Job summary
Please Read Job Description and Person Specification attached for full details
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a post for a clinical fellow Trust IMT/ST3 level doctor in cardiology and general internal medicine.
The successful candidate will provide day to day care and management of cardiology patients, both inpatients and emergency admissions. They will participate in the training and supervision of junior colleagues. Participation in a general internal medicine on call rota will be required, including the management of cardiac arrest calls.
The post also offers the opportunity to work in a supportive cardiology team with training opportunities offered in all aspects of non-invasive cardiology, dependent on applicants competencies.
The successful candidate will be a key individual assisting in the provision of the day-to day provision of a comprehensive cardiology service.
This post is available for a fixed term of one year from 7th August 2024 - 5th August 2025.
Main duties of the job
The main duties and responsibilities will be;
Provide general care at registrar level to the patients admitted, including supervision of day-to-day management.
Care for both the emergency admissions and in-patients in cardiology, including regular participation in ward rounds and assessment of patients referred from other departments.
Escalate any concerns and seek advice from senior colleagues where needed.
Be offered training in coronary angiography, echocardiography, pacemaker/ILR implantation, pericardiocentesis, and DC cardioversion. Supervision in these procedures will depend on the applicant's competencies.
Be given opportunities for experience in all aspects of non-invasive cardiology including ECG, ambulatory monitoring, exercise ECG testing, transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography, stress echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology (MIBI) at West Suffolk Hospital.
Provide an out-patient service under consultant supervision in specialist cardiology clinics.
Participate in the training, teaching and supervision of junior colleagues, as well as the postgraduate teaching programme and teaching of medical students.
Participate in the General Internal Medicine medical on call rota, currently an 11 week rota with 16 varied on call shifts within that period, including nights and weekends. This is currently under review.
Lead the medical team during on calls and out of hours, including management of cardiac arrest calls.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please Read Job Description and Person Specification attached for full details
CARDIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Our Cardiac Centre was opened in November 2018 and comprises of 7 CCU beds, 15 cardiology ward inpatient beds, and a catheterization lab where diagnostic angiography, pacemaker and ILR implantations are performed, with a 6 bedded recovery area. The cardiology diagnostics department is also situated within the cardiac centre.
The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust runs a very busy non-invasive cardiology department. We offer:
Cardiac monitoring in the form of 24 hour Holter, 7 day event recorder and cardio memo 24 hour BP monitoring Imaging: transthoracic echocardiography, Transoesophageal echocardiography, 3D echocardiography, Stress echocardiography MIBI myocardial perfusion scans Ambition to start CT coronary angiography along with Radiology department
The NHS net links with GP surgeries are now up and running, with a dedicated electronic rapid access booking system. The existing PRISM cardiac investigations database has been expanded to provide not only reports, but make actual traces of 12-lead, ambulatory and exercise test ECGs readily accessible over the hospital intranet.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP (UK)
Desirable
Career progression
Essential
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training
- At least 24 months' experience in medicine or an IMT, ACCS or equivalent programme (not including Foundation modules) by the time of commencement of ST3 training
Desirable
- At least 24 months' experience in medicine or an IMT, ACCS or equivalent programme (not including Foundation modules) by the time of commencement of ST3 training
Eligibility
Essential
- Hold full registration and licence to practise with the GMC
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice including: ogood clinical care omaintaining good medical practice o good relationships and communication with patients ogood working relationships with colleagues o good teaching and training o professional behaviour and probity o delivery of good acute clinical care
- Previous clinical experience in Cardiology and General Internal Medicine at registrar level.
Desirable
- Evidence of completion of CT/ST1 or equivalent competences in medicine at time of application, and CT/ST2 competences in medicine by time of appointment, supported by evidence from work-based assessments of clinical performance and Multisource Feedback (DOPS, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) or equivalent.
- Previous experience in echocardiography.
- Previous experience in diagnostic coronary angiography.
- Previous experience in pacemaker implantation.
Language skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: -PLAN 1 -PLAB 2 If applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills, but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Valid ALS (Resus Council UK)
- Competence in the immediate management of medical emergencies
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Proficiency in a range of medical procedures
- Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Able to prioritise clinical need
- Able to maximise safety and minimise risk
Desirable
- Personal attributes: shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity.
Academic/ Research skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements.
- Evidence of active participation in audit.
- Evidence of involvement in teaching students, postgraduates and other professionals
- Evidence of participation in a teaching course
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
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