This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic clinician to help deliver high quality care for Cardiology patients under the care of University of Leicester NHS Trust while specialising in structural cardiology.
The purpose of this post is to offer comprehensive training in structural cardiac interventions with primary emphasis on TAVI but also in all other interventions (mitral-clip, replacement and mitral valvuloplasty, as well as stroke prevention therapies (LAA closure, paravalvular leaks, septal defects) as well as to be part of the Structural Heart Team (MDT, patient data and anatomy analysis, procedural planning and structural clinics).
The appointee will be strongly encouraged to take part in focused structural research for which there are ample opportunities. Previous fellows have participated in research activity which has led to peer-reviewed publications.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract.
Full GMC registration with a licence to practice is required.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited to join the University Hospitals of Leicester as a Fellow in Structural Cardiology. The post would be suitable for trainees who have already completed core training (at least 3 years of General Cardiology) and wish to sub-specialize in Structural Cardiology. Ideally the candidate would already have some experience in Interventional/Structural Cardiology. It may be undertaken by trainees who are already in a training post (as part of an 'out of programme experience')/ a post-CCT Fellowship.
The post is based at the Glenfield Hospital. Glenfield is a modern tertiary cardiac centre. There are 4 cardiac theatres, 5 catheter laboratories (3 intervention, 1 pacing and 1 EP), state of the art non-invasive imaging facilities including cardiac CT, MRI and state of the art echocardiography. The unit provides high volume comprehensive services in coronary and structural intervention, cardiac imaging, pacing, electrophysiology, heart failure, acute general cardiology, and is a very strong research portfolio.
The applicant will be expected to attend regular weekly Wednesday lunchtime and monthly Heart-Brain and monthly mitral MDT meetings where the management of patients with structural disease are discussed. Imaging consultants as well as cardio-thoracic surgeons and interventional, imaging and general cardiologists regularly attend.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is anticipated that the fellow will work under the direct supervision of Consultant cardiologists (Professor Kovac and Dr Roberts) for the duration of the appointment in order to get exposure to a variety of complex cardiac interventions. The majority of the week will be spent in the lab undertaking procedures (4-6 sessions per week). There will be no regular ward commitment, but it may be that at times other duties will include the care of in-patients. The fellow will be expected to do 1 out-patient clinic per week. The opportunity to join the registrar on-call rota may be available, but is not mandatory.
Opportunities will be dependent on the structural fellow's level of experience and can be tailored to their interests. There is a well-developed structural intervention service, complex and high risk coronary intervention (CHIP) and CTO PCI service.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- GMC Registration
- MRCP or Equivalent
- Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Cardiology
- Advanced Life Support Training
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Cardiology
- Experience of training and competency in interventional/structural Cardiology
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Clear, fluent written presentation.
- Clear, fluent verbal presentation
Audit/Clinical Governance
Essential
- Experience in medical audit
- Commitment to medical audit.
Research
Essential
- Understanding the place of Research
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant research activity.
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Willingness to work as a member of the team and share administrative responsibilities
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Other
Desirable
- Shows interest, enthusiasm or demonstrates ability and previous management experience.
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
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