Main area: Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST3-5) The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref: MA6738817 Employer: Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Employer type: NHS Site: Croydon University Hospital Town: Croydon Salary: £61,825 + £2,162 London Weighting Salary period: Yearly Closing: 08/12/2024 23:59 Cardiology Registrar and Fellow in Arrhythmia and Devices Croydon is a busy, exciting, and diverse place to work.
The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.
Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital, and in clinics and people's homes across the borough.
We are a close-knit and friendly organisation where every one of our 3600 members of staff is valued.
We believe that our employees are our greatest asset and empower everyone to initiate improvements in our care.
Job overview This post offers an excellent opportunity for a trainee to further develop their skills in all aspects of cardiology, primarily focusing on the management of cardiac arrhythmia and cardiac devices.
This will include protected time for training in the implantation and follow-up of simple and complex cardiac devices (ICD, CRT, and conduction system pacing).
The Complex Cardiac Devices Service commenced 12 years ago and has grown significantly into an established service with a dedicated "Devices Team" comprising doctors, cardiac physiologists, and specialist arrhythmia nurses.
The post holder will be integral to delivering and supporting the ongoing expansion and development of the devices and arrhythmia services, working as part of a multidisciplinary team in a busy department.
Main duties of the job Croydon University Hospital is a busy General Hospital, serving the population of Croydon.
Most major medical and surgical specialties are represented.
The Cardiology department provides on-site cardiac catheterisation, elective and emergency PCI, and has a growing complex cardiac devices service providing implantation and follow-up of simple and complex cardiac devices (PPM, ICD, and CRT).
Croydon is situated to the south of London and has easy access to both central London and the south coast.
It also offers a range of social, leisure, and shopping options, with transport links to both Gatwick and Heathrow Airport.
Working for our organisation Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services from various community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon.
These include: Croydon University Hospital Purley Hospital The Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre in Thornton Heath Community bases at Purley, Sanderstead, New Addington, Broad Green, Woodside A minor injuries unit in New Addington The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust.
Around 3,500 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role.
Person specificationQualifications Full GMC registration with licence to practice MRCP or equivalent (i.e.
overseas) ALS certified Clinical Experience Experience in management of acute heart failure Experience in chronic heart failure and heart failure clinic Participation in teaching Participation in clinical audit Experience in advanced heart failure Experience in echocardiography or other cardiac imaging Broad relevant clinical cardiology and heart failure experience Previous experience in heart failure and cardiomyopathy Experience in cardiology at registrar grade Clinical Skills Proficient knowledge of national and international guidelines on acute and chronic heart failure Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems and ability to plan aetiology work up and long-term management Ability to communicate effectively with patients and all members of staff Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads Ability to work with vulnerable adults and multi-comorbid patients Experience and understanding in genetic aspects of inherited disease Experience in end-stage disease and palliative approach Experience in family meetings and best interest meetings Academic / Research Skills Experience in clinical trials/research Peer-reviewed publications Equal Opportunities We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates as there is an under-representation at senior levels within Croydon Health Services NHS Trust.
Application Process Please note that no job offer or volunteer placement will be made until satisfactory references have been received.
You are asked to provide email addresses for all referees and ensure their accuracy before submitting your application.
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