Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Trust Clinical Fellow in Cardiology to join our team at University Hospitals Dorset. This post is to support Cardiology in the provision of the highest quality patient care.
This post is not a recognised training post; however, there are excellent teaching and postgraduate facilities. The post holder will be encouraged to attend a range of education meetings, and clinical experience will be gained from the Department's educational programme.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please read the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future, guiding how we treat our patients, visitors, and colleagues.
UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. Some services may move sites temporarily or long-term this year or next. Recruiting managers will be available at interview to answer any specific questions regarding this.
Please note: if the role or service relocates as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Other changes unrelated to relocation will be managed according to relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
Details
* Date posted: 01 May 2025
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Doctor - other
* Salary: £61,825 a year, 1 in 10 offsite on call
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 12 months
* Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
* Reference number: 153-M3653
* Job locations: Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will have a background in Cardiology/General Internal Medicine and experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary team. The post holder should be a team player with a flexible approach, open to new working methods.
The post holder will participate in:
* Support in-patient care with departmental colleagues
* Post take ward rounds and clinical reviews
* Cardiology referral duties (Yellow Form)
* Outpatient clinic administration
* Supervising junior colleagues
* Communicating with patients and relatives
* Other duties as needed
If sufficiently experienced, participation in the Cardiology Middle Grade On-call rota (1:10 non-resident). On-call duties include ward rounds, referrals for acute cardiac emergencies, and advice from other specialties. Night duties involve STEMI and other acute cardiac emergency referrals, with reporting to on-duty consultants.
Person Specification
Skills
* Essential: Sound general medical knowledge, ability to prioritise workload
* Desirable: Computer/IT skills
Experience
* Essential: At least two years in Medicine (including Cardiology) at SHO level or above
* Desirable: Previous SpR level experience
Qualifications
* Essential: MRCP parts 1 & 2
* Desirable: ALS
Additional requirements
This post is subject to a DBS check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome, with further info available on the UK Visas and Immigration website. Further details on criminal record checks for overseas applicants and UK registration are provided in the original description.
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