About this role
Job summary
This post is open only to candidates who have completed, or are nearing completion of, Internal Medicine Training (IMT) or who are currently working at ST4+ Registrar level and above. The role is ideally suited to doctors seeking to gain the relevant clinical and procedural experience required to apply for Higher Specialty Training (ST4+) in Cardiology in the coming years. Applications are also encouraged from those with relevant, employed clinical fellow or training doctor experience.
As an SCF, you will join a busy and well-supported cardiology with excellent training opportunities. These include dedicated cardiac catheter laboratory lists, echocardiography sessions, outpatient and inpatient care. There is also the opportunity to participate in the GIM on-call rota for those wishing to further develop their Acute and General Medicine experience.
We support our fellows to develop a specialist interest or advanced skill, and you will be encouraged to take part in departmental and Trust-wide initiatives, education, and Quality Improvement projects. There will also be opportunities to become more closely involved in the innovation and research work in the cardiology, working alongside consultants with specialist expertise in research and innovation, contributing to pathway development and service delivery.
Main duties of the job
We have a twelve month fixed term post to offer. The post will be cross-site and is fully integrated into the middle-grade rota.
This is an exciting opportunity for a post Core Training (CT) Doctors interested in a career in Cardiology to join the service and develop leadership skills.
The main parts of the post involve the care of inpatients under the relevant medical specialty, general and acute medicine oncalls (posts with no oncalls can also be considered), working in clinic and outpatients, and performing the regular functions of a Medical Registrar.
On the ward, you will be part of a Consultant led team of other registrars and junior doctors and participate in daily Board rounds. There is also opportunity to carry out supervised outpatient clinics and MDTs. The post holder will participate in the General Medical on calls or Acute Medical on calls at SpR level. Leave will be accommodated and you will have time to develop a specialist interest.
About us
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description Job responsibilities
The SCF will liaise with the consultant and nurses to allocate the days activity appropriately.
The SCF will be expected to assess and manage patients with the support of the consultant and using appropriate clinical guidelines.
There are multiple multi-disciplinary meetings between doctors, nursing staff, and specialist teams for the care of patients.
Teaching and Training
Medicine at West Middlesex Hospital is a dynamic and supportive training environment for all our healthcare professions. In addition to supporting you with your own individual training needs, you will be required to complete your mandatory training in accordance with the Trust guidelines. All trainees have an educational supervisor allocated to them.
Person Specification
Trust Values Essential
Putting patients first Responsive to, and supportive of, patients and staff Open, welcoming and honest Unfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity Determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care
Education and Qualifications Essential
Full GMC Registration and License to practice MBBS or equivalent Full MRCP (Applicants with MRCP part 1 and 2 written with evidence of recent PACES examination will be considered) Advanced Life Support Provider
Desirable
Advanced Life Support Instructor
Skills and knowledge Essential
For SCF - Experience of working as a Medical Registrar; or applicants who have completed Core Medical Training (CMT) / Internal Medical Training (IMT) 1 and 2 will be considered For JCF - Evidence of completion of FY1-FY2 or equivalent and experience working post FY2 training General and acute medicine experience Organisational skills Problem solving Good inter-personal and communications skills
Desirable
Advanced Life Support Instructor
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 Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address West Middlesex University Hospital
Twickenham Road
Isleworth
TW7 6AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)