University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospital of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic locum Clinical Fellow in Cardiology to join our Trust. The post will be based at Queens Hospital Burton.
A busy, progressive and forward-thinking hospital, rated 'Good' by the CQC in 2019, invites you to join the Consultants and Cardiology team.
12 month contract
Although this post is not recognised for training, it provides excellent experience in a Speciality Training level post at a busy friendly Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
There is a cardiology diagnostic department performing echocardiograms, pacing checks, tilt table testing as well as exercise stress testing. The post will be based in CCU/Cardiology. Ability to participate in low frequency IM on call would be advantageous.
You will receive supervision, access to an Eportfolio and be encouraged to join the established regional registrar teaching programmes. You will have a study leave budget and, subject to individual requirements, there may be scope to facilitate attendance at Advanced Life Support (ALS) or IMPACT courses, and we will perform your annual appraisal.
Job responsibilities
* Day to day management of inpatients on the coronary care unit and Cardiology wards. There are daily consultant rounds on CCU, daily hot lists performing acute angiography and three weekly rounds by the consultant on the wards.
* Participation in Cardiology out-patient clinics (under supervision).
* Supervision of a cardioversion lists.
* Supervision of junior doctors.
* Teaching of junior doctors and medical students.
* Sessions in the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory angiography, observing PCI and pacing, according to stage and needs of training.
* Echocardiography according to stage and needs of training.
* Other attend Cardiac CT/MR/nuclear medicine sessions.
* Provision of out of hours and on-call cover in Cardiology and acute medicine.
* Provision of in-hospital consultation requested by other physician or surgical teams.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent.
* MRCP part 1.
* Advanced Life support certification.
* Part 2 written and PACES MRCP examinations.
* Presentation/publications.
Experience / Eligibility
* Completed at least 2 years full-time training after foundation years in CMT or equivalent medical specialties experience (or 18 months if MRCP diploma achieved).
* Full registration with GMC and Licence to Practise at time of application.
* A minimum of 6 months experience within a UK Healthcare setting.
* Experience in acute/general medicine of at least 6 months in last 2 years.
* Evidence of experience in teaching with feedback.
* Experience in Cardiology.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
* Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk.
Clinical Governance
* Evidence of active participation in audit.
* Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to Cardiology.
Personal Skills
* Leadership skills; experience in Leadership.
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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