Job description

Job responsibilities

The post involves working on a 1:10 rota in a full shift system. The working hours are in line with the current European Working Time Directive (EWTD), with an average work week comprising of 40 hours.(Currently the rota is subject to change)

Administration

Administrative duties include the organisation of cases for discussion at the weekly joint cardiac conference and routine letters resulting from clinics and discharges. The standard administrative duties arising from clinical work will be expected to be managed.

Provisional Weekly Activities for Clinical Fellows

Inpatient Activity: The Clinical Fellow would be expected to support inpatient activity for all children requiring cardiac reviews, would work very closely with the on-call cardiology consultant (who has no other programmed activity during this period) and would be responsible for leading the ward rounds, planning the daily management and treatment of patients on the wards. The Clinical Fellow would be accountable to the on-call cardiologist & cardiac surgeon of the week.

Outpatient Activity: We would recommend that the Fellow should be undertaking 2-3 clinics per week. The patients seen in the clinic should be discussed with the consultants, as appropriate.

We also run nurse-led clinics, and the Fellow would be expected to work closely with the advanced nurse practitioners (ANP), other senior nursing staff, cardiac physiologists, cardiac surgeons and dieticians to develop working within a multi-disciplinary team.

On call: The successful candidate will be expected to undertake on-call commitments planned at a 1:11 full shift rota (subject to change). This also involves on-call cover over the weekends. The individual will be expected to undertake an out-of-hours commitment, which will vary depending on the duties of the post but will not exceed the limits defined in the Terms and Conditions of Service. Working patterns are in accordance with the New Deal on Junior Doctors Hours, and the European Working Time Directive (EWTD).

The candidate would be expected to work closely with the PICU and Hospital@Night teams to provide cardiology cover for the hospital and referring centres, with support from the senior cardiologist and the cardiac surgeons. At night, it is expected that the Fellow does a relevant night round with the SHO & nurse-in-charge on both the cardiology wards.

It is expected that the candidate would be present for the PICU rounds on the days that he/she is on an on-call day, and at night, to ensure that there is an appropriate hand-over of clinical activities.

Please note that current PG doctors are looking at changing to a non-resident on call (NROC) rota. This is under review at present but if approved it would be expected that the fellow works on this rota during all or part of their tenure. A sample NROC rota can be provided if requested.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCP/MRCPCH or equivalent

KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Paediatric cardiology experience for at least 6 months
• Practical skills to include resuscitation, intensive and general care of children and babies

Desirable

• Ability to show progression in the specialty

ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS

Essential

• Ability to synthesise clinical and other information to produce sound diagnoses and initial management plans

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• GMC Registration
• Interest in developing and participating in research
• Maintains up to date knowledge in field of interest
• Interest in teaching
• Knowledge and use of audit to improve clinical practice

Desirable

• Previous UK experience
• Publications
• Interest in management
• Interest in database management as applied to clinical governance

PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology
• Independent echocardiography skills
• Ability to adapt to new and different clinical computer systems, with appropriate training

PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Good communication skills - written and verbal Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to recognise own limitations and ask for help or support as appropriate
• Ability to prioritise effectively

Desirable

• Leadership skills appropriate to the post
• Ability and desire to move the specialty and service forward

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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 .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B4 6NH

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