Job summary
We
are inviting applications to fill our (STR level) vacancy at The Leeds Teaching
Hospitals NHS Trust in Department of Cardiology.
The
post is required from from February 2025 for period of one year with option of
extend to two years by mutual consent.
We
are inviting applications for the post of Trust Doctor in Cardiology
(ST6+ level) at the Leeds General Infirmary.
For
informal enquiries about the role, please contact the Lead Clinician Dr Andrew
Hogarth 0113 3925787 or e-mail andrew.hogarth@nhs.net
Expected
Shortlisting Date:
06/12/2024
Planned
Interview Date:
18/12/2024
Main duties of the job
It
is expected that the successful candidate will be working within the
registrar team in the cardiology department. These posts would be ideally
suited to those with some experience in cardiology and basic echo skills.
These
appointments will be based at the Yorkshire Heart Centre, Leeds General
Infirmary, one of the largest and most modern tertiary cardiac centres in the
UK, serving a regional population of over 3 million.
There
will be an expectation to deliver two general cardiology clinics per week as
well as a contribution to the general cardiology Specialty Registrar rota
(full shift). The successful applicants will also be expected to support in
patient care under the supervision of the consultant team. The post holders
will spend 12 hours per week undertaking training and/or their own supervised
lists in cardiac ultrasound (echo). An expanding research and clinical trials
programme is in place, in which the successful candidates will be expected to
participate fully, with a protected session for research and audit in the
timetable.
Candidates
must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license
to practice at the time of application.
About us
Come
and join our team in Leeds and become part of The Leeds Way sharing our
vision and values. Our Trust is recognised for our staff engagement, great
care and rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in
the UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the
north.
At
Cardio-Respiratory CSU, we aim to be a fair and supportive CSU with positive,
caring teams who are champions of the Leeds Way values. Our values are part
of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as
well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out
what they see as important to how we work.
Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying at risk members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There
will be commitment to a minimum 2 general cardiology per week as well as a
contribution to the general cardiology Specialty Registrar rota (full shift).
The successful applicant will also be expected to support inpatient care
under the supervision of the consultant team. An expanding research and
clinical trials programme is in place in which the successful candidate will
be expected to participate fully, with a protected session for research and
audit in the timetable. A tailored training programme can be negotiated
around this service provision.
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
This
will depend upon prior experience and can be discussed. It is expected that
the levels of responsibility will be that of ST6 or above, and the successful
candidate will receive supervision from a named consultant with
responsibility to develop the individuals training e-portfolio or
equivalent.
TEACHING
AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
Whilst
the advertised post is a Trust Doctor, it is expected that the successful
applicant will be able to access opportunities to attend weekly teaching and
monthly educational departmental meetings.
An
expanding research and clinical trials programme is in place, in which the
successful candidate will be expected to participate fully, with a protected
session for research and audit in the timetable.
Depending
on the candidates level of experience and needs, training opportunities can
be tailored, including basic angiography and pacing, as well as more complex
interventional procedures.
The
post is fixed term starting February 2025 to cover a period of reduced
rotational StR posts.
The
candidate should have basic skills in echocardiography in order to perform on
call duties (LV function, valve assessment and assessment for significant
pericardial fluid) at a tertiary cardiac centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There
will be commitment to a minimum 2 general cardiology per week as well as a
contribution to the general cardiology Specialty Registrar rota (full shift).
The successful applicant will also be expected to support inpatient care
under the supervision of the consultant team. An expanding research and
clinical trials programme is in place in which the successful candidate will
be expected to participate fully, with a protected session for research and
audit in the timetable. A tailored training programme can be negotiated
around this service provision.
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
This
will depend upon prior experience and can be discussed. It is expected that
the levels of responsibility will be that of ST6 or above, and the successful
candidate will receive supervision from a named consultant with
responsibility to develop the individuals training e-portfolio or
equivalent.
TEACHING
AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
Whilst
the advertised post is a Trust Doctor, it is expected that the successful
applicant will be able to access opportunities to attend weekly teaching and
monthly educational departmental meetings.
An
expanding research and clinical trials programme is in place, in which the
successful candidate will be expected to participate fully, with a protected
session for research and audit in the timetable.
Depending
on the candidates level of experience and needs, training opportunities can
be tailored, including basic angiography and pacing, as well as more complex
interventional procedures.
The
post is fixed term starting February 2025 to cover a period of reduced
rotational StR posts.
The
candidate should have basic skills in echocardiography in order to perform on
call duties (LV function, valve assessment and assessment for significant
pericardial fluid) at a tertiary cardiac centre.
Person Specification
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical practise.
- Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1competencies in medicine (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training)
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems. Ability to prioritise clinical need. Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk.
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of an acutely ill patient
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training
- At least 4 years experience in medical specialities by the time of intended start date
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of application and hold a current licence to practice
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing medical/surgical conditions, including emergencies
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
- Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement projects
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Proficient in transthoracic echocardiography
- Competent to perform transvenous temporary pacing
Person Specification
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical practise.
- Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1competencies in medicine (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training)
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems. Ability to prioritise clinical need. Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk.
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of an acutely ill patient
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training
- At least 4 years experience in medical specialities by the time of intended start date
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of application and hold a current licence to practice
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing medical/surgical conditions, including emergencies
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
- Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement projects
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Proficient in transthoracic echocardiography
- Competent to perform transvenous temporary pacing
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).
