Job summary
This post provides training towards in line with the curriculum for specialist certification in Cardiology (including the mandatory elements of General Internal Medicine). Training occurs at Hammersmith Hospital (particularly procedural training) and Charing Cross and St Mary's Hospitals (particularly acute and in-patient training, with several aspects (such as imaging) taught across all sites. Trainees achieving sufficient clinical progress will be eligible for 20% research time to develop a funding proposal towards a PhD, with guidance from one of our world-leading cardiologists (chosen by the trainee).
This post is intended to attract candidates wishing to utilise the Portfolio Pathway (previously called CESR) to acquire specialist registration in Cardiology, which enables them to be geographically stable at a single world-class academic health sciences centre, while in parallel developing international-grade expertise in a subspeciality through a prestigious externally funded PhD and opportunities to exploit it further in dedicated postdoctoral research time.
Main duties of the job
The Fellow will initially divide their time between training in echocardiography (10%), angiography (10%), electrophysiology/devices procedures (5%), acute cardiology care (40%), chronic cardiology care (15%) and general internal medicine (20%). As the Fellow progresses, this distribution will change toa accommodate their training needs and their subspeciality interest. Each year, if the clinical progress meets expectations, the trainee will receive up to 20% dedicated research time to develop/revise/resubmit prestigious externally funded PhD proposals
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties will include:
- In-patient management
- Outpatients (no more than 50 clinics per year)
- On-call duties
- Ward referrals
- Rapid-access chest pain clinic
- Echocardiography and non-invasive assessment
- Catheter lab work
- Participation in audit and other departmental clinical meetings
On-Call work
The postholder will contribute to the resident on-call rota for cardiology. This provides cover for in-patients, cardiological emergencies received via A&E, and urgent cardiology in-patient transfers. In addition, the post holder will be a key member of the primary angioplasty team when on call.
Cover for leave
There are cross-cover arrangements between the Cardiology SpRs. Appointees must coordinate annual and study leave to ensure that their planned sessions and ward duties are adequately covered by colleagues during their absence.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC Register with license to practice in UK
- MRCP Part 1 and Part 2
Desirable
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Knowledge/skills Clinical expertise in Specialty/sub specialty
Essential
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Leadership/ management skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Academic achievements including research/publications
Desirable
- BSc, BA, MSc or similar degree is advantageous
- Track record of presentations or research publications is advantageous
Physical requirements
Essential
- Occupational health clearance for the role specified
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken communications, ability to build rapport, work with others, persuade and negotiate
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client
- Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure
- Able to work as part of a team
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 .
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
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Hammersmith Hospital
Du Cane Road
London
W12 0HS