Cardiology Specialty Registrar

Job title:

Cardiology Specialty Registrar

Company:

British Medical Journal

Job description

This role is to provide experienced middle grade support for inpatient care on Cardiology ward. Bickleigh ward is supported by a cardiologist of the week model with 8 interventional cardiologists currently on the rota. Robust ward processes are in place with board round at 9am attended by medical and nursing staff along with the wider multidisciplinary team. A further afternoon huddle is held at 3pm. This role would be predominantly ward-based to provide support and supervision to resident doctors and it offers immense potential to further enhance inpatient care and ward processes. Subject to satisfactory performance, the post holder could be supported for a substantive role. One General Cardiology outpatient clinic a week would be a part of this role. A 4-hour session once a week to support clinical reasoning session for medical students during term times/ 30 weeks in a year would be in the Job Plan.Main duties of the jobIn the 11 week cycle, the post holder will perform one week of night shifts on call split into four nights and three nights (20.00 to 08.30) and one week of late shift on call days, split into 4 and 3 long days (08.00-20.30). They will support the In-Patient Cardiology Consultation service for 1 week. They will be expected to perform 2 clinics per full week. The rest of the time will be spent in the cath lab. Weekly MDTs are available for revascularization, TAVI and endocarditis together with monthly optional meetings in ICC and PHT.On-call commitmentMiddle-grades will participate in a 1:11, full shift rota.Education0900-1300 monthly Continued Medical Education meeting Cardiology Consultants and SpRs will present cases, audit and literature reviews.0800-0900 Thursday Echocardiography Meeting:This weekly meeting is attended by the cardiology junior doctors and physiologists. The meeting includes review of recent interesting cases.0800-0900 Wednesday SHO teaching:You will be actively involved in SHO teachingAuditThe Fellow will be actively involved in audit within the directorate and report on audit projects at the regional audit meetings.About usWe are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPost Holders are required toAdhere to Trust policies and procedures, e.g. Health and Safety at Work, Equal Opportunities etc.Work to the Trust values – Put patients first, Take ownership, Respect others, Be positive.Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training.Attend statutory, essential and mandatory training.Respect the confidentiality of all matters relating to their employment and other members of staff. All members of staff are required to comply with the requirements of the data protection act 1998.Comply with the corporate governance structure in keeping with the principles and standards set out by the Trust.Comply with the codes of professional conduct set out by the professional body of which registration is required for the post.Ensure that they are familiar with the Risk Management Framework, follow policies, procedures and safe systems of work, make known any hazards or risks that they identify and take all necessary actions to reduce risk. All staff must ensure that they attend appropriate statutory and essential training.Person SpecificationEducational and QualificationsEssential

• Full registration with the GMC or GDC, holding a licence to practice
• MRCP – part 1

Desirable

• Other post graduate qualifications
• Full MRCP

Knowledge and skillsEssential

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience at SpR level Cardiology experience
• Understanding of NHS structure
• Previous experience in PCI

Desirable

• Experience of working with Cardiothoracic Surgical teams

ExperienceEssential

• Evidence of completion of audit and QIP projects

Desirable

• Experience of clinical governance and attendance at research governance training courses
• Evidence of research interest and activity and successful completion of scientific projects

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Expected salary

£61825 – 70425 per year

Location

Plymouth

Job date

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 03:06:18 GMT

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