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Job summary We are seeking an ambitious, committed Junior Clinical Fellow who is excited to be part of a service that is central to the future of cardiology in South London, and has outstanding patient care at its heart. Previous NHS experience is essential. Main duties of the job The department of Cardiology at St. George's is seeking to appoint a Junior Clinical Fellow (ST1-2) for 1 year fixed term to work as part of a busy unit. Caring for inpatients and outpatients Attendance in Cardiology Junior Doctor Rotation The post holder will, along with consultant and registrar colleagues, contribute to the provision of Cardiology services to St George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, including diagnosis and treatment of patients of the Trust in such hospitals, clinics or other premises as is required. continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in his/her care. The Department of Cardiology based in the Atkinson Morley Wing at St George's Hospital, deals with the full spectrum of adult cardiology. About usFor further details / informal visits contact: Dr Kristopher Knott - Consultant Cardiologist: Details Date posted 10 June 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £49,909 to £70,425 a year pa Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 200-MC712721-7244221-RG/2 Job locations St Georges Hospital Blackshaw Road London SW17 0QTJob description Job responsibilities The candidate will form part of a team of 9 cardiology ST1/2 doctors and 2 physicians associates responsible for the care of in-patients within the cardiology unit, working a shift system with a week of nights every 9 weeks (4 and 3 split), with prospective cover. The on-call specialty doctor is part of the cardiothoracic resuscitation team, and provides ward based-cover to the 3 cardiothoracic wards. The on call specialty doctor will be responsible for admitting cardiology referrals from the A and E department. The candidate is responsible for the admission and preliminary management of elective and inter-hospitaltransfer patients. Each specialty doctor is assigned to a consultant team for regular ward rounds and 1-2-cardiology out-patients. There will be the opportunity to perform DC cardioversion for cardiac arrhythmias. There will be the opportunity to observe diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac catheterisation, the insertion of temporary and permanent pacemakers and implantable defibrillators, the insertion of intra-aortic balloon pumps, transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography. There may be the opportunity for further training in echocardiography and cardiac nuclear medicine for interested applicants. Continued cardiological education is maintained by weekly echocardiography meetings, weekly audit and mortality/morbidity meetings, and weekly angiographic meetings. In addition there is a regular registrar based clinical teaching session. Participation in clinical audit is essential and there will be the opportunity to perform an audit project. Job description Job responsibilities The candidate will form part of a team of 9 cardiology ST1/2 doctors and 2 physicians associates responsible for the care of in-patients within the cardiology unit, working a shift system with a week of nights every 9 weeks (4 and 3 split), with prospective cover. The on-call specialty doctor is part of the cardiothoracic resuscitation team, and provides ward based-cover to the 3 cardiothoracic wards. The on call specialty doctor will be responsible for admitting cardiology referrals from the A and E department. The candidate is responsible for the admission and preliminary management of elective and inter-hospitaltransfer patients. Each specialty doctor is assigned to a consultant team for regular ward rounds and 1-2-cardiology out-patients. There will be the opportunity to perform DC cardioversion for cardiac arrhythmias. There will be the opportunity to observe diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac catheterisation, the insertion of temporary and permanent pacemakers and implantable defibrillators, the insertion of intra-aortic balloon pumps, transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography. There may be the opportunity for further training in echocardiography and cardiac nuclear medicine for interested applicants. Continued cardiological education is maintained by weekly echocardiography meetings, weekly audit and mortality/morbidity meetings, and weekly angiographic meetings. In addition there is a regular registrar based clinical teaching session. Participation in clinical audit is essential and there will be the opportunity to perform an audit project. Person Specification Qualifications EssentialMBBS Full Registration with GMC DesirableMRCP/FRCA/FFICM part 1 ACCS ATLS/ALS/APLS Knowledge EssentialCompletion of postgraduate training to level of FY2 or equivalent One year experience in acute medicine in secondary care at ST1/2 Grade DesirableExperience in Cardiology at ST1/2 Grade Experience in Adult Critical Care Personal Skills EssentialGood organisational skills Good communication skills Commitment to continuing personal development Person Specification Qualifications EssentialMBBS Full Registration with GMC DesirableMRCP/FRCA/FFICM part 1 ACCS ATLS/ALS/APLS Knowledge EssentialCompletion of postgraduate training to level of FY2 or equivalent One year experience in acute medicine in secondary care at ST1/2 Grade DesirableExperience in Cardiology at ST1/2 Grade Experience in Adult Critical Care Personal Skills EssentialGood organisational skills Good communication skills Commitment to continuing personal development 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 theUK 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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 theUK 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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address St Georges Hospital Blackshaw Road London SW17 0QTEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address St Georges Hospital Blackshaw Road London SW17 0QTEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)#J-18808-Ljbffr