Trust Grade Foundation Year 1 (MN13)- Cardiology | West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Mawrth 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £34,115 - £37,972 plus £149 HCA per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 18 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | watford, WD18 0HB |
| Cwmni: | West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7884956/360-A-11127 |
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This is a Trust Grade Foundation FY1 post working within the integrated Cardiology Department, based at Watford General Hospital. The delivery of Cardiology Medicine is dependent upon high quality medical decision making and care.
In-patient cardiology services are based on the acute site at Watford General Hospital. Patients with a primary cardiological condition are admitted under the direct care of the Cardiology team. Regular ward rounds occur 7 days a week on our 2 main 12 bedded wards and front door support to the Acute Assessment Unit and Emergency Department Monday-Friday during working hours.
The Cardiology Medical team is made up of 12 consultants, 4 Trust specialty doctors (SpR level) and 3 Trust Cardiology SPR. The team are based in the AAU Level3/Cardiac Centre and are responsible for all cardiology patients post admission. There is an emphasis on multidisciplinary working with the nursing and therapy staff working within the unit.
Daily review of cardiology inpatients and ongoing care i.e performing relevant investigations, following up results, monitoring of patients, liaising with other specialities, communication with patients and families, completing discharge summaries etc.
Responsible for ensuring adequate clinical notes are made in accordance with good medical practice.
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
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We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
This post is for fixed term till 4th August 2026. The post holder will work under supervision of a consultant Cardiologist. During the period of the contract in this department doctors are expected to become competent at organising the day-to-day duties of this clinical area. The post-holder will be rostered to work within the acute medicine team and also contribute to the Medicine on-call rota.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
This advert closes on Thursday 26 Mar 2026