Trust Doctor ST3+ in Cardiology
Applications are invited for a whole time Trust Doctor ST3+ in Cardiology. The post is available initially for 12 months, with the possibility to extend thereafter. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the Barts Heart Centre, which houses the merged services previously provided by The London Chest Hospital, St. Bartholomew's Hospital and The Heart Hospital. The Barts Heart Centre provides tertiary level cardiac care to the population of northeast and north central London.
There will be the opportunity to train in diagnostic coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention (depending on previous experience). Duties will include the inpatient care of patients admitted with acute coronary syndromes including through the regional heart attack service. There will also be the potential to be on call including as part of the out of hours on call PCI team, dependent on previous experience and knowledge.
The post is ideal for those who have previous experience in cardiology. It is suited to those who wish to develop an interest in interventional cardiology or further specialist interventional training depending upon previous experience. Previous experience in angiography and/or PCI will be desirable but not essential.
Main duties of the job
To provide day-to-day care for inpatients for these services. This includes patients admitted as part of the heart attack service, patients after emergency PCI for myocardial infarction or other acute coronary syndromes and patients undergoing elective procedures. It also includes being the Registrar on call for the heart attack service, through which all acute suspected and confirmed ST elevation myocardial infarction cases are admitted. All these duties are fully supported and supervised by the Consultant body.
To support the invasive cardiology service with diagnostic coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). This includes supervising and performing angiography and/or PCI (after appropriate training and competency assessment), reporting and reviewing studies on patients, maintaining patient safety at all times and assisting in the smooth running of these departments. Invasive cardiology training will be tailored to individual requirements and competencies.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world‑class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high‑performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm‑free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake regular outpatient activities (usually 1‑2 clinics/week) in general cardiology and in clinics related to the investigation or treatment of coronary artery disease.
There is full shift resident on call for the above inpatient services at Barts Heart Centre and the Heart Attack Service. This rota includes out of hours work and weekend work. The rota is compliant with the European Working Time Directive.
The posts would be suitable for medical trainees who wish to gain further experience in interventional cardiology. Previous experience in cardiology and in particular of interventional cardiology would be desirable. MCRP (or equivalent) is essential. The post can provide specialised training in interventional techniques for the appropriate candidate. International fellows are encouraged to apply who are looking for interventional fellowships prior to consultancy.
MRCP or equivalent will be required as is full GMC registration with a license to practice. Appropriate international candidates with previous cardiology experience and requiring international fellowships before consultancy are encouraged to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* The applicant must have achieved a primary medical qualification recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC) and have current Full Registration with the GMC
* MRCP (or equivalent)
Desirable
* MD
* PhD
Clinical knowledge & skills
Essential
* Minimum of 5 years post‑basic medical qualification
* Previous experience in coronary angiography or PCI
* Good clinical care
* Maintaining good medical practice
* Teaching and training, appraising and assessing
* Working with colleagues, and can apply this understanding
* Probity and Health
Desirable
* Current ALS certification
Attributes
Essential
* An understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care
* The ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately
* An understanding of the importance of working effectively with others
* The ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients
* Initiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge
* An understanding of the principles of equality and diversity
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