Clinical Research Fellow

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Research Fellow (ST3+ level/MN37) in Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology at the Leeds General Infirmary. This is a 12 Month post.

This is a research post in cardiac electrophysiology. It is based in the Department of Cardiology at the Leeds General Infirmary. This is one of the largest invasive cardiology units in the country. The project could lead to the award of an MD or MSc degree, and extends work that the unit has undertaken on virtual wards. It is a CT1/2 level post suitable for junior cardiology trainees. The post is funded partly through a Research Grant from Medtronic and will include a responsibility to oversee appropriate selected research projects.

It is expected that as a minimum candidates have presented an abstract at a meeting.

No formal on-call commitment is involved, but there will be a nominal service commitment as well as responsibility for overseeing some of the portfolio studies.

Enquiries are encouraged and should be directed to Dr Muzahir Tayebjee, Department of Cardiology, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds LS1 3EX. Phone 0113 39 26619 or email muzahir.tayebjee@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

Job Plan

This is a supernumerary clinical post with a major research component. It is expected that the working sessions will be based on the following plan:

1. Research project: 2 sessions
2. Clinical work: 1 session

On-Call

No routine on-call responsibility is included to maximise available research time. Opportunities to contribute to the SHO on-call rota will be available on a locum basis.

The post will be remunerated at the appropriate level of Cardiology ST training (CT1/2) depending on previous experience.

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.

At 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:

1. Accountable
2. Empowered

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Job responsibilities

The post will be based at the Yorkshire Heart Centre. This is the largest tertiary cardiology unit in the UK. It serves a tertiary population of approximately 2.5 million across the West Yorkshire region. From a team of 23 full or part-time Consultant Cardiologists, five Electrophysiologists offer a full invasive and non-invasive cardiac electrophysiology service including ablation of supraventricular arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia, complex cardiac rhythm management device insertion and pacemaker and ICD lead extraction. CARTO and NavX 3-D mapping systems, cryoablation and circular ablation technologies are all available. Currently approximately 1000 catheter ablation procedures and 120 ICD procedures are performed annually.

This is a research post in cardiac electrophysiology. It is based in the Department of Cardiology at the Leeds General Infirmary. This is one of the largest invasive cardiology units in the country. The project could lead to the award of an MD or MSc degree, and extends work that the unit has undertaken on virtual wards. It is a CT1/2 level post suitable for junior cardiology trainees. The post is funded partly through a Research Grant from Medtronic and will include a responsibility to oversee appropriate selected research projects.

Person Specification

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

• 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
• Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
• Capacity to operate under pressure
• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
• Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
• Worked in a cardiothoracic centre for a year or more
• Completion of good clinical practice, and participated in research projects

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

• Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues

Experience

• At least 2 years experience in medical/surgical specialities by the time of intended start date after full GMC registration or equivalent and evidence of achievement of foundation competences
• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
• Ability to prioritise clinical need
• At least 2 years experience in medical/surgical specialities by the time of intended start date

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.