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Junior Clinical Fellow in Cardiology
Location - Harefield Hospital
This is an exciting opportunity for an SHO position in an internationally recognised hospital. We are a regional center for cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, and a national center 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.
The post-holder will have 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.
This post may close early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
The appointee is expected to undertake the admission and day to day care of cardiology patients. This includes a number of patients admitted for short term investigation and also patients requiring longer term treatment. Emergency cases are admitted daily incorporating all aspects of tertiary centre cardiology.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
He/she is expected to maintain good professional liaison with colleagues, nursing, para-medical and administrative staff.
The rota is a partial shift working pattern which may be subject to change.
Additionally there is resident night cover at SHO level.
A cardiac arrest bleep is always carried by the SHO on call, local resuscitation training will be provided and completion of the ALS course supported
SHO’s are expected to provide cover for the absence of their colleagues during annual and study leave.
Emergency management of all acute cardiac conditions.
Attendance and case presentations at MDTs.
Communication with primary and secondary care teams to plan safe and appropriate patient discharge will be a key role.
Clinical audit and Quality Improvement.
Some experience may be gained in all aspects of non-invasive cardiac investigations and in addition, some experience in assisting at cardiac catheters may be obtained
Some experience in procedural techniques including central line insertion, pleural taps and cardioversion maybe obtained.
Person specification
APPLICATION COMPLETION
Essential
- ALL sections of application form FULLY completed according to written guidelines
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history. At least 6-months’ experience (at SHO level) in cardiology, critical care or renal medicine
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice .
Desirable
- MRCP
EXPERIENCE /QUALIFICATION
Essential
- Up to date and fit to practice safely
- MRCP 1
- At least 6-months’ experience (at SHO level) in cardiology
Desirable
- At least 6-months experience within the NHS
CLINICAL /ACADEMIC /RESEARCH & PERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- Technical Knowledge & Clinical Expertise: Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgment & prioritise clinical need. Demonstrates appropriate technical competence & evidence of development of excellent diagnostic skills & judgement
- Judgement under Pressure: Capacity to operate effectively under pressure & remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations. Awareness of own limitations & when to ask for help
- Problem Solving: Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind. Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving
- Situation Awareness: Capacity to monitor and anticipate situations that may change rapidly
- Decision Making: Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills
- Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands, follows instructions
- Research Skills: Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management & evidence-based practice. Understanding of research basic research principles, methodology & ethics, with potential to contribute to research
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of active participation in audit
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This advert is for Junior Clinical Fellow in Cardiology with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Junior Medical doctor Cardiology role. The advertised salary is £54,499 pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 6 months (BASED ON REVIEW SUBJECT TO EXTENSION UNTIL 24MONTHS). The application deadline is 28 Jun 2026.
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