Senior Clinical Fellow - Cardiology

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK is seeking a cardiologist to join their cardiology team in Wolverhampton. The successful candidate will provide inpatient care, participate in outpatient clinics, and gain experience in catheter laboratory procedures. A commitment to clinical governance and teamwork are essential. Competitive salary starting at £65,048 per year plus additional pay for on-call participation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of interventional cardiology practice.
• Subspecialty training or equivalent.
• Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following audit.
• Relevant research published in peer reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Provide ward support as 'middle grade of the week' role.
• Work alongside the consultant of the week to provide inpatient care.
• Participate in the on-call rota for 24/7 primary PCI service.

Skills

Independent angiography operator level, evidence of high training volume for PCI

Demonstrate effective team working skills

Time management/organisational ability

Ability to empower others and lead through change

Education

MRCP or Equivalent

Higher Medical Degree

Job description

The post holder will work in the cardiology department, being an integral member of the cardiology and cardiothoracic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing ward support as a 'middle grade of the week' role, working alongside the consultant of the week to provide inpatient care for cardiology patients. They will also gain experience in outpatient clinics as well as exposure to catheter laboratory procedures (including coronary angiography and pacemaker insertion) and echocardiography. The post holder will participate on the on-call rota, which is currently a 1:12 full shift system, which includes the provision of a 24/7 primary PCI service to Wolverhampton and the surrounding regions.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work in the cardiology department, being an integral member of the cardiology and cardiothoracic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing ward support as a 'middle grade of the week' role, working alongside the consultant of the week to provide inpatient care for cardiology patients. They will also gain experience in outpatient clinics as well as exposure to catheter laboratory procedures (including coronary angiography and pacemaker insertion) and echocardiography. The post holder will participate on the on-call rota, which is currently a 1:12 full shift system, which includes the provision of a 24/7 primary PCI service to Wolverhampton and the surrounding regions.

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Job responsibilities

General

• In conjunction colleagues, to play a full part in the rota for the department.
• To provide cover for colleagues in respect of periods of leave.
• In conjunction with colleagues, to take part in medical audit and research as appropriate.
• In conjunction with colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
• To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.

Junior Medical Staff

• In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the supervision junior medical staff.

Management & Service Development

• In conjunction with colleagues, to take responsibility for the best use of departmental staffing and other resources to ensure the maximum efficiency of the department.
• To observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures, in particular in relation to managing staff, and to follow the Trusts Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions. These policies and procedures have been drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters.

Clinical Governance

• In conjunction with colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.

Health & Safety

• To take responsibility for your own Health & Safety complying with any safe working arrangements, policies and procedures which are in place.
• To accept a duty to other staff and patients to ensure that any hazards are reported and managed appropriately.

Any Other Duties

• Any other duties as deemed appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MRCP or Equivalent
• Higher Medical Degree

Experience

• Extensive experience of interventional cardiology practice
• Subspecialty training or equivalent

Skills

• Independent angiography operator level, evidence of high training volume for PCI

Research and Audit

• Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
• Relevant research published in peer review journal

Education and Teaching

• Evidence of medical teaching experience

Management Skills

• Demonstrate effective team working skills. Time management/organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes. Proven knowledge of systems. Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility.

Leadership

• An understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to: oEmpower others oLead through change oInfluence strategicallyoCollaborative workingoDrive for improvementoDemonstrate innovation and problem-solving abilities

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.

£65,048 a yearPER ANNUM (additional pay for 1:12 oncall participation)