Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow in Cardiology, for a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a new post and an exciting opportunity within an area with high clinical demand. It is ideal for trainees requiring a period of Cardiology exposure before commencing a full training program, or for those desiring more advanced Cardiology experience in a highly reputed and nationally recognised department.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant is expected to work as a member of the clinical team under the guidance and supervision of senior Cardiologist working in partnership with other members of the clinical and multi-disciplinary team, and under consultant supervision and guidance. They will be based on the acute hospital site but will be part of a wider team supporting the care of our patients in the community both in intermediate care beds and with primary care colleagues. They will be expected to undertake a range of clinical duties including the daily clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of inpatients, providing immediate care to deteriorating patients including initial resuscitation where appropriate, appropriate referrals to other relevant specialist teams where indicated, and supporting safe discharge and follow up. They will be expected to follow local and national guidance and to contribute to these.
About us
The Directorate of Cardiology provides a comprehensive service for inpatients, elective care and outpatients. Royal Blackburn Hospital is a modern PFI facility with all non-invasive cardiology services and with two dedicated cardiac catheter laboratories. We serve a population of 550,000 across East Lancashire covering both Burnley and Blackburn. Services from both towns were centralised on the Royal Blackburn site in November 2007, with only outpatient clinics continuing at Burnley General Hospital. Diagnostic angiography and pacing (including ICD and Biventricular Devices) is performed in our catheter laboratory, with cardiac surgery being performed at the Lancashire Cardiac Centre (LCC) in Blackpool. The second catheter lab and the new day case unit became operational in February 2010, with on-site PCI commencing on 24th February 2010. There has been a tremendous expansion and development of the cardiac services with improved access to revascularisation and better acute cardiac care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the post include: 1.RACPC 2.General Cardiology clinics 3.Ward round and support to junior doctors 4.Teaching, audit and research as appropriate 5.MDT 6.Echo (training session) 7.Participation in DC Cardioversion sessions on an ad hoc basis
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the post include: 1.RACPC 2.General Cardiology clinics 3.Ward round and support to junior doctors 4.Teaching, audit and research as appropriate 5.MDT 6.Echo (training session) 7.Participation in DC Cardioversion sessions on an ad hoc basis
Person Specification
Circumstances
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- PLAB for non-European graduates
- Full Registration with GMC
Desirable
Training
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of previous posts providing professional training in General Internal Medicine and/or Cardiology
- Experience and training in General Internal Medicine and/or Cardiology
- Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses
Desirable
- Experience of teaching medical students, trainees or other health professionals
- Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship
Experience
Essential
- Management of clinical duties including the daily clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and care planning of medical patients, providing immediate care to deteriorating patients including initial resuscitation where appropriate, appropriate referrals to other relevant specialist teams where indicated, and ensuring safe discharge and follow up in due course.
- Experience of working within general medicine/Cardiology
- Understanding of and experience in performing audit during general professional and higher specialist training
- Awareness of basic research methods
- Familiarity with evidence based practice
Desirable
- Experience of working within Cardiology
- Previous research projects/publications
Continuing professional development
Essential
- Clear commitment to lifelong learning
- Ability to keep up to date in the speciality
- Experience of evidence based medicine
- IT skills
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate post graduate societies
Management
Essential
- Understanding of current NHS management systems including clinical governance and risk management
Desirable
- Experience in appraisal and mentoring
Personal skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, their parents and other relatives and with colleagues and staff in all disciplines
- Experience of supervision of junior staff
- Ability to work in a team with professional colleagues both medical and from other disciplines
Desirable
- Attendance at e.g. Death/Bereavement or Breaking News workshops, patient education and counselling
- Evidence of development of leadership within the work environment
Person Specification
Circumstances
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- PLAB for non-European graduates
- Full Registration with GMC
Desirable
Training
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of previous posts providing professional training in General Internal Medicine and/or Cardiology
- Experience and training in General Internal Medicine and/or Cardiology
- Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses
Desirable
- Experience of teaching medical students, trainees or other health professionals
- Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship
Experience
Essential
- Management of clinical duties including the daily clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and care planning of medical patients, providing immediate care to deteriorating patients including initial resuscitation where appropriate, appropriate referrals to other relevant specialist teams where indicated, and ensuring safe discharge and follow up in due course.
- Experience of working within general medicine/Cardiology
- Understanding of and experience in performing audit during general professional and higher specialist training
- Awareness of basic research methods
- Familiarity with evidence based practice
Desirable
- Experience of working within Cardiology
- Previous research projects/publications
Continuing professional development
Essential
- Clear commitment to lifelong learning
- Ability to keep up to date in the speciality
- Experience of evidence based medicine
- IT skills
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate post graduate societies
Management
Essential
- Understanding of current NHS management systems including clinical governance and risk management
Desirable
- Experience in appraisal and mentoring
Personal skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, their parents and other relatives and with colleagues and staff in all disciplines
- Experience of supervision of junior staff
- Ability to work in a team with professional colleagues both medical and from other disciplines
Desirable
- Attendance at e.g. Death/Bereavement or Breaking News workshops, patient education and counselling
- Evidence of development of leadership within the work environment
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).
