Senior Clinical Fellow in Cardiology

Job summary

This is a post for an ST3+ level offering a speciality training in Cardiology. As well as specialist sessions (cath lab/ multi-modality imaging/ clinical reporting/ meetings) and out-patient clinics the post holder will support the general cardiology service. On a rotational basis the post-holder will contribute to management acute cardiology patients across the Trust, including CCU and the cardiology wards.

Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3+ level) in Cardiology. The Royal Free is a highly regarded teaching hospital and is a part of the UCL Academic Health Science Partnership. The Cardiology department provides secondary and tertiary services to the residents of north central London and is one of London's designated heart attack centres providing 24/7 primary PCI. As well as routine cardiac care, it is also a leading centre for cardiac amyloidosis, carcinoid heart disease and adult pulmonary hypertension. There is a highly dynamic invasive coronary, complex device and EP/ablation programme delivered across the Royal Free and Barnet Hospital sites. There is also a comprehensive, state of the art multi-modality imaging service which includes advanced echocardiography on both sites, and high volume cardiac CT and Cardiac MRI on the Royal Free sites.

About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across four main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out over 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top. For more information please follow link Apply through our website.

Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification
Royal Free shared commitments

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.

Education and professional qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• Membership of relevant Royal College or equivalent
• Experience in teaching
• Strong oral and written communications skills in English

Desirable

• MRCS or equivalent
• GMC registration
• Postgraduate degree

Experience

• Ability to work at ST2 level and above in surgery (or equivalent)
• The authority, decisionmaking skills etc needed to lead a multidisciplinary team in a complex environment
• Up to date log book for inspection
• Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff
• Strong teaching skills and experience
• Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Awareness and understanding of health, safety and security issues for self and others
• Ability to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, the public and colleagues and treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into account any diversity issues
• Ability to build good relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation

Desirable

• Willingness and skills to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour and if necessary escalate

Skills and aptitudes

• Good interpersonal skills
• Committed to equal opportunities
• Committed to personal development and learning on the job
• Commitment to high standards of ethics, personal integrity and probity
• Motivated to do an excellent job to best of ability
• The flexibility, enthusiasm resilience, positive and helpful attitude and drive needed to thrive in today's rapidly changing NHS
• The ability and skills to be a potential leader in their field

Personal qualities and attributes
Desirable

• Evidence of publications in peer reviewed papers
• Demonstration of a commitment to research
• Evidence of participation in audit projects

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

We are an equal opportunities employer.