Job summary
Cardiovascular
Imaging Clinical Fellow
Applications are invited for a cardiovascular imaging Fellow
(ST5+ level post), offered by the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust,
based at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. This is a fixed-term post
for 24 months, commencing between January and August 2023.
As a Cardiovascular Imaging Clinical Fellow, you will
receive advanced Cardiovascular Imaging training. We are in the unique position
to offer access to high volume cases in advanced Echocardiography, Cardiac MRI
and Cardiac CT. This program offers the fellow to design their own program to a
degree and focus on the modalities of their choice. The aim of the program is
to advance skill and aim for accreditation.
The post would ideally suit a candidate approaching the end
of an accredited Cardiology training programme or post CCT or equivalent. They
should have a minimum of five years cardiology experience and be independent in
transthoracic echocardiography to the level of British Society of
Echocardiography level 2 accreditation or equivalence. Ideally the fellow,
should have some experience in Cardiac MRI and Cardiac CT.
There will be 7 clinical imaging sessions, 1 Transthoracic
Echocardiography session, 1 out-patient clinic and a dedicated administration/research
session.
Enquiries and informal visits can be arranged by contacting
Dr McAloon on Christopher.mcaloon@nhs.net or Dr Formisano Francesco.formisano@nhs.net
Interviews will be in January 2023
Main duties of the job
- Applications are invited for
registrar-level posts offered by the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS
Trust, based at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
Near completion of an accredited
Cardiology training programme, or post CCT, you should have full MRCP, and a
minimum of three years cardiology experience.
The post-holder will undertake
weekend day cardiology cover on a 1:5 basis at Alexandra Hospital Redditch
You will undertake up to 7 clinical
sessions of multimodality cardiovascular imaging in Cardiac MRI, Advanced
Echocardiography and CT Coronary Angiography. The successful candidate will
have the opportunity to focus on specific modalities and an individual training
program would be developed to help the fellow achieve their goals / accreditation.
As the
Cardiovascular Imaging Fellow, you will be involved in the governance aspects
of non-invasive imaging and help run the MDT.
The
expectation of the imaging fellow will be they are independent in transthoracic
echocardiography to the level of the British Society of Echocardiography
accreditation or equivalence. The fellow will be expected to support junior
trainees in transthoracic echocardiography training.
The
successful applicant will also be expected to participate in audit and research
within the department.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description in the supporting informatoin section for further informatoin about hte post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description in the supporting informatoin section for further informatoin about hte post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP (full)
- ALS provider
- Eligible for full GMC registration with Licence to Practise at the time of appointment
Desirable
- Completion of specialist training and entry onto GMC specialist register in Cardiology
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years full time or equivalent postgraduate training, at least 2 years of which will be in a Cardiology training programme and have completed it or be near completion.
- At least 5 years clinical experience within Cardiology
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty and sufficient experience
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Transthoracic Echocardiography British Society of Echocardiography Accreditation or equivalence
Desirable
- Experience in TOE and Stress Echocardiography
- Experience in Cardiac CT
- Experience in Cardiac MRI
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Diplomatic and tactful
- Flexible approach to work duties
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Ability to organise and manage workload priorities
Desirable
- Interest in research in medical education
Management and Administration
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities
- Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit
Desirable
- Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making
Research
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiatives
Desirable
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Other Requirements
Essential
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
- Workplace Health Clearance by time of appointment
- Access to transport and ability to travel across hospital sites
- Due to the nature of our work, all posts are deemed to require a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check. All posts working with children or vulnerable adults are required to have an Enhanced DBS checked including checking against DBS / ISA Vetting and Barring lists.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP (full)
- ALS provider
- Eligible for full GMC registration with Licence to Practise at the time of appointment
Desirable
- Completion of specialist training and entry onto GMC specialist register in Cardiology
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years full time or equivalent postgraduate training, at least 2 years of which will be in a Cardiology training programme and have completed it or be near completion.
- At least 5 years clinical experience within Cardiology
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty and sufficient experience
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Transthoracic Echocardiography British Society of Echocardiography Accreditation or equivalence
Desirable
- Experience in TOE and Stress Echocardiography
- Experience in Cardiac CT
- Experience in Cardiac MRI
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Diplomatic and tactful
- Flexible approach to work duties
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Ability to organise and manage workload priorities
Desirable
- Interest in research in medical education
Management and Administration
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities
- Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit
Desirable
- Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making
Research
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiatives
Desirable
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Other Requirements
Essential
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
- Workplace Health Clearance by time of appointment
- Access to transport and ability to travel across hospital sites
- Due to the nature of our work, all posts are deemed to require a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check. All posts working with children or vulnerable adults are required to have an Enhanced DBS checked including checking against DBS / ISA Vetting and Barring lists.
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
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).
