Job summary This role is designed to provide training and experience at specialist registrar level as a trainee doctor and should be seen as a positive step towards applying for a national training number in Cardiology. The postholder will provide ward level care on the Acute Cardiac Unit and Mercury ward on most mornings. The afternoons will be free to pursue interests within the field of Cardiology, depending on experience and requirements. These Include:Echocardiography training with a view to obtaining BSE accreditation.Performing coronary angiogramsPerforming DCCVExperience in Outpatient Clinics [Including Heart Failure, CAD, TAVI, ACHD, arrhythmia]There may be the option to be involved in research [depending on current projects within the department]Conducting quality improvement programs - we have a track record of publications & presentationsWorking on publications to bolster your application for a NTN. The successful candidate will also take part in the acute general medicine on call (including out of hours) at a Registrar level giving excellent exposure to a wide range of medical conditions Main duties of the job Clinical Duties:1. To be part of the Cardiology Team at the Great Western Hospital. 2. To provide in-patient services to Cardiology patients 3. To participate in supervised Consultant led new and follow-up outpatient clinics. 4. To have access to training in echocardiography, coronary angiogram, DCCV depending on previous experience. 5. To participate in MDT meetings. 6. To participate in the general medicine on call rota [including out of hours] 7. Participation in clinical audits. 8. To contribute to undergraduate/post-graduate and continuing medical education activity. 9. Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances. About us Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation: Service We will put our patients first Teamwork We will work together Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service Respect We will act with integrity Date posted 14 April 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £61,825 a year Per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 249-7098747 Job locations Great Western Hospital Marlborough Road Swindon SN3 6BB Job description Job responsibilities Management and Leadership Responsibilities:All staff in each Directorate are managerially accountable through their Lead Clinician and to the Associate Medical Director, who has overall responsibility for the services within the Directorate. Clinical Fellow ST3 level doctors are key members of the Directorate team and are accountable and responsible for following the changes to service that will improve the patient experience set out by senior members of the team. 1. To support and supervise junior colleagues as appropriate. 2. To contribute to the leadership and development under the direction of the Lead Clinician and Associate Medical Director and in line with the Trusts business plans. 3. The post holder will ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Directorate including support to the Divisional Director to achieve their objectives. 4. Work in partnership with colleagues in other Directorates within the Trust. 5. Work within the Trusts framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including the development of clinical policies and adherence to standing orders, standing financial instructions and financial procedures. Clinical Governance and Audito Opportunities to participate in quality improvement projects and clinical governance presentations are encouraged. Further Details Can be Found on the Attached Job Description Job description Job responsibilities Management and Leadership Responsibilities:All staff in each Directorate are managerially accountable through their Lead Clinician and to the Associate Medical Director, who has overall responsibility for the services within the Directorate. Clinical Fellow ST3 level doctors are key members of the Directorate team and are accountable and responsible for following the changes to service that will improve the patient experience set out by senior members of the team. 1. To support and supervise junior colleagues as appropriate. 2. To contribute to the leadership and development under the direction of the Lead Clinician and Associate Medical Director and in line with the Trusts business plans. 3. The post holder will ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Directorate including support to the Divisional Director to achieve their objectives. 4. Work in partnership with colleagues in other Directorates within the Trust. 5. Work within the Trusts framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including the development of clinical policies and adherence to standing orders, standing financial instructions and financial procedures. Clinical Governance and Audito Opportunities to participate in quality improvement projects and clinical governance presentations are encouraged. Further Details Can be Found on the Attached Job Description Person Specification Qualifications Essential Fully registered with the GMC MRCP (UK) or equivalent Clinical & Management Experience Essential Clinical training/experience equivalent to ST trainees Experience in acute cardiology conditions Demonstrable ability to manage priorities Interest in leading multi-professional education Knowledge Essential Ability to teach clinical skills to trainees and multi-disciplinary teams Interest in leading multi-professional education Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, hospital staff and other agencies. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Fully registered with the GMC MRCP (UK) or equivalent Clinical & Management Experience Essential Clinical training/experience equivalent to ST trainees Experience in acute cardiology conditions Demonstrable ability to manage priorities Interest in leading multi-professional education Knowledge Essential Ability to teach clinical skills to trainees and multi-disciplinary teams Interest in leading multi-professional education Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, hospital staff and other agencies. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Great Western Hospital Marlborough Road Swindon SN3 6BB Employer's website https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)