Senior fellow in adult congenital heart disease (ACHD)

University Hospital Southampton ,
Southampton, Hampshire
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Online applications are invited for a Senior Fellow post on the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Team at University Hospital Southampton. ABOUT THE TEAM This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team of twelve congenital cardiologists in the highly rewarding specialty of congenital cardiology. The unit offers a supra-regional service for the management of adult congenital heart patients in the South of England and covers all relevant clinical sub-specialties including cardiac obstetric services, electrophysiology, complex imaging, devices, interventional catheter based procedures and a full ACHD surgical program WHAT YOU'LL DO The Senior Fellow will work in Adult Congenital Heart Disease under the supervision of Dr Aisling Carroll, Dr Tony Salmon, Dr Samantha Fitzsimmons, Dr Lindsay Smith and the team of congenital cardiologists. The congenital heart disease team assist in the post-operative care of congenital heart disease surgical patients and the Adult Congenital Specialist Fellow will also work under the supervision of the cardiac surgical consultants and cardiac intensivists. The Senior Fellow will be required to undertake transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography with training in congenital heart disease provided. Training will be given in congenital cardiac catheterisation, pacemaker and arrhythmia management and electrophysiology in congenital heart disease. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR The successful applicant should possess Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health or equivalent post graduate qualification and should be registered with the GMC. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU As one of the largest acute teaching Trust's in England, we can offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. We believe you deserve the best possible surroundings in which to do your job and we want to support you in doing your job to the best of your ability. As a Trust, we support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. You'll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview. Our LiveWell and inspire programme offers opportunities, support and advice, including smoking cessation services, exercise and activity classes, and support for mental health. UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled toa minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata) on appointment, can access on-site nursery facilities (subject to availability), and we offer a generous pension scheme. ABOUT OUR TRUST AND SOUTHAMPTON UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and only an hour on the train from central London. The New Forest National Park and the beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than those in London, 13 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted and 13 nearby green spaces to enjoy. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists). Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay) Basic Salary - MT04 49,036 Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application. Interviews will be confirmed with the potential candidate. Job Reference: MT0295 - This vacancy closes on or before: 03 July 2020 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO APPLY If you're interested in applying for this role, we'd encourage you to get in touch using the contact information at the bottom of this advert with any questions or if you would like to arrange an informal visit. Alternatively, if you're ready to apply, please follow the link below to complete an application. For further details / informal visits contact: Dr Aisling Carroll Consultant Cardiologist ACHD 02381206230 Aisling.carroll@uhs.nhs.uk Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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