Junior Clinical Fellow in Cardiology

Junior Clinical Fellow in Cardiology

Location - Harefield Hospital

This is an exciting opportunity for an SHO position in an internationally recognised hospital. We are a regional center for cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, and a national center for adult heart and lung transplantation. We are located on the outskirts of London, UK, and have a well-established and large primary PCI service supplying a wide region, including some of west London, and a number of the counties bordering London.

The post-holder will have exposure to almost all aspects of adult cardiology including new advancing technologies, managing both cardiology in-patients and out-patients, with educational, research and audit opportunities.

This post may close early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Job description

He/she is expected to maintain good professional liaison with colleagues, nursing, para-medical and administrative staff.

The rota is a partial shift working pattern which may be subject to change.

Additionally there is resident night cover at SHO level.

A cardiac arrest bleep is always carried by the SHO on call, local resuscitation training will be provided and completion of the ALS course supported

SHOs are expected to provide cover for the absence of their colleagues during annual and study leave.

Emergency management of all acute cardiac conditions.

Attendance and case presentations at MDTs.

Communication with primary and secondary care teams to plan safe and appropriate patient discharge will be a key role.

Clinical audit and Quality Improvement.

Some experience may be gained in all aspects of non-invasive cardiac investigations and in addition, some experience in assisting at cardiac catheters may be obtained

Some experience in procedural techniques including central line insertion, pleural taps and cardioversion maybe obtained.

Person specification

APPLICATION COMPLETION

Essential

• ALL sections of application form FULLY completed according to written guidelines
• Ability to provide complete details of employment history. At least 6-months' experience (at SHO level) in cardiology, critical care or renal medicine
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice .

Desirable

• MRCP

EXPERIENCE /QUALIFICATION

Essential

• Up to date and fit to practice safely
• MRCP 1
• At least 6-months' experience (at SHO level) in cardiology

Desirable

• At least 6-months experience within the NHS

CLINICAL /ACADEMIC /RESEARCH & PERSONAL SKILLS

Essential

• Technical Knowledge & Clinical Expertise: Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgment & prioritise clinical need. Demonstrates appropriate technical competence & evidence of development of excellent diagnostic skills & judgement

Judgement under Pressure: Capacity to operate effectively under pressure & remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations. Awareness of own limitations & when to ask for help

Problem Solving: Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind. Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving

Situation Awareness: Capacity to monitor and anticipate situations that may change rapidly

Decision Making: Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills

Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands, follows instructions

Research Skills: Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management & evidence-based practice. Understanding of research basic research principles, methodology & ethics, with potential to contribute to research

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
• Evidence of active participation in audit

About the employer

The Royal Brompton and Harefield Clinical Group Board is a formal sub-committee of the Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Board, with delegated responsibilities and decision-making rights for the strategic and operational running of its services. These are set out in the Guy's and St Thomas' Scheme of Delegation, and the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions provide the delegation limits with regards to financial decisions.The Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Board of Directors holds legal accountability for the Trust including all aspects of the Royal Brompton and Harefield Clinical Group (RB&H). The Royal Brompton and Harefield Clinical Group Board provides assurance to the Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Board of Directors on the overall operational, quality and safety and financial performance of Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, and on the development and delivery of the Trust's strategy for its heart and lung services.The Clinical Divisions are: Heart RBH (incorporating Cardiology, Radiology and Cardiac Surgery, Critical Care and Anaesthesia), Harefield (incorporating Cardiology, Transplant, Radiology, Respiratory and Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery), RB&H Lung (incorporating Respiratory Medicine, Radiology and Lung Surgery), and Paediatrics; and Directorates of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Laboratory Medicine, Pharmacy and Rehabilitation and Therapies.