Senior Clinical Fellow in Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK is seeking candidates for a Congenital Cardiology role. This position involves comprehensive care, including interventional and electrophysiological services within a multidisciplinary team. Essential qualifications include an MBBS or equivalent. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive training environment

Qualifications

• Candidate will need basic surgical training; additional cardiac/thoracic training beneficial.
• Experience at SpR level in Congenital cardiac surgery appreciated.
• Competence in all basic medical skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a comprehensive congenital cardiology service.
• Participate in interventional and electrophysiological care.
• Provide service within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

High degree of motivation

Ability to cope with stressful situations

Education

MBBS or equivalent eligible for GMC registration

FRCS CTh or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The post is for a period of 12 months in the first instance, but may be extended according to service needs.

Congenital Cardiology Services at EMCHC include a full range of interventional procedures including PPVI, TAVI, and device closure of septal defects, PDA's and collaterals. There is a well-developed electrophysiological, fetal and adult congenital service. Intensive Care is provided for children in a dedicated PICU which also accommodates one of the world's largest paediatric ECMO centres. The surgical service provides cardiac surgery for adults and children with congenital disease, including a full range of procedures (with the exception of transplantation). This includes the Ross procedure, arterial switch, Common Arterial Trunk repair and palliation for HLHS by means of the Norwood-Sano procedure. Leicester is currently the largest of 4 Paediatric ECMO centres in Britain and the only centre that provides ECMO for all age groups from new-borns to adults; it is the busiest paediatric and neonatal ECMO centre with around 100 cases annually.

Responsibilities

The post holder will contribute to a comprehensive congenital cardiology service within EMCHC, participating in interventional, electrophysiological, fetal and adult congenital care, and providing service within a multidisciplinary team. Specific duties will be determined by service needs and departmental guidelines.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with the GMC

Desirable criteria

• FRCS CTh or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria

• Candidate will need basic surgical training with additional training in cardiac and/or thoracic surgery would be beneficial

Desirable criteria

• Experience at SpR level in Congenial cardiac surgery
• Minimal supervision to operate on easy congenital cardiac cases

Communication and relationship skills

• Ability to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary clinical team with excellent communication skills

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to know when to escalate issues to a senior member of the team and know your limitations

Skills

Essential criteria

• A high degree of motivation and personal self-discipline
• Ability to cope with potentially stressful situations
• A degree of competence in all basic medical skills.

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to manage your own time and work effectively
• Taking the time to understand how the NHS works and the management structure within the hospital

Research and audit

Essential criteria

• Commitment to an understanding of the principles of good audit

Desirable criteria

• Practical experience of participation in clinical audit projects

Equality and Diversity

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• JDPS (PDF, 576.5KB)
• JDPS (PDF, 576.5KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)