Job summary
JOB TITLE: Senior Cardiology Simulation Fellow
GRADE: ST6+
DEPARTMENT: Cardiology
HOURS: 8 hours (1 day) per week
RESPONSIBLE TO: Dr Jonathan Behar - Consultant Cardiologist
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Professor Gerald Carr-White & Professor Mark O'Neill
Main duties of the job
Delivery of simulation courses for junior cardiology trainees in order for them to become familiar with and learn the core practical skills required in cardiology, matched to the curriculum in the JRCPTB. Examples include cardiac catheterisation, temporary and permanent cardiac pacing, pericardiocentesis and EP mapping and ablation. The fellow will therefore need to be at a senior level in either electrophysiology or coronary intervention, to enable them to teach key cardiac practical skills to more junior colleagues.
Further development will include the design and development of an advanced cardiology practical simulation programme, to facilitate and augment clinical practice. This will include training in complex coronary intervention, cardiac device implantation and cardiac electrophysiology and cardiac ablation. The senior fellow will be supported by a junior simulation fellow and consultant who will assist in the delivery of this programme as part of the simulation team.
This post is designed to allow for a cardiology senior fellow level trainee to:
- Develop/ expand their skills in Human Patient simulation (HPS) and Medical Education alongside clinical training roles
- Publish research on their chosen area of interest in HPS/Medical Education
About us
This post is designed to allow for a cardiology ST6/7 level trainee to: Develop/ expand their skills in Human Patient simulation (HPS) and Medical Education. Publish research on their chosen area of interest in HPS/Medical Education.
There is an established research programme with KCL and the Simulation and Interactive Learning (SaIL) Centre and opportunities to contribute to this are available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties of this role is to develop a cardiac simulation programme for cardiology trainees who will be performing practical and interventional skills. This will require a senior cardiology trainee who is sufficiently competent to deliver and teach such skills to more junior cardiology colleagues.
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- To develop and deliver a cardiac simulation programme for cardiology trainees who will be performing practical interventional skills. This will require a senior trainee who is sufficiently competent to help deliver and teach these skills.
- Support pericardiocentesis simulation sessions at two BHRS (British Heart Rhythm Society) simulation events per year.
- Responsible for developing, planning and delivery of skills training and simulation courses within KHP working alongside clinical specialists
- To prepare and produce resources and IT materials required to support the aforementioned skills training and simulation courses
- To develop simulation teaching packages which reflect current, evidence and policy based practices
- To work in close collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the development of patient-focused, collaborative protocols / practices / procedures and care
- Identify scope for, and further develop multi-disciplinary teaching and learning within the Trust
- Regularly participate as faculty, including debriefer and embedded practitioner on simulation training days
- Act at all times in accordance within the GMCs standards, codes of conduct and scope of professional practice
- Participate in quality assurance, evaluation and audit of programmes
- Assist in the development and progress of faculty members
- Participate in approved research as indicated
- To be able to act independently in operating the simulation manikins and to liaise with the manufacturers of high fidelity simulators as to the requirements of health service when designing hardware / software
- To work with industry partners to develop training programmes and modules which augment cardiology training, as described in the JRCTB curriculum.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties of this role is to develop a cardiac simulation programme for cardiology trainees who will be performing practical and interventional skills. This will require a senior cardiology trainee who is sufficiently competent to deliver and teach such skills to more junior cardiology colleagues.
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- To develop and deliver a cardiac simulation programme for cardiology trainees who will be performing practical interventional skills. This will require a senior trainee who is sufficiently competent to help deliver and teach these skills.
- Support pericardiocentesis simulation sessions at two BHRS (British Heart Rhythm Society) simulation events per year.
- Responsible for developing, planning and delivery of skills training and simulation courses within KHP working alongside clinical specialists
- To prepare and produce resources and IT materials required to support the aforementioned skills training and simulation courses
- To develop simulation teaching packages which reflect current, evidence and policy based practices
- To work in close collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the development of patient-focused, collaborative protocols / practices / procedures and care
- Identify scope for, and further develop multi-disciplinary teaching and learning within the Trust
- Regularly participate as faculty, including debriefer and embedded practitioner on simulation training days
- Act at all times in accordance within the GMCs standards, codes of conduct and scope of professional practice
- Participate in quality assurance, evaluation and audit of programmes
- Assist in the development and progress of faculty members
- Participate in approved research as indicated
- To be able to act independently in operating the simulation manikins and to liaise with the manufacturers of high fidelity simulators as to the requirements of health service when designing hardware / software
- To work with industry partners to develop training programmes and modules which augment cardiology training, as described in the JRCTB curriculum.
Person Specification
Clinical Ability
Essential
- Senior clinical fellow able to teach practical skills to junior trainees (either electrophysiology or interventional cardiology)
- Signed off as competent for both core cardiology and specialist cardiology work (either electrophysiology or coronary intervention)
Desirable
- Prizes or distinctions. Presentation of work at a national or international meeting. Publications in peer reviewed journals. Audit work.
Educational Capability
Essential
- ExperieAble to demonstrate personal and educational reasons for applying for this programme.nce of undergraduate
- Shows a commitment to continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Good general knowledge / broad interest in academic medicine.
- Research experience- MD (Res) or PhD
- Audit work
Eligibility
Essential
- Cardiology Trainee with NTN - Grade ST6-7 +
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Able to work well in a team.
- Sense of commitment and reliability.
- Tolerant and empathetic.
- Good ICT skills including strong experience of word processing, spread sheet and presentation software.
Desirable
- Evidence of educational leadership potential.
- Good organisational and problem solving skills.
- Knowledge of and ability to utilise emerging technologies for education.
Person Specification
Clinical Ability
Essential
- Senior clinical fellow able to teach practical skills to junior trainees (either electrophysiology or interventional cardiology)
- Signed off as competent for both core cardiology and specialist cardiology work (either electrophysiology or coronary intervention)
Desirable
- Prizes or distinctions. Presentation of work at a national or international meeting. Publications in peer reviewed journals. Audit work.
Educational Capability
Essential
- ExperieAble to demonstrate personal and educational reasons for applying for this programme.nce of undergraduate
- Shows a commitment to continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Good general knowledge / broad interest in academic medicine.
- Research experience- MD (Res) or PhD
- Audit work
Eligibility
Essential
- Cardiology Trainee with NTN - Grade ST6-7 +
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Able to work well in a team.
- Sense of commitment and reliability.
- Tolerant and empathetic.
- Good ICT skills including strong experience of word processing, spread sheet and presentation software.
Desirable
- Evidence of educational leadership potential.
- Good organisational and problem solving skills.
- Knowledge of and ability to utilise emerging technologies for education.
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).
