Job summary
Applications are invited for a registrar in cardiology at the University Hospitals of the North Midlands.
This position will supplement current deanery training posts and will be for 12 months , with the option to extend for a further year. This post is suitable for a doctor ST3 level (or equivalent) upwards wishing to build on cardiology experience and specialist skills. The successful candidate will contribute to the cardiology registrar on call rota, ward based inpatient care, cardiology outpatient clinics, and will have opportunities to further their training in a sub-specialty area of interest. As a major tertiary cardiac centre, UHNM is well equipped to deliver training. Within this role there will be opportunities for further training in cardiac imaging, heart failure or cardiac devices.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a team of 11 cardiology registrars (St3- St8). The principle tasks will involve:
Provision of inpatient services for cardiology, including support / supervision for the junior doctor team and regular ward rounds to ensure effective clinical management of patients admitted to cardiology at UHNM and to facilitate timely discharge of patients.
On- call duties for cardiology will include participation in a non resident partial shift rota, currently 1 in 12. On call cover for Cardiology will involve assessment and management of patients with acute cardiovascular problems from A&E, acute medicine, other specialties across UHNM and transfer from other hospitals. UHNM have a 24/7 primary PCI service which the on-call registrar will also support. UHNM have an established team of advanced specialist practitoners in cardiology which also support the care of cardiac patients in urgent care portals and across the cardiology bed base.
The successful candidate will be expected to deliver transthoracic echocardiography as part of patient assessment and therefore must be proficient in emergency echo.
As a major tertary cardic centre and teaching hospital, UHNM has a strong track record of delivering high quality training. The successful candidate will be offered training in a sub-specialty of choice.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Dealing with acute and urgent admissions at the Royal Stoke as part of an on call commitment
- Outpatient clinic attendance
- Assisting with the in-patient management of patients, including ward rounds and daily huddle .
- Attending a formal cardiology education programme and conferences as appropriate to level of seniority and training requirements
- Ward referrals
- Cath Lab duties
- Part-taking in MDTs
- Being involved in the monthly morbidity/mortality meetings
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Dealing with acute and urgent admissions at the Royal Stoke as part of an on call commitment
- Outpatient clinic attendance
- Assisting with the in-patient management of patients, including ward rounds and daily huddle .
- Attending a formal cardiology education programme and conferences as appropriate to level of seniority and training requirements
- Ward referrals
- Cath Lab duties
- Part-taking in MDTs
- Being involved in the monthly morbidity/mortality meetings
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- ALS certification
Desirable
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- CMT rotation (or equivalent)
- Training post in cardiology
- Emergency echo skills
- Basic skills coronary angiography
- ECG interpretation
- Management of cardiology patients in acute and chronic disease
- Commitment to training and audit
Desirable
- Track record in teaching and training
- BSE Accreditation in adult transthoracic and echocardiography
- Temporary pacemaker insertion
- Research experience
- Publications
- Experience of cardiac MRI
- Experience of cardiac CT
- Experience of device implantation
- Experience of advanced heart failure training
- Experience of ICC
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Positive mindset in respect of supporting organisational change; learning, and continuous improvement.
- Effective interpersonal and Intrapersonal skills including high degree of self-awareness and self- regulation
- Takes responsibility and is accountable for delivering to their agree objectives
- Consistently professional, collaborative and compassionate in their approach.
- Works with patients and people at the fore - operates to a customer service ethos
- Acts to support and enable effective teamwork
- Delivers work of consistent and predictable high quality
- the post holder will at times be exposed to distressing and emotional circumstances
- Ability to travel to and work across multiple sites
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- ALS certification
Desirable
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- CMT rotation (or equivalent)
- Training post in cardiology
- Emergency echo skills
- Basic skills coronary angiography
- ECG interpretation
- Management of cardiology patients in acute and chronic disease
- Commitment to training and audit
Desirable
- Track record in teaching and training
- BSE Accreditation in adult transthoracic and echocardiography
- Temporary pacemaker insertion
- Research experience
- Publications
- Experience of cardiac MRI
- Experience of cardiac CT
- Experience of device implantation
- Experience of advanced heart failure training
- Experience of ICC
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Positive mindset in respect of supporting organisational change; learning, and continuous improvement.
- Effective interpersonal and Intrapersonal skills including high degree of self-awareness and self- regulation
- Takes responsibility and is accountable for delivering to their agree objectives
- Consistently professional, collaborative and compassionate in their approach.
- Works with patients and people at the fore - operates to a customer service ethos
- Acts to support and enable effective teamwork
- Delivers work of consistent and predictable high quality
- the post holder will at times be exposed to distressing and emotional circumstances
- Ability to travel to and work across multiple sites
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Newcastle Road
Stoke-On-Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
