About this role
Job summary
The Cardiology Specialty at North Bristol NHS Trust are looking to appoint a full-time Clinical Fellow for a period of 12 months with potential extension until the candidate is successfully to a Cardiology training rotation. This is a post that will provide excellent opportunities for gaining experience in Cardiology and we are seeking someone with enthusiasm for a career in Cardiology.
The post is neither Royal College nor Postgraduate approved for training, but is educationally sound and well supported. In particular, there will be training in transthoracic echocardiography which will put the successful candidate in an excellent position to sit their BSE written examination. The successful candidate will also get experience in the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory.
It is expected that at the end of the post the successful candidate will be in a good position to apply in the ST3 recruitment round.
Full Registration with the GMC is essential.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Fellow will work closely with the Consultants, Associate Specialist, Cardiology middle and junior grade medical staff and Cardiology Nurse and Heart Failure Specialists, and will support the cardiology team, cardiology nurses and cardiology physiologists, in delivering both inpatient and outpatient care. The post holder will gain experience in the assessment of inpatients with a broad variety of acute and chronic cardiac conditions, as well as experience in outpatient work.
There are no out of hours on call commitments but the candidate may be able to support the on call medical team at the weekend if wanted via tha bank.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description Job responsibilities
Educational Approval
This post has neither Royal College or Postgraduate approval for training (LAS/CF/CRF only).
The post is educationally sound and well supported, with excellent opportunities for gaining experience. Over the 12-month post the candidate will develop increasing confidence in Cardiac patient management. Furthermore, regular weekly training in trans-thoracic echocardiography will be provided which will allow the successful candidate to sit the BSE echocardiogram examination at an early stage. This would suit a candidate looking for experience in Cardiology at the level of ST3. The successful candidate will also get experience in the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory.
Learning Objectives
The purpose of including agreed personal objectives in your job plan is to set out in clear and transparent terms what you and your clinical manager have agreed should reasonably be achieved in the year in question. These objectives are not contractually binding in themselves, but you have a duty to make all reasonable efforts to achieve them.
Clinical experience
This position will provide an excellent grounding in Cardiology which will put the successful candidate into an advantageous position when coming to Cardiology SpR interviews. The candidate will gain considerable experience in managing Cardiovascular conditions, closely supported by senior staff. Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff as appropriate.
Over the 12-month post the candidate will develop increasing confidence in Cardiac patient management.
Furthermore, regular weekly training in trans-thoracic echocardiography will be provided which will allow the successful candidate to sit the BSE echocardiogram examination at an early stage. This would suit a candidate looking for experience in Cardiology at the level of ST3.
Teaching
Teaching, examination and accreditation duties as requested by the Director of Postgraduate Medical Education and agreed with your clinical manager. Contribution to undergraduate, postgraduate and continual medical education activity locally.
Research
Although the appointee will not normally be expected to undertake research, opportunities do exist and encouragement is given to develop collaborative projects with other departments at North Bristol NHS Trust and the University of Bristol.
The post-holder will be required to submit or research development plans which have resource implications to the Clinical Director prior to implementation.
There are professionally staffed Medical Libraries, with a rapid service between these and the University Library situated in the centre of the City of Bristol. A computer literature search facility is available for which a charge is made and the library has links with other networks. The libraries are at the forefront of developments in electronic knowledge delivery.
Clinical Audit
The postholder will be required to take part in a Clinical Audit Programme. The Trust has an audit department which supports and monitors such activity. There is an active Trust Clinical Audit
Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration Essential
Full registration with the GMC Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (or equivalent). In date ALS certificate. MB ChB or equivalent
Desirable
Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS). Completion of a general management course or programme.
Work Experience Essential
Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent). Minimum of 4 years postgraduate experience in an approved general medical training rotation or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential. Training in diagnosis and treatment of all general medical conditions Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career Experience in audit project and written up. Ability to work on-call in Cardiology at a Clinical Fellow level.
Desirable
Some training in practical cardiology procedures Requirement to be aware of broader context of NHS. Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Essential
Proven teaching ability. Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues. Knowledge of political context within which we operate. Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team. Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff. Ability to work independently as well as part of the Medicine Directorate. To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole. Good verbal communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
Desirable
Proven track record in research. Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management. Interest in medical management. Ability to teach effectively.
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances Essential
Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels. Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates. Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments.
Desirable
Willingness to undertake further research. Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
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 North Bristol NHS Trust
Address Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust
Southmead Road
Bristol
BS10 5NB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)