Clinical Fellow in Cardiac Devices

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS is inviting applications for a Clinical Fellow in Cardiac Devices at Leeds General Infirmary. Over a 12-month period, the successful candidate will enhance their cardiology expertise through specialist training in complex devices and participate in research projects, with tailored opportunities based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate high level of clinical experience in Cardiology.
• Extensive experience in pacemaker implantation.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervised care for device patients.
• Involvement in device procedures and management.

Skills

Time management

Effective interpersonal skills

Research experience

Good clinical practice

Education

Relevant higher degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Applicationsare invited for a Clinical Fellow in Cardiac Devices at Leeds GeneralInfirmary. This post is for 12 months and will enable the successful applicantto consolidate their cardiology training with a year of specialist training inall aspects of complex devices including extraction in a busy tertiary referralcentre.

LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute NHS Trust which is responsiblefor a comprehensive range of healthcare services to a local population of 3million patients. Leeds General Infirmary performs in excess of 1000implantable device procedures per annum. Training opportunities will betailored to the successful candidate, taking level of experience and trainingneeds into consideration. The successful candidate will receive practicalexperiential training in basic and complex device procedures, leadless pacing,conduction system pacing, sub-cutaneous ICD implantation and device troubleshooting and follow up. As a high volume regional extraction centre, thesuccessful candidate will also have opportunities to gain experience in thefield of trans-venous lead extraction techniques.

In addition to lab experience and training, thesuccessful applicant will be given opportunities to contribute to our existingresearch program and quality improvement projects

Main duties of the job

Thispost would be suitable for applicants with CCT (or within one year) inCardiology who already have training in cardiac device implantation, but wishto increase their experience and procedural numbers. There is no GeneralCardiology on-call commitment.

Thepost would consist of a weekly commitment of 3 all day cath lab sessions whichwould include: assessment and evaluation of patients undergoing deviceprocedures, performing device procedures under supervision and to be involvedin post-procedure device management.

Inaddition there would be a weekly commitment of one heart failure clinic(focussed around complex devices), as well as opportunities to lead on clinicalservice development, research and the local box change MDT pathway.

The post-holder will be encouraged to attend relevantcourses and meetings throughout the year as appropriate and to submit researchposters or clinical cases

About us

Come and join our team in Leeds and become part of The Leeds Way sharing our vision and values. Our Trust is recognised for our staff engagement, great care and rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in the UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the north.

Within the Cardio-Respiratory CSU, we aim to be a fair and supportive CSU with positive, caring teams who are champions of the Leeds Way values. Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Accountable

Empowered

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Job responsibilities

Thecandidate will be expected to provide supervised input into the care of devicepatients. The post would be ideally suited to those approaching or havingachieved CCT (or equivalent) in cardiology with a subspecialty interest incomplex devices. The role will include outpatient and inpatient management,device implantation and follow up. There will be an expectation to becomeinvolved in leading service evolution and waste reduction programmes.

Thesuccessful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the departmentsresearch and clinical trials programme.A tailored training programme will be negotiated around previousexperience, and professional development plans.

Whilstthere is no formal commitment to out of hours work, there will be opportunitiesto contribute to gaps on the StR on all rota where appropriate. The applicantshould be aware that this will mean only basic salary will be paid. There willbe opportunities to take part in the StR on call rota if there are gaps, butthis should not interfere with the day to day commitments of the fellowshippost.

Person Specification

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

• Well organised and skilled in good time management. Effective interpersonal skills. Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team
• Understands principles, evidence of enthusiasm or participation, relevance of research undertaken
• Evidence of participation in regular clinical audit/QiP
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Research experience / publications / presentations
• Good clinical Practice trained
• Formal teaching / training qualification or course
• Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
• Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)

Qualifications

• Relevant higher degree or equivalent qualification.

Clinical Experience and Career Progression

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Cardiology
• Extensive experience as an independent operator in pacemaker implantation
• Experience in pacemaker and ICD programming
• Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances
• CCT in Cardiology (or evidence in the final year of training) upon taking up post or equivalent qualification
• Experience in complex device implantation (ICD/CRT)
• BHRS accreditation or equivalent

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current license to practice
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Is up to date and fit to practice safely

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.