Job summary
Job Title: Senior Clinical Fellow in Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Location: Royal Brompton Hospital
The ACHD unit is one of the largest dedicated services of its type providing care for over 10,000 patients with an active transition program of over 500 new patients per year. It fulfils all components of a supra-specialist centre and has a full range of comprehensive tertiary facilities. The unit has an active interventional and surgical programme including advanced interventional techniques such as trans-catheter pulmonary valve implantation. There are multiple specialist clinics covering all aspects of tertiary care. These include high-risk pregnancy and a pulmonary hypertension (nationally designated). In addition, there is a prestigious imaging facility including echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance and cardiac CT.
Main duties of the job
Clinical responsibilities
- To assist in the clinical services of the unit under direct consultant supervision
- To participate in inpatient and outpatient care of adults with congenital heart disease
- To participate in the pre- and post-procedure care of adults with congenital heart disease undergoing surgical or percutaneous intervention
- To supervise more junior members of medical staff and assist with their ongoing education
- To contribute to the weekly joint multidisciplinary clinical meetings
- Participation in the general Cardiology on-call rota is optional
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals joined Guy's and St Thomas' in February 2021 and is the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. Weprovide treatment for people with heart and lung disease, including rare and complex conditions, offering some of the most sophisticated treatment that is available anywhere in the world.
Our integrated approach to caring for patients from before birth, through childhood, adolescence and into adulthood and old age has been replicated around the world and has gained Royal Brompton and Harefield an international reputation as a leader in heart and lung diagnosis, treatment and research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities
- To assist in the clinical services of the unit under direct consultant supervision
- To participate in inpatient and outpatient care of adults with congenital heart disease
- To participate in the pre- and post-procedure care of adults with congenital heart disease undergoing surgical or percutaneous intervention
- To supervise more junior members of medical staff and assist with their ongoing education
- To contribute to the weekly joint multidisciplinary clinical meetings
- Participation in the general Cardiology on-call rota is optional
Research responsibilities
Research is a fundamental component of patient care. The postholder will have the opportunity to initiate and carry out research. This may continue from and build on previous research themes of the appointee.
Clinical Governance
The postholder will be expected to participate in clinical audit and comply with Clinical Governance as appropriate.
Managerial Responsibility and On Call
The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the education and training of peers and junior doctors.
Participation in the General Cardiology on call rota is optional and can be discussed.
Education and Training
There are weekly teaching ward rounds and excellent educational opportunities in the weekly MDT meetings. There will be opportunities for training in ACHD echo, including dedicated ACHD Fellow scanning slots, cath labs and other imaging modalities (including CMR). There are weekly general Cardiology registrar/Fellow training sessions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities
- To assist in the clinical services of the unit under direct consultant supervision
- To participate in inpatient and outpatient care of adults with congenital heart disease
- To participate in the pre- and post-procedure care of adults with congenital heart disease undergoing surgical or percutaneous intervention
- To supervise more junior members of medical staff and assist with their ongoing education
- To contribute to the weekly joint multidisciplinary clinical meetings
- Participation in the general Cardiology on-call rota is optional
Research responsibilities
Research is a fundamental component of patient care. The postholder will have the opportunity to initiate and carry out research. This may continue from and build on previous research themes of the appointee.
Clinical Governance
The postholder will be expected to participate in clinical audit and comply with Clinical Governance as appropriate.
Managerial Responsibility and On Call
The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the education and training of peers and junior doctors.
Participation in the General Cardiology on call rota is optional and can be discussed.
Education and Training
There are weekly teaching ward rounds and excellent educational opportunities in the weekly MDT meetings. There will be opportunities for training in ACHD echo, including dedicated ACHD Fellow scanning slots, cath labs and other imaging modalities (including CMR). There are weekly general Cardiology registrar/Fellow training sessions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCP/MRCPCH or Equivalent
- Eligible for registration with GMC
Desirable
- Intercalated or higher degree
Experience
Essential
- At least 24 months' experience in medicine, and attainment of CT1 and CT2 competences (or equivalent) in medicine
- Advanced knowledge of cardiovascular disease, with specific interest in congenital heart disease.
Desirable
- 3 years of cardiology training at registrar level, with basic knowledge and practical experience of non-invasive imaging techniques, diagnostic coronary angiography, acute coronary care and treatment of heart failure.
- Previous experience in Paediatric Cardiology
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical / scientific approach
- Shows awareness of own limitations
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Enthusiasm for teaching; exposure to different groups / teaching methods
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCP/MRCPCH or Equivalent
- Eligible for registration with GMC
Desirable
- Intercalated or higher degree
Experience
Essential
- At least 24 months' experience in medicine, and attainment of CT1 and CT2 competences (or equivalent) in medicine
- Advanced knowledge of cardiovascular disease, with specific interest in congenital heart disease.
Desirable
- 3 years of cardiology training at registrar level, with basic knowledge and practical experience of non-invasive imaging techniques, diagnostic coronary angiography, acute coronary care and treatment of heart failure.
- Previous experience in Paediatric Cardiology
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical / scientific approach
- Shows awareness of own limitations
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Enthusiasm for teaching; exposure to different groups / teaching methods
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.
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).
Additional information
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).
