Clinical Fellows in Cardiology

Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking Clinical Fellows specializing in Heart Failure and Devices. This role offers advanced training in heart failure management and device therapies, ideal for those pursuing higher specialist training. The position includes responsibilities in inpatient care and cardiology on-call services.

Qualifications

• Extensive full-time Cardiology training or equivalent.
• Achieved competencies at completion of ST5 level in Cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the registrar-of-the-week rota for inpatient care.
• Assist with primary PCI procedures.

Skills

Organizational Ability

Clinical Audit

Teaching Clinical Skills

Education

Basic Medical Qualification (MBBS or MB ChB)

MRCP

Higher Degree

Job description

SANDWELL WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

HEART FAILURE and DEVICES FELLOW IN CARDIOLOGY

Applications are invited for two Clinical Fellow positions in Cardiology:

• Clinical Fellow role specialising in Heart Failure and Devices. This position offers advanced training in heart failure management (both medical therapies and device therapies) and pacemaker implantation, along with exposure to general cardiology. It is ideally suited for trainees who have completed their core cardiology training and are seeking higher specialist training in heart failure and device therapy. Support is available for those pursuing CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) entry to the GMC specialist register.

Main duties of the job

Both fellows will be involved in the registrar-of-the-week rota for inpatient care and will participate in the cardiology on-call service, including assisting with primary PCI procedures.

The Cardiology Unit at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital is fully equipped for advanced interventional procedures, bradycardia pacing, complex device implantation, and sophisticated imaging techniques such as complex echocardiography, CT coronary angiography, and cardiac MRI. These posts are suitable for candidates seeking to strengthen their experience in preparation for securing a National Training Number (NTN) or completing the CESR pathway.

The department includes 16 full-time Consultant Cardiologists and 2 Professors of Cardiology, with strong academic and research collaborations with Birmingham University and Aston University. More information about our activities can be found on our website.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population. It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The posts are for a period of one year. Informal enquiries for this post should be made to Dr Fairoz Abdul (0121 507 5813) or Dr Vinoda Sharma (0121 507 2499).

Any candidate who, for personal reasons, is unable to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. For further information regarding the trust, please visit our website

THE TRUST IS COMMITTED TO EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY AND IS A NO SMOKING ORGANISATION

Person Specification
Qualifications:
Essential

• Basic Medical Qualification( e.g. MBBS or MB ChB)
• MRCP
• Written Permission from specialty training program to apply for this fellowship before interview

Desirable

• Higher degree

Clinical Experience:
Essential

• Extensive full time Cardiology training (or Equivalent) with some basic training in device implantation.
• Achieved competencies at completion of ST5 level (or equivalent) in Cardiology
• Evidence of experience and training in Cardiology.

Desirable

• Specialist cardiology training at registrar equivalent level

Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working:
Essential

• Have a degree of organizational ability, a flexible approach to working and basic IT skills.

Clinical Effectiveness
Essential

• Experience of conducting clinical audit
• Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making

Desirable

• Lead audit projects and completed audit cycle

Teaching and Training experience:
Essential

• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.

Desirable

• Higher level teaching qualification

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development

Other Requirements:
Essential

• Ability to participate on an on call rota
• Full GMC Registration
• An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.

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