Senior Clinical Fellow - TAVI ST7+

Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare organization in Basildon is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow to join their expanding TAVI Fellowship programme. This role offers extensive training and the opportunity to perform up to 250 TAVI procedures annually. The ideal candidate will have a medical qualification, relevant experience in cardiology, and the ability to contribute to patient care throughout the TAVI pathway. A commitment to excellence in patient care and collaboration within the team is essential.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience in general cardiology.
• Experience in interventional cardiology.
• At either ST7 year of training or hold CCT in Cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills for performing balloon aortic valvuloplasty.
• Participate in TAVI procedures and patient care.
• Engage in weekly TAVI MDT meetings.

Skills

Echocardiography

Coronary angiography

Arterial puncture

Venepuncture

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCP (UK) full diploma or EEA eligibility

Job description

Job overview

Our Essex Cardiothoracic Centre (CTC) are pleased to offer the opportunity to join their expanding TAVI Fellowship programme which will be tailored to your pre-existing skill set providing you with one-on-one training including ultrasound-guided and micro puncture techniques for safe femoral vascular access and to become proficient in aortic valve crossing, and the subsequent performance and interpretation of invasive hemodynamics pre-TAVI deployment.

Our TAVI service at the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre is growing and in line with planned expansion, we conservatively estimate you will have the opportunity to perform approx. 250 TAVI procedures within a 12-month period meaning you will be fully immersed in all aspects of our rapidly expanding TAVI programme including clinical interaction with patients at all stages of the TAVI patient pathway and being an integral part of the patient's care during their hospital admission.

Main duties of the job

As part of your training, you will develop understanding of when pre dilatation of the aortic valve using balloon aortic valvuloplasty is required, develop the skills necessary to performing this, become confident in the safe insertion of the large-bore delivery sheaths required for TAVI as we will train you in all aspects of valve insertion and preparation as required, including intra-vascular lithotripsy enabled trans femoral TAVI in high vascular risk patients.

Our Fellow will see patients, obtain detailed clinical histories, order and interpret appropriate clinical investigations, develop an in-depth understanding of the role of effective Valve Team working by their active involvement in the weekly TAVI MDT meeting at the CTC including all aspects of periprocedural patient care, in addition to the hands-on operating role and all cases will be reviewed by the consultant body to ensure training and maintenance of the highest level of patient care.

It is our strong belief that as our Fellow you must be trained in all aspects of the TAVI patient pathway (and not just the procedural elements) if they are to develop into a fully independent operator capable of leading/integrating into a TAVI service.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Senior Clinical Fellow role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCP (UK) full diploma or EEA eligibility.

Desirable criteria

• Experience with the following procedures: venepuncture, arterial puncture, echocardiography and coronary angiography and angioplasty, permanent pacemaker implantation

Professional Experience

Essential criteria

• Have previous experience in general cardiology
• Experience in interventional cardiology.
• Be at either ST7 year of training or hold CCT in Cardiology

Desirable criteria

• Procedural experience of TAVI and the peri-procedural management of TAVI patients.
• Procedural experience of mitral transcatheter edge to edge repair
• Management and Leadership Skills: Evidence of involvement in management commensurate with experience.

Eligibility

• Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current license to practise from, the GMC at the time of application
• Have evidence of achievement of foundation competencies from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent, in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice

Clinical Skills

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates awareness of the advanced management of patients with cardiovascular disease.

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies (e.g. ALERT, IMPACT certification)

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.