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Job summary

Main area
Cardiology Trainees
Grade
MN37
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
259-MED543SBH
Employer
Barts Health NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
St Bartholomew’s Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£42,321 - £57,570 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/05/2024 23:59

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Barts Health NHS Trust logo

Clinical Fellow (ST3+) in Interventional Cardiology

MN37

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Job overview

Applications are invited for a whole time Clinical Fellow post (ST3+ level) in Cardiology. The post is available initially for 12 months, with the possibility to extend thereafter.

 

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the Barts Heart Centre, which houses the merged services previously provided by The London Chest Hospital, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital and The Heart Hospital. The Barts Heart Centre provides tertiary level cardiac care to the population of northeast and north central London.

 

There will be the opportunity to train in diagnostic coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention (depending on previous experience). Duties will include the inpatient care of patients admitted with acute coronary syndromes including through the regional heart attack service. There will also be the potential to be on call including as part of the out of hours on call PCI team, dependent on previous experience and knowledge.

 

The post is ideal for those who have previous experience in cardiology. It is suited to those who wish to develop an interest in interventional cardiology or further specialist interventional training depending upon previous experience. Previous experience in angiography and/or PCI will be desirable but not essential. MRCP or equivalent will be required as is full GMC registration with a license to practice. 

 

Further information can be obtained from dr Paul Rees, [email protected] or Dr Steve Hamshere, [email protected]

Main duties of the job

To provide day-to-day care for inpatients for these services. This includes patients admitted as part of the heart attack service, patients after emergency PCI for myocardial infarction or other acute coronary syndromes and patients undergoing elective procedures. It also includes being the Registrar on call for the heart attack service, through which all acute suspected and confirmed ST elevation myocardial infarction cases are admitted. All these duties are fully supported and supervised by the Consultant body.

To support the invasive cardiology service with diagnostic coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). This includes supervising and performing angiography and/or PCI (after appropriate training and competency assessment), reporting and reviewing studies on patients, maintaining patient safety at all times and assisting in the smooth running of these departments. Invasive cardiology training will be tailored to individual requirements and competencies.

 

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.  

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.  

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.  

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Formal audit and research programmes exist which between them cover many aspects of cardiology including electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, imaging, and heart muscle disease. The post holders would have the opportunity to contribute to projects of their choice. However, given the nature of the post participation in research projects in coronary intervention would be highly encouraged.

All staff - core statement-

To adhere to Trust policy and infection control principles and standards to minimise patient risk and ensure high quality patient care.

Undertake appropriate training and practice to ensure you (and your teams) have the right skills and are competent.

Are responsible for keeping the environment clutter free, clean and raising issues of concern in the interest of staff and patient safety.

Ensure high cleaning standards to prevent infection and increase patient's confidence.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • The applicant must have achieved a primary medical qualification as recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC) and have current Full Registration with the GMC
  • MRCP (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
  • MD
  • PhD

Clinical knowledge & skills

Essential criteria
  • Minimum of 5 years post-basic medical qualification
  • Previous experience in coronary angiography or PCI
  • The applicant must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major principles of the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2006) including: Good clinical care
  • Maintaining good medical practice
  • Teaching and training, appraising and assessing
  • Relationships with patients, and can apply this understanding
  • Working with colleagues, and can apply this understanding
  • Probity and Health
Desirable criteria
  • Current ALS certification

Language & communication skills

Essential criteria
  • The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in paragraph 22 of the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2006).

Attributes

Essential criteria
  • an understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care
  • the ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately;
  • an understanding of the importance of working effectively with others
  • the ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients
  • initiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge
  • an understanding of the principles of equality and diversity

Probity

Essential criteria
  • The applicant must demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour, i.e. integrity, honesty, confidentiality as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2006).
  • The applicant must have criminal records clearance at the appropriate level subject to prevailing UK legislation.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Green@Barts HealthNHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Pregnancy Loss PledgeDisability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Paul Rees
Job title
Consultant Cardilogist
Email address
[email protected]
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