About this role
Job summary
Previous applicants need not applyAintree Hospital, part of the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust group, is pleased to offer an exciting fellowship opportunity in General Cardiology.This post is ideal for candidates seeking to enhance their experience and skills in a dynamic and supportive cardiology department.The successful applicant will play an active role in the day-to-day management of both inpatient and outpatient services, working full-time as a valued member of a multidisciplinary team. The post is available for a period of 12 months.To support continued learning and career development, the role includes up to two non-clinical sessions per week dedicated to educational and professional activities.**Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received**
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will contribute to the delivery of both inpatient and outpatient cardiology services at Aintree Hospital.They will attend two to three consultant-led outpatient clinics per week and will be actively involved in daily morning ward rounds and the ongoing management of inpatients as part of the cardiology registrar team.Clinical duties might also include participation in the weekend cardiology daytime on-call rota, with no overnight responsibilities. Attendance at infective endocarditis multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and valve clinic discussions may be included within the clinical sessions.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post-holder will contribute to the delivery of both inpatient and outpatient cardiology services at Aintree Hospital.They will attend two to three consultant-led outpatient clinics per week and will be actively involved in daily morning ward rounds and the ongoing management of inpatients as part of the cardiology registrar team.Clinical duties might also include participation in the weekend cardiology daytime on-call rota, with no overnight responsibilities. Attendance at infective endocarditis multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and valve clinic discussions may be included within the clinical sessions.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MB ChB (or equivalent) Full and valid GMC registration MRCP (or equivalent_ MD/PHD)
Experience Essential
Experience in Cardiology at any level Ability to work under supervision of Consultant Cardiologist Use of evidence based treatments/techniques ALS certifie
Other Desirable
Completed and presented audit projects Case studies/journal presentations
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 Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Aintree Hospital
Longmoor Lane
Fazakerley
L9 7AL
Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)