This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced doctor to join the cardiology team at Harrogate District Hospital as a Clinical Education Fellow. The post is suitable for a candidate who is in the middle or the end of Cardiology Specialist Training, to build and progress their Cardiology training in the NHS. It would be a strong platform to build a portfolio for a CESR application. The post holder will work within our cardiology team and provide a supervisory level of medical cover to the team on our CCU which is based on the newly created MECU, as well as provide teaching to a group of medical undergraduates. The team are a supportive and cohesive group of 4 consultants and a specialty doctor with whom you will conduct ward rounds, support inpatient and outpatient care as necessary. The team are supported by a team of junior doctors and Advanced Clinical Practitioners who work in a collaborative, supportive way to deliver the best care possible. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the team to discuss further.,
* To provide leadership and support the development of junior colleagues on the ward
* To take responsibility for and provide senior clinical support and supervision to the cardiology service
* Develop own knowledge and experience in medical education.
* To contribute to the development of our Undergraduate Teaching Programme for 4th year Medical Students
* To teach and support medical students to meet the learning objectives of their clinical placements at HDFT
* Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients.
* To maintain a high professional standard and actively participate in matters concerning patient safety and Clinical Governance
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) was granted its licence as a Foundation Trust on 1st January 2005 and is the principal provider of hospital services to the population of Harrogate and Rural District and also to the residents of Ripon and Wetherby and surrounding area. This represents a catchment population of 183,000 that covers an area of 533 square miles with an annual budget of around £87 million.
The 396 bed hospital has an Emergency Department, extensive out-patient facilities, Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU) and High Dependency Unit (HDU), Coronary Care Unit (CCU), plus five main theatres. There is also a 20 place Day Surgery Unit with two further theatres. The Macmillan Dales Unit provides assessment and treatment, principally for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cancer or dermatological conditions. Dedicated purpose built facilities are also provided on site for Radiology, Pharmacy, Pathology, Endoscopy and Therapy Services. The organisation provides a full range of general acute secondary care hospital services as well as a range of community therapy and midwifery services through a Clinical Directorate structure. These include Planned Surgery, Orthopaedics, Anaesthetics, Cancer Services, Specialised Medicine, Emergency Care, Rehabilitation and Older People's Services, Children's Services, Pathology, Radiology, Pharmacy and Women's Services.