Job summary
We
are excited to offer the opportunity to join the cardiac team at the West
Yorkshire Heart Centre, Leeds General Infirmary, as a Junior Clinical Fellow
(ST1-2) in Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery. This 12 month fixed term contract
starting August 2023 is a fantastic opportunity for those seeking experience
of cardiology and cardiac surgery care at a large tertiary cardiac centre.
Please
note, that we currently have vacancies available to start immediately, if
appointed. The contract would run until August 2025 - August 2026.
These
posts will be tailored to meet training needs, including opportunities for
trainees to become involved in research and procedural skills. The posts
would be suitable for individuals who have completed foundation posts, or
those who wish to evolve their experience in order to prepare for higher
specialty training programmes.
The
successful applicant would be involved in audit and quality improvement
projects, including the chance to collaborate with our researcher teams.
Expected
Shortlisting Date: 28th April
Planned
Interview Date: 12th May
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will undertake ward duties (both Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology),
supporting inpatient care on the cardiology admissions unit and the inpatient
bed base. There will be opportunities to expand training in cardiology and
cardiac surgery specific skills (e.g. cardioversion, central venous access,
temporary pacing, CCU care, cardiac catheter lab work, cardiac theatres and
imaging including echocardiography) as well as outpatient clinics. It is
intended that the duties of the posts will be tailored to the individuals
needs, taking into consideration the post holders prior experience, around the
service elements of the role.
There
will be a commitment to 1:11 full shift LST cardiology/surgery on call rota,
including long days, nights and twilights. This is fully supported by resident
full shift HST Cardiology rota and twice daily consultant ward rounds.
The service is supported by a number of foundation
year doctors and IMT 1-2 doctors as well as Advanced Care Practitioners.
About us
This
appointment will be based at the LGI, one of the largest and most modern
tertiary cardiac centres in the UK, serving a population of over 3 million.
There are 6 state of the art Cardiac Catheter laboratories, with over 2000 PCI
procedures, including 24/7 primary PCI, over 900 invasive
electrophysiology/cardiac ablation procedures and in excess of 700 implantable
device procedures per annum, making the Yorkshire Heart Centre one of the
highest volume units in the UK. The TAVI service is one of the largest in the
UK. The cardiac MRI service, adult congenital cardiology service, paediatric
cardiology and interventional paediatric cardiology as well as adult and
paediatric surgical services all complement each other across the same single
site. The department consists of two inpatient wards (one acute admissions
cardiology ward), a day case interventional ward, catheter suite and a 10 bed
CCU.
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
We
are excited to offer the opportunity to join the cardiology team at the West
Yorkshire Heart Centre, The General Infirmary at Leeds, as a Junior Clinical
Fellow in Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery.
This
is a fantastic opportunity for those desiring a more sustained experience in
cardiology at a large modern tertiary cardiac centre.
It
is intended that these posts could be tailored to meet training needs,
including opportunities for trainees to become involved in research and
procedural skills.
The
posts would be suitable for individuals who have completed foundation posts, or
those who wish to evolve their experience (e.g. following core medical
training) in order to prepare for higher speciality training programmes.
The
service is supported by a number of foundation year doctors, internal medical
and GP trainees as well as Advanced Care Practitioners. This will allow
flexibility to tailor training to requirements, including experience in
outpatient clinics, catheter lab time, operating theatre observation and
cardiac imaging.
It
is intended that the successful applicant would be involved in audit and
quality improvement projects, including the chance to collaborate with
researchers to present at national meetings and publish work.
We
will ensure that these posts receive dedicated clinical supervision with an
experienced named supervisor, portfolio review, study leave and teaching
programmes with evidence to count towards future training.
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 LST (above FY and below HST) and the
successful candidate will receive supervision from a named consultant with
responsibility to develop the individuals training e-portfolio or equivalent.
As
the post is for duration of one year, it is expected that the successful
applicant would be able to establish themselves in the team and evolve the
role. Working alongside rotational posts (LST) the post holder may well develop
increasing levels of responsibility. There will also be the opportunity to work
with our growing team of Advanced Care Practitioners in delivering high quality
care to our patients.
TEACHING
AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
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 protected time
for research and audit in the timetable.
Depending
on the candidates level of experience and needs, training opportunities can be
tailored.
The
post is fixed term (one year) to cover a period of staff reconfiguration
created by changes to the internal medicine training programme (IMT).
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
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We
are excited to offer the opportunity to join the cardiology team at the West
Yorkshire Heart Centre, The General Infirmary at Leeds, as a Junior Clinical
Fellow in Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery.
This
is a fantastic opportunity for those desiring a more sustained experience in
cardiology at a large modern tertiary cardiac centre.
It
is intended that these posts could be tailored to meet training needs,
including opportunities for trainees to become involved in research and
procedural skills.
The
posts would be suitable for individuals who have completed foundation posts, or
those who wish to evolve their experience (e.g. following core medical
training) in order to prepare for higher speciality training programmes.
The
service is supported by a number of foundation year doctors, internal medical
and GP trainees as well as Advanced Care Practitioners. This will allow
flexibility to tailor training to requirements, including experience in
outpatient clinics, catheter lab time, operating theatre observation and
cardiac imaging.
It
is intended that the successful applicant would be involved in audit and
quality improvement projects, including the chance to collaborate with
researchers to present at national meetings and publish work.
We
will ensure that these posts receive dedicated clinical supervision with an
experienced named supervisor, portfolio review, study leave and teaching
programmes with evidence to count towards future training.
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 LST (above FY and below HST) and the
successful candidate will receive supervision from a named consultant with
responsibility to develop the individuals training e-portfolio or equivalent.
As
the post is for duration of one year, it is expected that the successful
applicant would be able to establish themselves in the team and evolve the
role. Working alongside rotational posts (LST) the post holder may well develop
increasing levels of responsibility. There will also be the opportunity to work
with our growing team of Advanced Care Practitioners in delivering high quality
care to our patients.
TEACHING
AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
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 protected time
for research and audit in the timetable.
Depending
on the candidates level of experience and needs, training opportunities can be
tailored.
The
post is fixed term (one year) to cover a period of staff reconfiguration
created by changes to the internal medicine training programme (IMT).
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
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of application and hold a current licence to practice
- Previous UK clinical experience
- 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.
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing medical/surgical conditions, including emergencies.
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- Evidence of meaningful NHS experience at an appropriate level
- Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Evidence of competence in management of emergencies and in-patients through continuous work-based assessments, and portfolio evidence
- Demonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent
- Description of interest in sustained period of training in Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- 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
- Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty
- Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of application and hold a current licence to practice
- Previous UK clinical experience
- 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.
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing medical/surgical conditions, including emergencies.
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- Evidence of meaningful NHS experience at an appropriate level
- Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Evidence of competence in management of emergencies and in-patients through continuous work-based assessments, and portfolio evidence
- Demonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent
- Description of interest in sustained period of training in Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- 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
- Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty
- Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
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).
