Cardiology Registrar and Fellow in Arrhythmia and Devices
This post offers an excellent opportunity for a trainee to further develop their skills in all aspects of cardiology but primarily the post holder will be working towards developing skills to a high standard in the management of cardiac arrhythmia and cardiac devices. This will include protected time for training in the implantation and follow-up of simple and complex cardiac devices (ICD, CRT and conduction system pacing).
The Complex Cardiac Devices Service commenced 12 years ago and has grown significantly in that time into an established service with a dedicated "Devices Team" comprising doctors, cardiac physiologists and specialist arrhythmia nurses. The post holder will be integral to delivering and supporting the ongoing expansion and development of the devices and arrhythmia services working as part of a multidisciplinary team in a busy department.
Of the four Devices Fellow post-holders since inception of the service, two have gone on to acquire a Consultant Post and both the others have been successful in acquiring a SpR NTN in Cardiology.
Main duties of the job
Croydon University Hospital is a busy General Hospital, serving the population of Croydon. Most major medical and surgical specialities are represented. The Cardiology department provides on-site cardiac catheterisation, elective and emergency PCI, and we have established a growing complex cardiac devices service providing implantation and follow-up of simple and complex cardiac devices (PPM, ICD, and CRT).
Croydon is situated to the south of London and has easy access to both central London and the south coast. It also offers a huge range of social, leisure and shopping options, with transport links to both Gatwick and Heathrow Airport. There is an active postgraduate centre and specialty-based meeting programs, attendance at which is encouraged.
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon.
These include:
* Croydon University Hospital
* Purley Hospital
* The Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre in Thornton Heath
* Community bases at Purley, Sanderstead, New Addington, Broad Green, Woodside
* A minor injuries unit in New Addington
The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 3,500 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our Vision: "Excellent integrated care for you and your family, when and where you need it".
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full GMC registration with licence to practice
* MRCP or equivalent (i.e. overseas)
* ALS certified
Clinical Experience
* Experience in management of acute heart failure
* Experience in chronic heart failure and heart failure clinic
* Participation in teaching
* Participation in clinical audit
* Experience in advanced heart failure
* Experience in echocardiography or other cardiac imaging
* Broad relevant clinical cardiology and heart failure experience
* Previous experience in heart failure and cardiomyopathy
* Experience in cardiology at registrar grade
Clinical Skills
* Proficient knowledge of national and international guidelines on acute and chronic heart failure
* Proficient and efficient handling medical problems and ability to plan aetiology work up and long-term management
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients, and all members of staff
* Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads
* Ability to work with vulnerable adults and multi-comorbid patients
* Experience and understanding in genetic aspect of inherited disease
* Experience in end-stage disease and palliative approach
* Experience in family meetings and best interest meetings
Academic / Research Skills
* Experience in clinical trials / research
* Peer reviewed publications
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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