Clinical Fellow in Cardiology
With the opening of our new hospital, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, it’s the coming together of expertise from every corner of our organisation and a show of our commitment to provide better healthcare and create more jobs and so much more.
We at the Trust actively encourage Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and disabled applicants, as well as members of the armed forces community and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce.
Job overview
SANDWELL WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Clinical Fellow Posts in Cardiology
Applications are invited for two Clinical Fellow positions in Cardiology:
- Clinical Fellow: The role is focused on general cardiology, offering opportunities for foundational subspecialty training in imaging, coronary angiography, pacemaker implantation, and heart failure therapies. This position is ideal for trainees at the ST5+ level who are developing their competencies and preparing for higher subspecialty training applications.
Main duties of the job
Both fellows will be involved in the registrar-of-the-week rota for inpatient care and will participate in the cardiology on-call service, including assisting with primary PCI procedures.
The Cardiology Unit at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital is fully equipped for advanced interventional procedures, bradycardia pacing, complex device implantation, and sophisticated imaging techniques such as complex echocardiography, CT coronary angiography, and cardiac MRI.These posts are suitable for candidates seeking to strengthen their experience in preparation for securing a National Training Number (NTN) or completing the CESR pathway.
The department includes 16 full-time Consultant Cardiologists and 2 Professors of Cardiology, with strong academic and research collaborations with Birmingham University and Aston University. More information about our activities can be found on our website.
Working for our organisation
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it.Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The posts are for a period of one year. Informal enquiries for this post should be made to Dr Fairoz Abdul (0121 507 5813) or Dr Vinoda Sharma (0121 507 2499).
Any candidate who, for personal reasons, is unable to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. For further information regarding the trust, please visit our website
THE TRUST IS COMMITTED TO EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY AND IS A NO SMOKING ORGANISATION
Person specification
Qualifications:
Essential criteria- • Basic Medical Qualification( e.g. MBBS or MB ChB)
- • MRCP or Equivalent
- BSE accreditation CTCA level 2
- Higher degree
Clinical Experience:
Essential criteria- • Extensive experience in Cardiology training (or Equivalent) with competent in Transthoracic Echocardiography
- • Achieved competencies at completion of ST5 level (or equivalent) in Cardiology
- Specialist Training registrars
- Experience in CTCA and CMR
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working:
Essential criteria- Have a degree of organizational ability, a flexible approach to working and basic IT skills.
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential criteria- • Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Led audit projects and completed audit cycle
Teaching and Training experience:
Essential criteria- • Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
- Higher teaching qualification
Other Requirements:
Essential criteria- • Ability to participate on an on call rota
- • An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
- • Full GMC Registration
We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.