Job summary
We have x2 posts available for 12 months to commence as soon as possible with interviews scheduled for 15th July 2022. The Trust serves a local population of 600,000 and has on site 24/7 primary PCI.This post would suit a dynamic doctor planning a career in cardiology who wishes to gain further experience of cardiology at registrar level. The successful applicants will be expected to assist in the running of cardiology services within the Lister Hospital, including in-patient and out-patient management of cardiac patients with a variety of conditions. Training ininvasive and non-invasive cardiology is offered. They will work at registrar level will participate in the cardiology registrar on call rota. For suitably experienced candidates there will be the opportunity for subspecialist training in either intervention (PCI and PPCI) or Advanced Imaging (CMR, Stress Echo, Cardiac CT).
Main duties of the job
There will be a defined teaching responsibility and the potential for collaborative research projects to be developed. Experience in cardiology at core level is essential and experience in echocardiography wouldbe an advantage. The successful applicants will be responsible to the Clinical Director for Cardiology. The successful candidate will participate in the cardiology registrar on call rota.
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
o The Lister Hospital, Stevenageo New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden Cityo Hertford County, Hertfordo Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be expected to assist in the running ofcardiology services within the Lister Hospital and will work atregistrar level.
- The post holder will be involved in in-patientand out-patient management of cardiac patients with avariety of conditions.
- Provide cardiology input to co-ordinate and deliver in-patientand out-patient cardiology service within the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be expected to assist in the running ofcardiology services within the Lister Hospital and will work atregistrar level.
- The post holder will be involved in in-patientand out-patient management of cardiac patients with avariety of conditions.
- Provide cardiology input to co-ordinate and deliver in-patientand out-patient cardiology service within the Trust.
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Hold a current licence to practice from the General Medical Council
Qualifications
Essential
- College Membership (MRCP) or qualification of an equivalent level
Clinical Expertise in Speciality/Subspeciality
Essential
- Experience of at least 18 months hospital service at core level or higher grade, including at least 6 months in Cardiology
Desirable
- Experience in echocardiography with BSE or equivalent accreditation
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Evidences engagement with appraisal and revalidation
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Hold a current licence to practice from the General Medical Council
Qualifications
Essential
- College Membership (MRCP) or qualification of an equivalent level
Clinical Expertise in Speciality/Subspeciality
Essential
- Experience of at least 18 months hospital service at core level or higher grade, including at least 6 months in Cardiology
Desirable
- Experience in echocardiography with BSE or equivalent accreditation
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Evidences engagement with appraisal and revalidation
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
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Additional information
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).
