Senior Clinical Fellow in Electrophysiology
Job summary
This post is aimed at senior trainees in cardiac electrophysiology who already have experience in catheter ablation and cardiac device implantation who are within 6 months of their CCT. The job is primarily EP Lab-based with one clinic per week (and occasional extras) and specialist EP ward referral duties. The aim is to gain experience in complex ablation (e.g. atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia), developing competence as a solo operator and prepare for a consultant role.
Main duties of the job
Responsibility for the care of adult patients undergoing investigation and treatment of heart rhythm conditions Day-to-day running of EP lab lists (patient consent and preparation, list coordination, discharge planning and administration) Support of ablation and cardiac implantable device lists Autonomous "Fellow" EP lists in the lab Presentation and discussion of clinical cases at the multi-professional MDT Participation in research, governance and clinical audit within the unit. Arrhythmia Clinic at OUH and occasionally associated hospitals. Involvement in the training and supervision of junior medical staff in the EP lab, including the teaching of medical and nursing students.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
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Job responsibilities
Responsibility for the care of adult patients undergoing investigation and treatment of heart rhythm conditions Day-to-day running of EP lab lists (patient consent and preparation, list coordination, discharge planning and administration) Support of ablation and cardiac implantable device lists Autonomous Fellow EP lists in the lab Presentation and discussion of clinical cases at the multi-professional MDT Participation in research, governance and clinical audit within the unit. Arrhythmia Clinic at OUH and occasionally associated hospitals. Involvement in the training and supervision of junior medical staff in the EP lab, including the teaching of medical and nursing students.
Person Specification
Qualifications · Essential
GMC Full Licence to Practice MRCP or equivalent
Experience · Essential
General training in cardiology to registrar year 5 level or equivalent. Experience in cardiac electrophysiology (a minimum of 12 months Within 6 months of CCT in Cardiology
Desirable
Experience in transseptal punctures (solo operator). Previous first-operatorexperience in pulmonary vein isolation ablation. Interest in research withpublications. CCT in Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology experience in pulmonary vein isolation ablation. Interest in research withpublications. Skills & Knowledge Essential experience in pulmonary vein isolation ablation. Interest in research withpublications.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
