LED (ST6-8/Post-CCT Level) Cardiology Senior Clinical Fellow - TAVI
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This is a full-time post for a TAVI clinical Fellow in Cardiology for a fixed term period of 12 months. The successful candidate will support the aortic stenosis service development (TAVI Programme) development in the Cardiac Division.
The post holder will have an opportunity to gain clinical experience in the management of aortic stenosis, as well as acquiring practical knowledge and skills in TAVI procedures and dealing with procedural complications.
Job description
This is a full-time post for a TAVI clinical Fellow in Cardiology for a fixed term period of 12 months. The successful candidate will support the aortic stenosis service development (TAVI Programme) development in the Cardiac Division.
The post holder will have an opportunity to gain clinical experience in the management of aortic stenosis, as well as acquiring practical knowledge and skills in Tavi procedures and dealing with procedural complications.
It is expected that the post holder would either be post-CCT or close to completion of CCT. The post holder is expected to contribute to the research, clinical improvement and audit activities of the TAVI programme. There will be opportunity to, and expectation of carrying out original research.
The Cardiac Division has been involved in TAVI procedures since 2008 and currently carries out approximately 150 procedures a year, using both self-expanding and balloon expanding devices. We have a well-established TAVI team comprising Cardiologists (Drs Abdelaziz, Choudhury, Gamal, More, Roberts and Wiper), cardiac surgeons (Mr Raimondo), cardiac anesthetists, TAVI nurses, TAVI coordinator. We have a robust and well-established MDT process for discussion of potential TAVI patients, and we are in the process of streamlining our referral process.
Person specification
Legal Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MRCP
- Within 6 months of expected CCT date in Cardiology or hold an EA qualification recognized for inclusion on the specialist register
Desirable
- Higher Degree (MD/PhD) or equivalent
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- General Cardiology experience allowing skills commensurate with on call cover in specialist Cardiac Unit
- Ability to work easily with colleagues and in multidisciplinary team environment
- Have an empathetic approach to patients
Desirable
- Computer and IT Skills
- Educational qualification or work towards
- Interventional Fellowship
Management Skills
Essential
- Awareness of NHS organization and core values of NHS
Desirable
- Previous management experience
Knowledge / Research
Essential
- Commitment to CPD and requirements of clinical governance and audit
Desirable
- A proven track record in self-directed research
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Adherence to the Values of the Trust
Essential
- Always patient and staff focused.
- Support effective team work.
- Able to demonstrate integrity through honest and open behaviors
- Communicates widely and effectively.
- Always shows empathy for patients and staff.
- Always seeks to understand how others are feeling
- Always staying positive to reassure staff and patients
About the employer
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, and offers a full range of district hospital services and community health services to a population of 1.6 million in Lancashire and South Cumbria.
The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services across the wider region.
We employ more than 6,500 staff, with a turnover in excess of £370m in 2014/2015 and have approximately 900 beds.
Our main activities are: