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Applications are invited for a resident doctor ( ST3+) with an interest in cardiovascular research, at the University Hospitals of the North Midlands. This position has both academic and clinical components, the research element of this post will be supported by Professor Mamas Mammas.
The successful candidates rota will reflect a 50% clinical and 50% research role. This post will supplement current deanery training posts and will be for 1 year, with the option to extend for a further 12 months by mutual agreement.
In addition to dedicated research time, the successful candidate will contribute to the cardiology registrar on call rota, ward based inpatient care, cardiology outpatient clinics, and will have opportunities to further their research portfolio. As a major tertiary cardiac centre, UHNM is well equipped to deliver training.
The successful candidate will join a team of 11 cardiology registrars (St3- St8). The principle tasks will involve:
Provision of inpatient services for cardiology, including support / supervision for the junior doctor team and regular ward rounds to ensure effective clinical management of patients admitted to cardiology at UHNM and to facilitate timely discharge of patients.
On- call duties for cardiology will include participation in a non resident partial shift rota, currently 1 in 12. On call cover for Cardiology will involve assessment and management of patients with acute cardiovascular problems from A&E, acute medicine, other specialties across UHNM and transfer from other hospitals. UHNM have a 24/7 primary PCI service which the on-call registrar will also support. UHNM have an established team of advanced specialist practitioners in cardiology which also support the care of cardiac patients in urgent care portals and across the cardiology bed base.
The successful candidate will be expected to deliver transthoracic echocardiography as part of patient assessment and therefore must be proficient in emergency echo.
As a major tertary cardic centre and teaching hospital, UHNM has a strong track record of delivering high quality training. The successful candidate will be offered training in a sub-specialty of choice.
Please refer to the attached Job Pack for a detailed person specification and job description, including essential criteria for the role.