Job summary
Trust Specialist Registrar (ST3-ST7) - Cardiology, On-call - Band 1A
12 Months Fixed Term Contract
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the cardiology team at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. We are looking to recruit Trust Specialist Registrar (ST3-ST7) who is seeking development of their skills and knowledge in cardiology. Cross site working is expected.
The cardiology department has a recent 86% success rate of our Trust trainees competing for Cardiology National Training Numbers.
Northwick Park has a busy 43 bedded cardiology ward inclusive of an 8 bedded coronary care unit. The ward includes a chest pain assessment service for patients admitted through the Emergency Department. This will include liaison with the specialist nursing team who make the initial assessment of the patients on the Acute Assessment Unit and their prioritisation for either stress-echo or angiogram.
Ealing Hospital has a dedicated cardiology ward, a cardiac catheter lab and an innovative heart failure service currently being piloted.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will generally be responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients admitted to the Cardiology department under direct supervision of a consultant.
There is an opportunity to train and gain experience in coronary angiography, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, echocardiography and stress echocardiography TOE.
It will also give you the opportunity to get involved in outpatient activities, which include sessions in one-stop pathways where patients undergo a comprehensive assessment, a multi-disciplinary approach to managing care and follow-up in one session. There will also be the opportunity to develop specialist interests such asHeart Failure.
Prior UK experience, MBBS (or equivalent), MRCP and full registration with GMC are essential.
For more details please refer to job description online.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointees will generally be responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients admitted to the Cardiology department under direct supervision of a consultant.
There is an opportunity to train and gain experience in coronary angiography, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, echocardiography and stress echocardiography TOE.
It will also give you the opportunity to get involved in outpatient activities, which include sessions in one-stop pathways where patients undergo a comprehensive assessment, a multi-disciplinary approach to managing care and follow-up in one session. There will also be the opportunity to develop specialist interests such asHeart Failure.
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointees will generally be responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients admitted to the Cardiology department under direct supervision of a consultant.
There is an opportunity to train and gain experience in coronary angiography, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, echocardiography and stress echocardiography TOE.
It will also give you the opportunity to get involved in outpatient activities, which include sessions in one-stop pathways where patients undergo a comprehensive assessment, a multi-disciplinary approach to managing care and follow-up in one session. There will also be the opportunity to develop specialist interests such asHeart Failure.
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Successful completion of Core Medical Training (or equivalent)
- Experience in Cardiology
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. prizes, awards, distinctions, presentations, publications, other achievements
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCP
Desirable
- MD, PhD or equivalent
- Accreditation in imaging
- Echo (BSE/EACVI/ASE)
Person Specification
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Successful completion of Core Medical Training (or equivalent)
- Experience in Cardiology
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. prizes, awards, distinctions, presentations, publications, other achievements
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCP
Desirable
- MD, PhD or equivalent
- Accreditation in imaging
- Echo (BSE/EACVI/ASE)
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).
