Applications are welcomed from specialist registrars training in adult cardiology and with the necessary experience to take up sub-speciality training in percutaneous intervention. The successful fellow can expect to work in the cath lab for 7 sessions per week. A middle grade out of hours service provides 24/7 SpR level cover and the post-holder will be expected to contribute to this on a 1:10 basis and to ward cover on a 1:10 basis.
The successful candidate will receive advanced training in percutaneous coronary intervention in both acute and stable patients. The successful applicant can expect to perform 300-400 first operator PCIs during the period of training at QA Hospital. FFR IVUSOCT and rotablation are routinely available for use. There is an established CTO program. There will be a weekly outpatient clinic for complex PCI patients and the postholder will be responsible for running a weekly angio review session as well as preparing the cardiac surgical MDT.
Opportunities to participate in pacemaker implantation device implantation TOE etc will be scheduled into the timetable if required but are not expected.
There is an active research unit and the successful applicant will be encouraged to support ongoing trials and also to develop their own research interests. It is expected that the successful candidate will submit abstracts to major national and international cardiology meetings.
It is recognised that audit and assessment of quality and patient experience are essential for optimal service delivery and these form an integral component of this position.
Qualifications :
Essential
Professional qualifications:-
MRCP
Full GMC registration with licence to practice
Desirable
BSc
MD/PhD
Additional Information :
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ Race Equality and DisAbility and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education opinions culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expression nation of origin age languages spoken veterans status colour religion disability sexual orientation and beliefs.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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