Senior Clinical Fellow in Structural Cardiology in Cardiff

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and motivated individual to take part in a fellowship training programme for Structural Heart Disease.

The fellow will have a dedicated educational supervisor and regular meetings to ensure educational goals are being met whilst being heavily involved with all aspects of the TAVI pathways and other related activity.

Main duties of the job

The Structural Fellow will be responsible for the medical coordination of the percutaneous valve program, working closely with the Structural Clinical Nurse Specialists and coordinators. This includes arranging admissions for assessment and treatment, attending a weekly outpatient clinic for patient evaluations, and providing daily ward reviews.

The Fellow will receive training in TAVI and TEER procedures, with potential exposure to PFO closure depending on their level of expertise. Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to coordinate and conduct research on TAVI and structural heart disease, leading predefined studies in this area. This research is anticipated to result in presentations at national and international conferences, as well as publications in peer-reviewed journals. The Fellow will also maintain and further develop the existing comprehensive database on TAVI patients.

The Structural Fellow's involvement in the coronary intervention service will be determined based on discussions, as priority is given to interventional trainees. However, opportunities may arise to contribute in areas where coverage is needed in the catheterisation lab.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together, and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full range of responsibilities, please review the job description and personal specification attached to this advert that will explain these.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or Equivalent
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise

Desirable

• Intercalated Degree
• MSc or PHD
• Academic Excellence

Experience

Essential

• 2 or more years of clinical experience working in a tertiary cardiac centre for interventional cardiology
• Evidence of participation in Research & Clinical Governance

Skills/Knowledge/Ability

Essential

• Evidence of effective team and MDT work.




• Effective & Demonstratable communication skulls in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues




• Up to date with current medical practice




• Ability to take appropriate clinical decisions when needed




• Research and interests relevant to specialty




• Values aligned to the UHB

Desirable

• Audit & Teaching Experience

Attitude/Aptitude

Essential

• Motivated & Efficient




• Relatable to patients, staff & colleagues




• Flexible, Caring and Hard Working

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Other

Essential

• Satisfactory immigration / right to work status




• Satisfactory Health & DBS Clearance