatment and follow up of all forms of PH. This will include in-patient care, day-case review, and out-patient work, both virtual and increasingly face-to-face. The post-holder will gain experience in right heart catheterisation and cardiopulmonary exercise testing. They will also participate in regular MDT meetings and teaching ward rounds. They will work as a team with the consultants, clinical nurse specialists and junior doctors in the department. The post-holder will be expected to participate in audit, service improvement and clinical governance. There will be no on call commitment.
The RBH PH Service places a strong priority on clinical research. The unit has also been successful in attracting funding from industry, charitable bodies and from the Department of Health. The Royal Brompton Hospital is a postgraduate teaching hospital which is closely associated with the National Heart and Lung Institute Division of Imperial College School of Medicine.
Main duties of the job
Clinical responsibilities
- To assist in the clinical services of the unit under direct consultant supervision
- To participate in in-patient, day-case and outpatient care of adults with PH
- To participate in the pre- and post-procedure care of adults with PH undergoing right heart catheterisation
- To supervise more junior members of medical staff and assist with their ongoing education
- To contribute to the weekly joint multidisciplinary clinical meetings
- To assist in the accurate collection of clinical data necessary for assessment and maintenance of service standards and the national PH Audit.
Research responsibilities
Research is a fundamental component of patient care. The postholder will have the opportunity to initiate and carry out research. This may continue from and build on previous research themes of the appointee.
Clinical Governance
The postholder will be expected to participate in clinical audit and comply with Clinical Governance as appropriate.
Managerial Responsibility
The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the education and training of peers and junior doctors.
Education and Training
There are weekly teaching ward rounds and excellent educational opportunities in the weekly MDT meetings. There will be opportunities for training in echocardiography, right heart catheterisation, cardiopulmonary exercise testing and other imaging modalities (including CMR). There are weekly general Cardiology registrar/Fellow training sessions.
About us
The Royal Brompton Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) unit is one of seven nationally commissioned centres in the UK. It was developed alongside the ACHD unit and maintains very close links, with shared patients and clinical team members. However, the PH service manages a full range of patients with PH with referrals from all over the South East and South of England with around 1000 patients, 800 of which are on specialist medications for PH. However, we also see patients from outside these areas. The service has recently expanded as the Royal Brompton Hospital has become part of GSTT Trust, with their PH service merging with ours. The service has an active and growing network of shared care centres, including: The John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford: University Hospitals Southampton; St George's Hospital, London; The Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading; East Surrey Hospital and Frimley Park Hospital, Surrey. It fulfils all specifications of a commissioned centre for the management of PH and has a full range of comprehensive tertiary facilities. The unit has an active interventional programme. There is excellent access to other specialist respiratory and cardiology services. There are multiple specialist clinics covering all aspects of tertiary PH care. These include high-risk pregnancy, electrophysiology and transplantation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities
- To assist in the clinical services of the unit under direct consultant supervision
- To participate in in-patient, day-case and outpatient care of adults with PH
- To participate in the pre- and post-procedure care of adults with PH undergoing right heart catheterisation
- To supervise more junior members of medical staff and assist with their ongoing education
- To contribute to the weekly joint multidisciplinary clinical meetings
- To assist in the accurate collection of clinical data necessary for assessment and maintenance of service standards and the national PH Audit.
Research responsibilities
Research is a fundamental component of patient care. The postholder will have the opportunity to initiate and carry out research. This may continue from and build on previous research themes of the appointee.
Clinical Governance
The postholder will be expected to participate in clinical audit and comply with Clinical Governance as appropriate.
Timetable*
MON.
TUES.
WED.
THURS.
FRI.
AM
WR
WR / PH Clinic
RHC list
Teaching WR (weekly)
CPET list
WR / PH Day Cases
8am:
PH Clinic
PM
PH Day Cases
PH Research Meeting (2.30pm)
RHC list
Ward work
PH Day Cases
SHO teaching
PH clinic
PH MDT
* This timetable is subject to change according to service need
Managerial Responsibility and On Call
The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the education and training of peers and junior doctors.
There is no on call responsibility with this post.
Education and Training
There are weekly teaching ward rounds and excellent educational opportunities in the weekly MDT meetings. There will be opportunities for training in echocardiography, right heart catheterisation, cardiopulmonary exercise testing and other imaging modalities (including CMR). There are weekly general Cardiology registrar/Fellow training sessions.
