Clinical Fellow in Cardiology

About the Position

This is an exciting opportunity for an SHO position in an internationally recognised hospital. We are a regional centre for cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, and a national centre for adult heart and lung transplantation. We are located on the outskirts of London, UK, and have a well‑established and large primary PCI service supplying a wide region, including some of west London, and a number of the counties bordering London.

• Exposure to almost all aspects of adult cardiology, including new advancing technologies, managing both cardiology in‑patients and out‑patients, with educational, research and audit opportunities.
• Admit and care for cardiology patients on a day‑to‑day basis, covering short‑term investigations and longer‑term treatment; emergency cases admitted daily incorporating all aspects of tertiary centre cardiology.
• Maintain professional liaison with colleagues, nursing, para‑medical and administrative staff.
• Work a partial shift rota (subject to change) and provide resident night cover at SHO level.
• Carry a cardiac arrest bleep on call; receive local resuscitation training and completion of the ALS course is supported.
• Provide cover for the absence of colleagues during annual and study leave.
• Emergency management of all acute cardiac conditions.
• Attend and present at MDTs.
• Communicate with primary and secondary care teams to plan safe and appropriate patient discharge.
• Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement activities.
• Gain experience in non‑invasive cardiac investigations and assisting at cardiac catheters.
• Gain experience in procedural techniques including central line insertion, pleural taps and cardioversion.

This post may close early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.

We are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work‑life balance and to work in a way that is best for them and our patients. We will consider all requests to work flexibly, taking into account the individual's personal circumstances as well as the needs of the service. Prospective applicants are encouraged to discuss their individual circumstances with the recruiting manager as part of the onboarding process.

Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitably according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or studies at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.

Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.

Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on the UK Government website.

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