Trust - Device Fellow in CardiologyNHS
Job summary
The post-holder will join our devices team and be expected to partake in device implant lists (low voltage and high voltage complex devices). There will be at least one device clinic a week and the post-holder will also be expected to join our cardiology Specialty Registrar rota to support the provision of a comprehensive cardiac service to the county of Gloucestershire.
This is a fixed-term post for 12 months at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH). The post is full-time in Cardiology with no GIM on call. Job share applicants are welcome. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis.
The post-holder will share responsibilities with his/her fellow cardiologists at GRH for the provision of inpatient care within the registrar of the week model', acceptance of referrals, outpatient clinic provision and appropriate imaging and reporting duties.
Secretarial support for out-patient activity will be provided by one of the existing medical secretaries in the department. The post holder will have access to a hot-desk and computer.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities
Inpatients - Care of CCU/ Cardiac Ward patients and Cardiology consultation to Acute Medicine / other non-cardiac IPs (middle grade rota - 10 on rota currently).
Outpatients - 1-2 clinics per week.
At least 2 cath lab lists per week when not on wards.
Dedicated referral ward round with consultant.
Assisting the Consultants with relevant procedures and investigations.
Maintaining a portfolio and logbook of procedures.
Attendance at multidisciplinary team meetings.
Participation in Mortality & Morbidity meetings and case reviews.
The post holder will be supervised / mentored by the consultant team. They will participate in annual appraisal and will be provided with support and guidance for revalidation.
Job description
For more information about the role and cardiology at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, please see attached advert.
About us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region.By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.