Conditions of Service
The post is covered by the Terms and Conditions of Service for Hospital Medical & Dental Staff (England & Wales) and General Whitley Council conditions of service. The Contract of Employment will be held with Guys and St Thomass NHS Foundation Trust
Full registration with the General Medical Council will be required.
This job description sets out the key tasks and responsibilities of the post. It is essential that it be regarded with a degree of flexibility, so that changing needs of the service can be met.
Trust mission
To be the leading national and international centre for the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with heart and lung disease, creating and disseminating knowledge through research and education
Patient care
To serve our patients by working with them to determine their needs, viewing the quality of care as being of paramount importance
Research
To translate the outcomes of research into improved patient care by evaluating new ideas and being innovative in how they are applied
Education
To provide education and training for our staff, while encouraging teamwork and valuing each member of the team for their involvement and specialist expertise
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities
- To assist in the clinical services of the unit under direct consultant supervision
- To participate in in-patient, day-case and outpatient care of adults with PH
- To participate in the pre- and post-procedure care of adults with PH undergoing right heart catheterisation
- To supervise more junior members of medical staff and assist with their ongoing education
- To contribute to the weekly joint multidisciplinary clinical meetings
- To assist in the accurate collection of clinical data necessary for assessment and maintenance of service standards and the national PH Audit.
Research responsibilities
Research is a fundamental component of patient care. The postholder will have the opportunity to initiate and carry out research. This may continue from and build on previous research themes of the appointee.
Clinical Governance
The postholder will be expected to participate in clinical audit and comply with Clinical Governance as appropriate.
Timetable*
MON.
TUES.
WED.
THURS.
FRI.
AM
WR
WR / PH Clinic
RHC list
Teaching WR (weekly)
CPET list
WR / PH Day Cases
8am:
PH Clinic
PM
PH Day Cases
PH Research Meeting (2.30pm)
RHC list
Ward work
PH Day Cases
SHO teaching
PH clinic
PH MDT
* This timetable is subject to change according to service need
Managerial Responsibility and On Call
The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the education and training of peers and junior doctors.
There is no on call responsibility with this post.
Education and Training
There are weekly teaching ward rounds and excellent educational opportunities in the weekly MDT meetings. There will be opportunities for training in echocardiography, right heart catheterisation, cardiopulmonary exercise testing and other imaging modalities (including CMR). There are weekly general Cardiology registrar/Fellow training sessions.
Conditions of Service
The post is covered by the Terms and Conditions of Service for Hospital Medical & Dental Staff (England & Wales) and General Whitley Council conditions of service. The Contract of Employment will be held with Guys and St Thomass NHS Foundation Trust
Full registration with the General Medical Council will be required.
This job description sets out the key tasks and responsibilities of the post. It is essential that it be regarded with a degree of flexibility, so that changing needs of the service can be met.
Trust mission
To be the leading national and international centre for the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with heart and lung disease, creating and disseminating knowledge through research and education
Patient care
To serve our patients by working with them to determine their needs, viewing the quality of care as being of paramount importance
Research
To translate the outcomes of research into improved patient care by evaluating new ideas and being innovative in how they are applied
Education
To provide education and training for our staff, while encouraging teamwork and valuing each member of the team for their involvement and specialist expertise
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCP/MRCPCH or Equivalent
- Eligible for registration with GMC
Desirable
- Intercalated or higher degree
Experience
Essential
- At least 24 months' experience in medicine, and attainment of CT1 and CT2 competences (or equivalent) in medicine
- Advanced knowledge of respiratory or cardiovascular disease, with specific interest in pulmonary vascular diseases.
Desirable
- 3 years of cardiology, respiratory or other relevant training, such as rheumatology
- Previous experience in Intensive Care or Transplant Medicine
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge and clinical competence
Desirable
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty / medicine
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCP/MRCPCH or Equivalent
- Eligible for registration with GMC
Desirable
- Intercalated or higher degree
Experience
Essential
- At least 24 months' experience in medicine, and attainment of CT1 and CT2 competences (or equivalent) in medicine
- Advanced knowledge of respiratory or cardiovascular disease, with specific interest in pulmonary vascular diseases.
Desirable
- 3 years of cardiology, respiratory or other relevant training, such as rheumatology
- Previous experience in Intensive Care or Transplant Medicine
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge and clinical competence
Desirable
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty / medicine
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).
