Higher Clinical Fellow - Cardiology in Leicester

We are recruiting a ST4+ Trust grade in Cardiology on the Cardiology wards with a special interest in acute cardiovascular medicine. The post will be available for an initial period of 12 months, with a possibility of an extension of contract. Full GMC registration with a licence to practice is required. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic physician to help deliver quality emergency medical care for cardiovascular patients admitted to University of Leicester NHS Trust.

The post will be based at the Glenfield Hospital which delivers a Cardio‑respiratory take of approximately 60‑80 patients per day. The post holder will contribute to the provision of the outpatient service for general cardiology, support consultant‑led ward rounds and cath lab sessions. The post holder will look after patients with a variety of general and specialist Cardiology conditions offering an excellent exposure for those individuals considering a career in Cardiology medicine or a hospital‑based medical speciality.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will look after patients with a variety of general and specialist Cardiology conditions offering an excellent exposure for those individuals considering a career in Cardiology medicine or a hospital based medical speciality.
• The basic salary is £65,048. In addition you will also receive allowances for working on the out of hours on‑call rota.
• All Trust doctors at UHL will be entitled to take study leave and allocated funding for training and study.
• This post will allow successful candidates to develop their clinical skills and experience in a hospital with a track record of innovative service delivery, excellence in training and clinical research.

The University Hospitals of Leicester is one of the largest and busiest teaching trusts in England employing over 16,000 members of staff, providing services to 1 million people across Leicestershire and Rutland with all three hospitals delivering an acute general hospital service.

Job responsibilities

• Duties include clerking of all admissions and discharging of all admissions unit/ward patients.
• Maintain accurate record keeping for every patient seen and communication made with General Practitioners and other agencies.
• Keep up to date in advances in current knowledge and practice.
• Work with and implement service policies, guidelines and protocols.
• Participate in Trust training to improve the quality of service provision.
• Work within and demonstrate an understanding of the Clinical Governance agenda.
• Conduct or participate in regular audits and Quality Improvement projects.
• Undertake other duties as may be considered reasonable and appropriate.
• Attend and participate in staff and group meetings as required.
• Responsible for admission / assessment of all routine and emergency admissions.
• Responsible for daily progress assessment of patients and responding to urgent request as appropriate.
• Responsible for reporting on patients condition to Consultant as appropriate.
• Participation in various investigation/treatments as required.
• Liaison with other departments.
• Participation in Consultant ward/board rounds.
• Participation in Consultant outpatients clinic.
• In‑putting data as necessary on to patient related computer system.
• Completion and dictation/signing detailed discharged letters.
• Ensuring that all necessary statutory and professional standards are adhered to.
• Participation in on call rotas (including nights and weekends).

Person Specification

• Training & Qualifications: MB BS or Equivalent, Current or Eligible for full GMC Registration, Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Cardiology, MRCP or Equivalent, Advanced Life Support Training.
• Experience: Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Cardiology, Experience of Device Implantation including single and dual chamber pacemakers and defibrillators, Experience of basic diagnostic electrophysiology, Experience of basic interventional/structural Cardiology.
• Communication and audit/research: Clear, fluent application, Experience and commitment to medical audit, Understanding the place of Research, Evidence of relevant research activity.
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• Planning and organisation skills: Willingness to work as a member of the team and share administrative responsibilities, Shows interest, enthusiasm or demonstrates ability and previous management experience, Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.

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.