ST3+ Higher Clinical Fellow on Cardiology CDU

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

KEY DUTIES OF THE POST

• Duties include clerking of all admissions and discharging of all admissions unit/ward patients
• Maintain accurate record keeping for every patient seen and communication made with General Practitioners and other agencies.
• Keep up to date in advances in current knowledge and practice
• Work with and implement service policies, guidelines and protocols
• Participate in Trust training to improve the quality of service provision
• Work within and demonstrate an understanding of the Clinical Governance agenda
• Conduct or participate in regular audits and Quality Improvement projects
• Undertake other duties as may be considered reasonable and appropriate
• Attend and participate in staff and group meetings as required
• Responsible for admission / assessment of all routine and emergency admissions.

• Responsible for daily progress assessment of patients and responding to urgent request as appropriate
• Responsible for reporting on patient's condition to Consultant as appropriate
• Participation in various investigation/treatments as required
• Liaison with other departments
• Participation in Consultant ward/board rounds
• Participation in Consultant outpatients clinic
• In-putting data as necessary on to patient related computer system
• Completion and dictation/signing detailed discharged letters
• Ensuring that all necessary statutory and professional standards are adhered to
• Participation in on call rotas (including nights and weekends)

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MB BS or Equivalent
• Current or Eligible for full GMC Registration
• Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Cardiology
• MRCP or Equivalent
• Advanced Life Support Training

Desirable criteria

• Higher degree (MD/PhD)

Experience

Essential criteria

• Completion of Internal Medicine Training (IMT) or have achieved equivalent competencies
• Able to deal with acute cardiology admissions
• Evidence of training in Cardiology, at IMT level or higher

Desirable criteria

• UK NHS experience in secondary care
• Training in echocardiography
• BSE TTE Level 1 accreditation or equivalent
• BSE TTE Level 2 accreditation or equivalent
• Experience of Device Implantation including single and dual chamber pacemakers and defibrillators
• Experience of basic diagnostic electrophysiology
• Experience of basic interventional/structural Cardiology

Communication and audit/research

Essential criteria

• Clear, fluent written & verbal presentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Ability to work in a team
• Experience in medical audit
• Understanding the place of Research

Desirable criteria

• Formal communication skills course or training
• Experience of audit in a UK NHS setting
• Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making
• Evidence of relevant research activity.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
• Commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Willingness to work as a member of the team and share administrative responsibilities

Desirable criteria

• Leadership skills or experience (e.g. rota coordinator)
• Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
• Shows interest, enthusiasm or demonstrates ability and previous management experience.

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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