Job summary
This is a full-time post for a TAVI clinical Fellow in Cardiology for a fixed term period of 12 months. The successful candidate will support the aortic stenosis service development (TAVI Programme) development in the Cardiac Division.
The post holder will have an opportunity to gain clinical experience in the management of aortic stenosis, as well as acquiring practical knowledge and skills in TAVI procedures and dealing with procedural complications.
Main duties of the job
To participate in and develop research protocols.
To participate in and develop quality improvement initiatives in enhancing patient pathways of care.
To participate in patient database development.
To undertake clinic review of aortic stenosis patients referred for a possible TAVI and to undertake clinic follow-up of patients who have received a TAVI (clinics run alongside TAVI specialist nurse)
To receive training in the management of patients undergoing a TAVI including diagnostic workup, effective MDT decision making, CT software utilization, TAVI Cath lab procedure, post procedural care.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, and offers a full range of district hospital services and community health services to a population of 1.6 million in Lancashire and South Cumbria.
The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services across the wider region.
We employ more than 6,500 staff, with a turnover in excess of £370m in 2014/2015 and have approximately 900 beds.
Our main activities are:
- Cardiovascular care at our Cardiac centre.
- Accident and Emergency at Blackpool Teaching Hospital.
- Community Midwifery and Women and Children's Services.
- Clinical research with an 80-strong team of nurses and doctors.
- Community nursing and school nursing.
- Recovery and rehabilitation for a variety of conditions including brain injury, stroke and elderly care.
- Sexual health and family planning services.
- Wellbeing and lifestyle including mental health services, heart health campaigns, and smoking cessation services.
- End of life and palliative care.
The Trust houses a state of the art Simulation & Skills Facility that provides training for all grades of staff to improve the safety and quality of the service that we offer our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a full-time post for a TAVI clinical Fellow in Cardiology for a fixed term period of 12 months. The successful candidate will support the aortic stenosis service development (TAVI Programme) development in the Cardiac Division.
The post holder will have an opportunity to gain clinical experience in the management of aortic stenosis, as well as acquiring practical knowledge and skills in Tavi procedures and dealing with procedural complications.
It is expected that the post holder would either be post-CCT or close to completion of CCT. The post holder is expected to contribute to the research, clinical improvement and audit activities of the TAVI programme. There will be opportunity to, and expectation of carrying out original research.
The Cardiac Division has been involved in TAVI procedures since 2008 and currently carries out approximately 150 procedures a year, using both self-expanding and balloon expanding devices. We have a well-established TAVI team comprising Cardiologists (Drs Abdelaziz, Choudhury, Gamal, More, Roberts and Wiper), cardiac surgeons (Mr Raimondo), cardiac anesthetists, TAVI nurses, TAVI coordinator. We have a robust and well-established MDT process for discussion of potential TAVI patients, and we are in the process of streamlining our referral process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a full-time post for a TAVI clinical Fellow in Cardiology for a fixed term period of 12 months. The successful candidate will support the aortic stenosis service development (TAVI Programme) development in the Cardiac Division.
The post holder will have an opportunity to gain clinical experience in the management of aortic stenosis, as well as acquiring practical knowledge and skills in Tavi procedures and dealing with procedural complications.
It is expected that the post holder would either be post-CCT or close to completion of CCT. The post holder is expected to contribute to the research, clinical improvement and audit activities of the TAVI programme. There will be opportunity to, and expectation of carrying out original research.
The Cardiac Division has been involved in TAVI procedures since 2008 and currently carries out approximately 150 procedures a year, using both self-expanding and balloon expanding devices. We have a well-established TAVI team comprising Cardiologists (Drs Abdelaziz, Choudhury, Gamal, More, Roberts and Wiper), cardiac surgeons (Mr Raimondo), cardiac anesthetists, TAVI nurses, TAVI coordinator. We have a robust and well-established MDT process for discussion of potential TAVI patients, and we are in the process of streamlining our referral process.
Person Specification
Legal Requirements
Essential
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion with 12 months of interview date
- Full GMC Registration
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MRCP
- Within 12 months of expected CCT date in Cardiology or hold an EA qualification recognized for inclusion on the specialist register
Desirable
- Higher Degree (MD/PhD) or equivalent
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- General Cardiology experience allowing skills commensurate with on call cover in specialist Cardiac Unit
- Ability to work easily with colleagues and in multidisciplinary team environment
- Have an empathetic approach to patients
Desirable
- Computer and IT Skills
- Educational qualification or work towards
- Interventional Fellowship
Management Skills
Essential
- Awareness of NHS organization and core values of NHS
- Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants
- Participation in management training course
Desirable
- Previous management experience
Knowledge / Research
Essential
- Commitment to CPD and requirements of clinical governance and audit
Desirable
- A proven track record in self-directed research
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Adherence to the Values of the Trust
Essential
- Always patient and staff focused.
- Support effective team work.
- Able to demonstrate integrity through honest and open behaviors
- Communicates widely and effectively.
- Always shows empathy for patients and staff.
- Always seeks to understand how others are feeling
- Always staying positive to reassure staff and patients
- Always reflecting the impact of own attitude and behaviors upon the service and staff
- Always striving to do best for patients and staff.
- Always appreciating the efforts of others
- Always taking responsibility for actions
- Always seeking out opportunities for improvements.
Person Specification
Legal Requirements
Essential
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion with 12 months of interview date
- Full GMC Registration
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MRCP
- Within 12 months of expected CCT date in Cardiology or hold an EA qualification recognized for inclusion on the specialist register
Desirable
- Higher Degree (MD/PhD) or equivalent
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- General Cardiology experience allowing skills commensurate with on call cover in specialist Cardiac Unit
- Ability to work easily with colleagues and in multidisciplinary team environment
- Have an empathetic approach to patients
Desirable
- Computer and IT Skills
- Educational qualification or work towards
- Interventional Fellowship
Management Skills
Essential
- Awareness of NHS organization and core values of NHS
- Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants
- Participation in management training course
Desirable
- Previous management experience
Knowledge / Research
Essential
- Commitment to CPD and requirements of clinical governance and audit
Desirable
- A proven track record in self-directed research
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Adherence to the Values of the Trust
Essential
- Always patient and staff focused.
- Support effective team work.
- Able to demonstrate integrity through honest and open behaviors
- Communicates widely and effectively.
- Always shows empathy for patients and staff.
- Always seeks to understand how others are feeling
- Always staying positive to reassure staff and patients
- Always reflecting the impact of own attitude and behaviors upon the service and staff
- Always striving to do best for patients and staff.
- Always appreciating the efforts of others
- Always taking responsibility for actions
- Always seeking out opportunities for improvements.
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).
