Advanced Training Fellow Cardiology

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a CCT fellow in devices. This 12-month fixed-term appointment is ideal for registrars looking to enhance their skills in complex device implantations, patient management, and outpatient clinics without on-call commitments. The successful candidate will be immersed in a supportive environment alongside experienced medical professionals.

Qualifications

• CMT rotation or equivalent experience.
• Emergency echo skills.
• Basic skills in coronary angiography.
• Management of cardiology patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform pacemaker implantation and device management.
• Conduct outpatient clinics.
• Participate in MDTs for patient management.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Work under pressure

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCP or equivalent

ALS certification

Eligibility for GMC Specialist Register

Job description

Overview

Job summary: Applications are invited for a post CCT fellow in devices, with an option to include either heart failure or ICC as an additional sub-specialty. This is a fixed term appointment for 12 months and would suit a registrar with their CCT looking to further enhance their experience in devices including complex device implant, pacemaker lead extraction, sub-cutaneous ICDs, leadless devices and conduction system pacing. There are opportunities to provide outpatient clinics, support the care of inpatients under the devices team, and to attend and present at the devices and endocarditis MDTs. While there is no on-call commitment attached to this post, there will be opportunities to gain experience in general cardiology on-call (consultant level) in a supportive environment.

Main duties of the job

• Pacemaker implantation for bradycardia devices, CRT, ICD, CSP, and Micra devices. The department also has an extraction service that the successful candidate can be involved in.
• Outpatient clinics
• Assisting with in-patient management for patients under the care of the device team
• Attending and contributing to MDTs
• Attending formal cardiology education programmes and conferences as appropriate to level of seniority and training requirements

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we serve around three million people and are proud of our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

UHNM creates and encourages a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. We ask all of our employees to uphold the values co-created by our staff, patients and carers.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver.

Job description and person specification

Please see attached job description for the post of Advanced Training Fellow in Cardiology. Royal Stoke University Hospital.

Essential Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• ALS certification
• Eligibility for entry to GMC Specialist Register
• Eligibility for specialist registration with GMC via Certificate of completion of Training (CCT) or CESR

Desirable

• MD/PhD
• Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
• Academic and extracurricular achievements

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

Essential

• CMT rotation (or equivalent)
• Training post in cardiology
• Emergency echo skills
• Basic skills in coronary angiography
• ECG interpretation
• Management of cardiology patients in acute and chronic disease
• Commitment to training and audit
• Independent operator for bradycardia pacing

Desirable

• Track record in teaching and training
• BSE Accreditation in adult transthoracic
• Temporary pacemaker insertion
• Research experience
• Publications
• Experience of advanced heart failure training
• Experience of ICC
• Senior Fellows will have appropriate skills & experience to demonstrate in the chosen specialty minimum equivalent to ST3
• Evidence of experience to date supported by references
• Experience of cardiac MRI
• Experience of cardiac CT

Sub-specialty interest

Essential

• Pacing and Devices

Desirable

• Heart Failure
• Inherited Cardiac Conditions
• Electrophysiology

Skills

Essential

• Proven ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads, cope under pressure
• Effective communication with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals
• Proficient handling of medical problems with safe, sound practical procedures

Personal Characteristics

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional updating
• Highly motivated
• Clear reason for wanting this rotation
• Commitment to pursuing a career in general medicine or related specialties

Desirable

• Certificate of Good Standing and references may be required

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure check will be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name: University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, UHNM, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST4 6QG