About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint to a junior / senior clinical teaching fellow post within Cardiology. This is a 12-month fixed term post which is split 50/50 between clinical cardiology and undergraduate teaching.
Main duties of the job
The post is ideal for those who have completed their foundation years training and are looking to further develop their clinical experience in cardiology as well as having dedicated time to develop and deliver undergraduate teaching in cardiology to students from UCL Medical School.
The clinical commitments include ward work under the supervision of a consultant and ward registrar. This would include the management of patients with cardiac disease in a busy district hospital. There is no on call commitment with this post.
About us
The Royal Free represents the largest stand-alone PCI in London with off-site surgical cover provided by surgeons at Barts with whom there are strong links including a regular JCC meeting. There is a full invasive and interventional programme including diagnostic angiography
The Royal Free is one of the designated London centres for the National Pulmonary Hypertension service particularly specialising in the treatment of patients suffering from scleroderma-associated pulmonary hypertension. There are strong links with the academic department of rheumatology. In addition, a unique cardiac clinic has been developed for patients with Carcinoid, in conjunction with Royal Free national centre for the management of neuroendocrine tumours (Prof.Caplin). A joint appointment exists between cardiology and the National Amyloid Centre. There are strong clinical and academic links with clinical biochemistry as the Royal Free is a designated centre for the management of familial hyperlipidaemia (Dr Nair).
Job description Job responsibilities
The clinical commitments include ward work under the supervision of a consultant and ward registrar. This would include the management of patients with cardiac disease in a busy district hospital. There is no on call commitment with this post.
The remaining 50% of the time would be dedicated to delivery and further development of the cardiology teaching programme for UCL medical students under the supervision of undergraduate teaching leads. This includes the delivery of formal and informal teaching, development of the timetable and the opportunity for audit / QI projects in teaching.
This post has not been recognised for training by the Deanery.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications Essential
Full GMC registration MBBS or equivalent degree
Desirable
MRCP (PACES) or equivalent
Skills and Aptitudes Essential
Teaching skills and experience Understanding of clinical governance and audit purposes
Royal Free World Class Values Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet Trust Values
Experience Essential
Completion of Foundation training programme or equivalent Experience in general internal medicine at FY2 level or equivalent
Desirable
Experience in Medical Education
Personal Qualities & attributes Essential
Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic
Others Desirable
Research experience Experience in the UK Healthcare system
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.
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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 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Barnet Hospital
Wellhouse Lane
Barnet
EN5 3DJ
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)