Junior Clinical Fellow in Cardiology

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

Employer: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: 10 Apr 2025

Job summary
As part of our commitment to patients and delivery of a world class service for all, we have created the UHCW Improvement (UHCWi) System in partnership with the Virginia Mason Institute in Seattle; this involves a structured approach to removing waste and putting the patient first using a lean management system and methodologies. Our culture and ways of working reflect and embed the practices and methodologies of UHCWi. You are expected, where identified, to attend and complete relevant training and development opportunities to support this.

• To provide junior medical support (SHO level) to the Cardiology inpatient services at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust under the direction of the responsible Consultant Cardiologists.

• This post offers an opportunity for clinical experience in general cardiology in the setting of a teaching hospital and tertiary cardiac surgical centre. The post would suit a junior doctor looking to gain further experience in cardiology, prior to applications for IMT/SpR training.

• All Clinical Fellows have a named Educational Supervisor for support and advice with career development.

Main duties of the job

1. To provide medical support for the cardiology inpatients 08:30-17:00 Monday to Friday.
2. There will be training opportunities to attend clinics and observe Cath Lab procedures, dependent on staffing and service requirements.
3. There is no on-call commitment with this post.
4. The weekly timetable will balance service requirements of the department with the training and experience aims of the doctor.
5. There are strong research links (both clinical and molecular) with the Universities of Warwick and Coventry, and also with the Departments of Clinical Pharmacology and Diabetes & Endocrinology.

About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare. By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

Job responsibilities
For further information on this Consultant post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualification/ Training
Essential

• Meets all essential

Desirable

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Experience
Essential

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Desirable

• Meets all desirable

Management/ Audit
Essential

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Desirable

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Research/ Publications
Essential

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Desirable

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Knowledge
Essential

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Desirable

• Meets all desirable

Academic Achievements
Essential

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Desirable

• Meets all desirable

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Meets all essential

Desirable

• Meets all desirable

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Meets all essential

Desirable

• Meets all desirable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Clifford Bridge Road
Walsgrave
CV2 2DX