Job overview
This is a 12 months fixed-term post. The appointee would be based in the Cardiology Directorate at Wythenshawe Hospital, part of the Manchester Heart Institute. The role will combine working alongside and supporting Consultant Cardiologists within Cath Labs, Critical Care and ward settings. This post is suitable for individuals who wish to complete a period of higher training in implantable devices and develop their practical, research and management skills prior to applying for a consultant post.
There is an expectation that the post holder contributes to the middle grade on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
The post is based at Wythenshawe Hospital, which provides tertiary cardiac services to the South Manchester and North Cheshire area and is supported by on-site cardiothoracic surgery and an active cardiac transplant unit. The Cardiology department has five cardiac catheter laboratories.
The post holder will have the opportunity to fulfil an operator role in the device service in the Cath Labs and a device troubleshooting role in outpatients commensurate with the level of the post holder's experience. There will be a commitment to at least one regular clinic per week. There will also be a specific responsibility for updating and maintaining clinical data in the Devices database as well as auditing the same data.
The device service delivers around 1000 device procedures/year and the successful candidate will work with a team of 6 in-house device implanting cardiologists who perform a wide range of device procedures for a population of 2m. The post-holder can expect to contribute to a substantial proportion of these procedures.
There is an expectation that the post-holder will make a significant contribution to the research and audit programme and quality improvement programmes in the department and also to the department's educational programme.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn and is creating an exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, we champion collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate, providing a scale of opportunity that is extraordinary.
We've created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness and drive research and innovation through the introduction of Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. We're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which outlines how MFT continues to make healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. The Candidate Essentials Guide provides details about the Trust, our benefits, and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. This document also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before submitting an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
We're looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification Essential
Mb ChB, MRCP or equivalent Competent in bradycardia device implantation as sole operator 4 years experience in General Cardiology at Middle Grade level Desirable Competent in bi-ventricular device implantation as sole operator Accredited in BHRS/EHRA or IBHRE device examinations Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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This is a 12 months fixed-term post. The appointee would be based in the Cardiology Directorate at Wythenshawe Hospital, part of the Manchester Heart Institute. The role will combine working alongside and supporting Consultant Cardiologists within Cath Labs, Critical Care and ward settings. This post is suitable for individuals who wish to complete a period of higher training in implantable devices and develop their practical, research and management skills prior to applying for a consultant post.
There is an expectation that the post holder contributes to the middle grade on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
The post is based at Wythenshawe Hospital, which provides tertiary cardiac services to the South Manchester and North Cheshire area and is supported by on-site cardiothoracic surgery and an active cardiac transplant unit. The Cardiology department has five cardiac catheter laboratories.
The post holder will have the opportunity to fulfil an operator role in the device service in the Cath Labs and a device troubleshooting role in outpatients commensurate with the level of the post holder's experience. There will be a commitment to at least one regular clinic per week. There will also be a specific responsibility for updating and maintaining clinical data in the Devices database as well as auditing the same data.
The device service delivers around 1000 device procedures/year and the successful candidate will work with a team of 6 in-house device implanting cardiologists who perform a wide range of device procedures for a population of 2m. The post-holder can expect to contribute to a substantial proportion of these procedures.
There is an expectation that the post-holder will make a significant contribution to the research and audit programme and quality improvement programmes in the department and also to the department's educational programme.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn and is creating an exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, we champion collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate, providing a scale of opportunity that is extraordinary.
We've created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness and drive research and innovation through the introduction of Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. We're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which outlines how MFT continues to make healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. The Candidate Essentials Guide provides details about the Trust, our benefits, and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. This document also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before submitting an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
We're looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification Essential
Mb ChB, MRCP or equivalent Competent in bradycardia device implantation as sole operator 4 years experience in General Cardiology at Middle Grade level Desirable Competent in bi-ventricular device implantation as sole operator Accredited in BHRS/EHRA or IBHRE device examinations Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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