Job summary
We have a Fixed Term Appointment for a Cardiology Fellow. This post will give dedicated high-intensity training in cardiology and would be suitable for trainees who have at least 3-4 years of General Cardiology experience. This post may be undertaken by trainees who are already in an SpR/ST7 position (as part of an out of programme experience) or may also be suitable for trainees who have completed their CCT in Cardiology.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will spend 4-5 sessions per week undertaking cardiology outpatients, providing an expected 150-200 appointments per month. The remaining sessions will be discussed at interview but could include heart failure, cardiac imaging, inpatients, pacing and PCI. We will work with you where possible to meet training needs in addition to the outpatient sessions however, this will be dependant on experience and consultant availability for supervision.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
technical skills
Essential
- Must understand and demonstrate participation in audit
- All essential medical procedures eg, CV line insertion, Pleural taps etc
- Must be able to demonstrate skills in time management
Desirable
- BSE Accreditation Exposure to complex PCI as a 1st Operator.
- Experience in research and publication in cardiology especially intervention
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable awareness of main developments in cardiology
Desirable
- Certified provider in ALS
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
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
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
UHD
Castle Lane East
Dorset
BH7 7DW