Senior Clinical & Research Fellow in Cardiology

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health board in the UK is seeking a capable individual to join their Lipids Management team within the Cardiology Department. The role involves running clinical trials, ensuring patient care, and collaborating with experienced doctors. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and clinical experience, with opportunities for professional development in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years clinical experience in a tertiary cardiac centre.
• Evidence of participation in research and clinical governance.
• Current GMC Certificate with license to practice.

Responsibilities

• Running a medical trial for Cardiology patients undergoing Lipids management.
• Identifying suitable trial patients and coordinating pre-admission investigations.
• Daily review of patients and collection of study data.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

IT/Database Skills

Clinical Decision Making

Research Interests in Lipids

Education

MBBS or Equivalent

MRCP or Equivalent

GCP Certification

Intercalated Degree

MSc or PhD

Job description

The Cardiothoracic Directorate is a busy and growing service based at University Hospital of Wales and University Hospital Llandough.

We are looking for a capable and enthusiastic individual to work alongside our Lipids Management team within the Cardiology Department. The applicant should have the essential requirements outlined in the personal specification , with excellent communication and organisational skills, ability to work with minimum supervision and the ability to prioritise their own workload. Excellent IT/Database skills is required.

The post holder will be expected to work across both sites of University Hospital of Wales & University Hospital of Llandough and has the opportunity to be involved within the Cardiology Medical Rota also to gain essential Cardiology experience, this includes On-Calls & Nights.

Main duties of the job

There is no commitment to out of hours work, but there may be opportunities to join the Cardiology SPR on-call rota as additional duty.

Principal duties of post will involve the running of a medical trial of Cardiology Patients undergoing Lipids management. You will be responsible for identifying suitable trial patients from the inpatient & outpatient Cardiology Waiting lists, co-ordinating their pre-admission investigations, ensuring patients meet the trial inclusion criteria, patients consent, treating patients as per Lipid management protocol, daily review of patients and collection of study data as well as the planning of patient discharges and follow-up investigations.

You will be working closely alongside Dr Vasim Farooq & Dr Dev Datta whom are also heavily involved in the care of patients undergoing the care within the Hyperlipidaemia Service.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together, and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description & Personal Specifications to understand the role requirements.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or Equivalent
• MRCP of Equivalent
• GCP certification

Desirable

• Intercalated Degree
• MSc or PHD
• An Academic of Excellence

Previous Experience
Essential

• 2 or more years of clinical experience in a tertiary cardiac centre
• Evidence of participation in a Research and Clinical Governance

Desirable

• Evidence of Interest in Cardiology

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with Patients & colleagues
• Up to date with current medical practices
• Ability to take appropriate clinical decisions when necessary
• Research and interests relevant to Lipids

Desirable

• Audit & Teaching Experience

Other
Essential

• Motivated and efficient individual who can work both alone and as part of a team
• Commitment to working as part of an MDT
• Current GMC Certificate with license to practice

Desirable

• Ability to speak welsh
• Full drivers licence

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