Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Fellow in Interventional
Cardiology to join the team at the West Yorkshire Heart Centre, Leeds General
Infirmary.
The
post will be fixed term 1 year, commencing February 2025.
This
post is ideally suited to individuals who are either post CCT (or equivalent)
or approaching CCT, with a subspecialty interest in interventional cardiology
and complex interventions including CTO. This Fellowship is designed to provide
the skills required to be an independent PCI operator with high levels of
complex PCI and CTOs.
Leeds
General Infirmary is the largest tertiary cardiac centre in the United Kingdom,
providing services to a population of 2.8 million in West Yorkshire, with
supra-regional services to the broader population of Yorkshire & Humber,
constituting 5.8 million. Leeds is a high volume centre performing 2500 PCI per
annum, of which 1100 are primary PCI maintaining the centres status as busiest
PPCI centre in the UK.
The
department consists of 2 inpatient wards (one acute admissions cardiology
ward), a day case interventional ward, a day case seated suite, 6 lab catheter
suite and a 10 bed CCU. In addition, cardiac MRI, adult congenital cardiology,
paediatric and interventional paediatric cardiology and adult and paediatric
cardiac surgical services, all work together on the same site.
Further enquiries are welcome by contacting: Dr Abdul
Mozid, [email protected]
Main duties of the job
The
Fellow will work closely with Dr Abdul Mozid who leads the highly regarded
chronic total occlusion PCI service at Leeds. This is one of the highest volume
CTO services in the UK with around 125-150 cases completed per year with
>90% success rate using all 'hybrid' techniques. The Fellow would be
expected to gain first operator experience in all these techniques and
familiarity with the CTO toolbox. There is also
a high volume complex PCI service and there will be opportunities to
work with the other PCI consultants during acute lists. The Fellow is expected
to fully participate in the PCI programme with commitments beyond lab
experience; to complete patient management, meetings, research and conferences.
During the term of the post with successful candidate can expect to perform 500
PCIs, the majority as first operator.
There are no on call or general cardiology/medical
commitments attached to this post. The applicant should be aware that this will
mean only basic salary will be paid. There will be opportunities support the
StR on call rota if there are gaps, but this should not interfere with the day
to day commitments of the fellowship post.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in
the UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the north.
Our
Trust is recognised for our staff engagement, great care and rated GOOD by the
Care Quality Commission.
The
Cardio-Respiratory CSU champions the Leeds Way values.
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
The
coronary and structural interventional service at Leeds have a national & international
reputation for excellence and innovation. The team is also renowned for
togetherness and friendship.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
appointment will be based at the West Yorkshire Heart Centre, Leeds General
Infirmary.
Leeds
General Infirmary is the largest tertiary cardiac centre in the United Kingdom,
providing services to a population of 2.8 million in West Yorkshire, with
supra-regional services to the broader population of Yorkshire & Humber,
constituting 5.8 million. Leeds is a high volume centre performing 2200 PCI per
annum, of which 1100 are primary PCI maintaining the centres status as busiest
PPCI centre in the UK. The cardiology department consists of 2 inpatient wards
(one acute admissions ward), a day case interventional ward, a day case radial
lounge, 6 lab catheter suite and a 10 bed Coronary Care Unit.
The
core PCI team consist of Dr Heeraj Bulluck, Dr Sameer Kurmani (new
appointment), Dr Abdul Mozid, Dr Murugu Veerasamy and Dr Jennifer Rossington.
There are a further 4 interventionalists involved in the acute service with
specialist interest in structural intervention or research and 11 visiting
consultants supporting out of hours working.
The
Fellow will work closely with Dr Abdul Mozid who leads the highly regarded
chronic total occlusion PCI service at Leeds. This is one of the highest volume
CTO services in the UK with around 125-150 cases completed per year with
>90% success rate using all 'hybrid' techniques. The Fellow would be
expected to gain first operator experience in all these techniques and
familiarity with the CTO toolbox. There is also a high volume complex PCI
service and there will be opportunities to work with the other PCI consultants
during acute lists. During the fellowship there will be frequent exposure to
complex PCI equipment including for lesion modification (Rotablation,
Shockwave, Laser, Orbital atherectomy) and intravascular imaging (IVUS, OCT).
Leeds
has a leading structural programme; however this Fellowship is focused on
complex coronary intervention. This Fellowship is designed to provide the
skills required to be an independent PCI operator with high levels of exposure
complex PCI and CTOs.
The post is fixed term for one year (starting February
2025).
Person Specification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Skilled in the basics of managing medical/surgical conditions, including emergencies
- Proficient in a range of medical procedures as an indication of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- Skilled in management of acute cardiological emergencies
- Clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
Desirable
- Ability to write and submit papers for peer-review publication independently
- Ability to conduct clinical research studies independently
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
Qualifications
Essential
- Current ALS certification or equivalent
- MBChB or equivalent
Desirable
- MD, PhD or equivalent
- CCT or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of CT/ST competencies in medicine (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training)
- Significant experience in medical specialities
- Involvement in research
Desirable
- Completion of a full-time research programme leading to an MD/PhD
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
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 .
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX