Advanced Training Fellow Cardiology

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an Advanced Training Fellow in Cardiology. The role demands a strong medical background with qualifications such as MBBS and MRCP, along with vital skills in emergency echo and ECG interpretation. This is an excellent opportunity to develop as part of a dynamic team committed to delivering high-quality cardiovascular care.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent qualifications.
• MRCP or equivalent necessary to pursue the role.
• ALS certification and eligibility for GMC.

Responsibilities

• Manage cardiology patients in both acute and chronic conditions.
• Perform basic procedures such as bradycardia pacing.
• Participate in training and audits.

Skills

Proficient communication

Team collaboration

Emergency echo skills

ECG interpretation

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCP or equivalent

ALS certification

Job description

Overview

Advanced Training Fellow in Cardiology – Royal Stoke University Hospital. Detailed job description and main responsibilities are included in the attached document.

Person specification

Essential Qualifications

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

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

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

• 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.
• Presented evidence of experience to date supported by references
• Experience of cardiac MRI
• Experience of cardiac CT

Sub-specialty interest

Essential criteria

• Pacing and Devices

Desirable criteria

• Heart Failure
• Inherited Cardiac Conditions
• Electrophysiology

Skills

Essential criteria

• Proven ability to work as a member of a team is prudent and the ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively and cope under pressure is crucial
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals is vital
• Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems with evidence of safe sound practical procedures

Personal Characteristics

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

• Certificate of Good Standing from current medical council and references from institutional email Id of referees will be required.

Important information about your application

1. All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
2. References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
3. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
4. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
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Documents to download

• Advanced Fellow JD and PS (PDF, 1.0MB)
• Statement handling - updated from policy (PDF, 33.6KB)
• Policy ex-offenders (PDF, 36.1KB)
• Infection control statement (PDF, 107.5KB)
• DBS Code of practice (PDF, 54.9KB)
• Trust Policy on Managing Risk Associated with Safeguarding Children (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Family Relocation Information (PDF, 1.0MB)
• Speaking Up Policy (PDF, 523.6KB)
• Recruitment Reasonable Adjustments (PDF, 122.1KB)