Job summary
Clinical Fellow in Cardiology
Harefield Hospital
This is a Trust appointment and the main base will be at Harefield Hospital, Middlesex, UB9 6JH. The post holder may also be required to work at our Royal Brompton site on an intermittent basis, or more regularly in due course by mutual arrangement. Additionally, the post holder may be required to work at any of the trusts sites and any associated sites as required.
Duration: 6 months in the first instance, extendable to up to 23 months by mutual consent.
The work covers all aspects of adult cardiology with particular emphasis on interventional techniques including the established Primary Angioplasty Service which is one of the largest in the UK.
Harefield acts as a tertiary referral centre accepting both out-patients and in-patients from local, regional and national sources, as well as direct ambulance led admission for patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction. Direct GP referral is available to outpatient services which incorporate rapid access chest and heart failure clinics.
Main duties of the job
To work alongside the existing specialist registrars in the Heart Division. To undertake clinical work in the Cardiology department. Clinical activity will include out-patient and inpatient care, research and audit.
To provide clinical services in Cardiology, in accordance with clinical and legal requirements and in keeping with the international role of the Trust
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals joined Guy's and St Thomas' in February 2021 and is the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. Weprovide treatment for people with heart and lung disease, including rare and complex conditions, offering some of the most sophisticated treatment that is available anywhere in the world.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be part of the Cardiology service at Harefield 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 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.
Participate fully in the service and training programme of the Division.
Perform routine transthoracic echocardiography, routine right and left cardiac catheterisation and perform and interpret echocardiograms.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be part of the Cardiology service at Harefield 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 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.
Participate fully in the service and training programme of the Division.
Perform routine transthoracic echocardiography, routine right and left cardiac catheterisation and perform and interpret echocardiograms.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training /Experience
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practise
- MRCP, or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years Cardiology Training
- Experience in Echo
- Advanced life support training
- Experience in cardiac catheterisation
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
- Evidence of understanding and application of clinical care
- Sound knowledge of Cardiology
- Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems
Desirable
- Good interpersonal and communications skills
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team
Professional
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional updating
- Highly motivated and clear reaons for wanting this job
- Commitment to pursuing a career in Cardioogy or related specialties
Desirable
- Willing to work at both Royal Brompton Hospital and Harefield Hospital sites and at Outreach Clinics.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training /Experience
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practise
- MRCP, or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years Cardiology Training
- Experience in Echo
- Advanced life support training
- Experience in cardiac catheterisation
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
- Evidence of understanding and application of clinical care
- Sound knowledge of Cardiology
- Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems
Desirable
- Good interpersonal and communications skills
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team
Professional
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional updating
- Highly motivated and clear reaons for wanting this job
- Commitment to pursuing a career in Cardioogy or related specialties
Desirable
- Willing to work at both Royal Brompton Hospital and Harefield Hospital sites and at Outreach Clinics.
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).
