Senior Fellow in Cardiology | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 12 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £55,329 - £63,152 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2024 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6224327/188-MT1158-MEDICAL-A |
Summary
Applications are invited for the role as a fellow in cardiology at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) NHS trust.
The position will be suitable for any candidate wishing to embark upon formal specialist training within cardiology who has the relevant experience.
UHS is a busy tertiary cardiac surgical centre and you will to form part of the wider medical team within the UHS cardiology department – as a general registrar. You will take part in a 1:18 rota including CCU, nights, weekends, clinics, and ward duties. The department offers all aspects of cardiology practice – and training can be offered in all areas depending upon the successful applicants interests and level of experience. This may include echocardiography, and all aspects of of invasive cardiology.
We offer tertiary cardiac care for patients across the Wessex region in all aspects of cardiology and cardiac surgery. A broad range of experience and training is available depending upon your needs.
YOUR MAIN DUTIES
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOU’LL DO
The successful applicant will be expected to form part of the wider medical team within the UHS cardiology department – as a general registrar.
They will form part of a 1:18 rota including CCU, nights, weekends, clinics, and ward duties.
The department offers all aspects of cardiology practice – and training can be offered in all areas depending upon the successful applicants interests and level of experience. This may include echocardiography, and all aspects of of invasive cardiology.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
The post-holder will require to be training in non-invasive cardiology (including competency at emergency trans-thoracic echocardiography), and basic cathlab exposure.
Each post comprises 1-2 cardiac training sessions, 1-2 clinics per week and time for research.
The post-holder will be required to participate in medical audit and continuing medical education. Undergraduate medical students from The Southampton University Medical School are taught throughout the Trust and the post-holder may be required to participate in undergraduate clinical teaching.
There is an active research program across the region and within all trusts and the successful applicant will be encouraged to support ongoing trials and also to develop their own research interests. It is expected that the successful candidate will submit abstracts to major national and international cardiology meetings.
There is an active clinical research programme, and the post-holder is also required to participate in teaching of postgraduates, visiting students and nurses.
The post-holder will be required to undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the running of clinical departments.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).
Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.
Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)
Basic Salary - MT04 £55,329 Basic Salary – MT05 £63,152
Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;
• Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
• Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
• A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)
Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview
Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Interviews will be held on TBC
Job Reference: MT1158- MEDICAL This vacancy closes on or before:25/04/2024
This advert closes on Thursday 25 Apr 2024