Job summary
Applications are welcomed from specialist registrars training in adult cardiology for the post of Academic Fellow in inherited cardiac conditions and obstetric cardiology. This is a newly established post jointly funded by a recent NIHR BRC award and the Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This post will offer a unique opportunity to simultaneously undertake research to obtain a higher degree and to train in inherited cardiac conditions and obstetric cardiology. The candidate will spend 50% of the time undertaking research and 50% of the time supporting clinical services. It is expected that the fellow will generate preliminary data and apply for a clinical research training fellowship within a year of starting the post.
The research activity will be undertaken at the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences at the University of Manchester. The Division comprises clinicians and basic scientists with national and international reputations in their respective fields. Research activity in the Division is supported by many major grant awards. The candidate will have the opportunity to choose a research project from three main areas of research: 1) Genomics of congenital heart disease 2) Sports cardiology 3) Cardiac channelopathies.
Main duties of the job
Research activity
The candidate will have the opportunity to perform research in one of three research areas depending on their specific interest:
- Genomics of congenital heart disease
- Sports cardiology
- Cardiac channelopathies
Clinical duties
The postholder will be expected to participate in Consultant-led subspecialty ICC ward rounds (2 per week) and outpatient clinics (2 per week) and would be expected to coordinate and present cases at the ICC MDT (once monthly). There would be active involvement in running and further developing outpatient services (eg supporting nurse led genetics clinics, or physiologist led follow up clinics). As the service is expanding rapidly, there are opportunities for the post-holder to play an active role in service development.
In addition, the postholder will be expected to participate in the weekly Obstetric Cardiology joint clinic and to be the first point of contact for obstetric cardiology referrals both within and outside MFT. The postholder will attend the monthly regionwide obstetric cardiology MDT and there will be the opportunity to attend and contribute to the weekly complex maternal medicine MDT
The postholder will participate in the middle grade (Cardiology Registrar) on-call rota (currently 1:12), which carries an out of hours supplement added to the basic salary. Routine clinical activity is suspended when on-call.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.5bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Audit
Essential
- Teaching Medical Students
- Participation in Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Teaching Junior Medical Staff
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- GMC registration with licence to practice and MB. ChB or equivalent
- MRCP
- Completion of basic training in Medicine
- Experience in Cardiology
Desirable
- CCT in Cardiology
- Desire to pursue career in Inherited Cardiac Conditions
Academic Achievements
Desirable
- Publications in Medical Journals
- Research experience relating to Cardiology and/or BCS or other scientific bodies
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Audit
Essential
- Teaching Medical Students
- Participation in Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Teaching Junior Medical Staff
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- GMC registration with licence to practice and MB. ChB or equivalent
- MRCP
- Completion of basic training in Medicine
- Experience in Cardiology
Desirable
- CCT in Cardiology
- Desire to pursue career in Inherited Cardiac Conditions
Academic Achievements
Desirable
- Publications in Medical Journals
- Research experience relating to Cardiology and/or BCS or other scientific bodies
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
Desirable
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).
