Job summary
The job plan will be agreed with the suitable candidate. The successful individual will be expected to work together as part of a team with our other SAS and rotational SpR doctors. Support and supervision of more junior doctors particularly FY1s on CCU/Elizabeth ward is expected and cover of our in-patient team is expected at all times by SAS/SpR team.
There will be an opportunity to gain specialist experience in cardiac catheterisation and echocardiography. There will be on average one session per week in each. There will be 2-3 outpatient clinics per week on average. The team will be expected to work on a rotational basis to share training opportunities. There will be an expectation that the successful candidate works towards BSE accreditation. Teaching of our undergraduates and participation in our department teaching program is expected. Contributing to audit is a training requirement.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
Main duties of the job
In-patient care on dedicated cardiac ward (18 beds, including 8 monitored CCU beds)
In-patient cardiology consultation to other specialities
Outpatient (OPD) general cardiology clinics
Nurse lead open access Rapid Access Clinic for assessment of recent onset suspected IHD
Arrhythmia OPD service including cardioversion
Hospital and community based Nurse Led heart failure service
Pacemaker Follow up clinic
Cardiac Rehabilitation service
Non-invasive functional assessment of IHD: Myocardial Perfusion Scanning, Exercise Testing
Invasive diagnostic assessment of cardiac disease: Catheter lab based assessment of IHD, valvular disease and cardiomyopathy
Treatment of brady arrhythmia: Catheter lab permanent pacing service, implantable loop recorder implant/follow up and box change
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All elective revascularisation peer reviewed
Alternate week meeting, attended cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeon,
Junior Drs, nursing staff and rehab staff when available.
Physiological Testing
Echocardiogram
Holters
Exercise Test
24 hour BP
Technician led service with remote supervision by Consultants.
There are daily sessions in the above physiological tests with pre-plannedappointments made by cardiology department administration. The Investigations are undertaken on the Byron Cardiology Unit. The service is pre-dominantly an Out Patient service but there is some in-patient activity particularly an in-patient echo service.
An open access service to GPs in Waltham Forest is in place for Echo, 24 hour holters and 24 hour Bp monitoring.
Physiologists from Barts undertake extra analysing sessions at Whipps Cross, predominantly on weekends to keep up with demand. Investment into a new analysing station has recently increased capacity to analyse 24 hour holters. 2 analysing stations are now based at Whipps Cross Hospital.
Myocardial Perfusion Scans:
Managed by nuclear medicine.
Currently Dr Taneja and Dr Sin working towards accreditation to become
Independent reporters.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All elective revascularisation peer reviewed
Alternate week meeting, attended cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeon,
Junior Drs, nursing staff and rehab staff when available.
Physiological Testing
Echocardiogram
Holters
Exercise Test
24 hour BP
Technician led service with remote supervision by Consultants.
There are daily sessions in the above physiological tests with pre-plannedappointments made by cardiology department administration. The Investigations are undertaken on the Byron Cardiology Unit. The service is pre-dominantly an Out Patient service but there is some in-patient activity particularly an in-patient echo service.
An open access service to GPs in Waltham Forest is in place for Echo, 24 hour holters and 24 hour Bp monitoring.
Physiologists from Barts undertake extra analysing sessions at Whipps Cross, predominantly on weekends to keep up with demand. Investment into a new analysing station has recently increased capacity to analyse 24 hour holters. 2 analysing stations are now based at Whipps Cross Hospital.
Myocardial Perfusion Scans:
Managed by nuclear medicine.
Currently Dr Taneja and Dr Sin working towards accreditation to become
Independent reporters.
Person Specification
General professional training in medicine
Essential
- Registered medical degree
- Completion of core medical (SHO) training (or equivalent) competencies
Desirable
Specialist training in Cardiology
Desirable
- At CMT (SHO) level experience in Cardiology
Training in audit
Essential
Teaching skills and experience
Desirable
- Record of previous teaching
Participation in clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate understanding of the principles of clinical governance
Personal characteristics
Desirable
- Good communication skills
Person Specification
General professional training in medicine
Essential
- Registered medical degree
- Completion of core medical (SHO) training (or equivalent) competencies
Desirable
Specialist training in Cardiology
Desirable
- At CMT (SHO) level experience in Cardiology
Training in audit
Essential
Teaching skills and experience
Desirable
- Record of previous teaching
Participation in clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate understanding of the principles of clinical governance
Personal characteristics
Desirable
- Good communication skills
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).
