Senior Locally Employed Doctor in TAVI

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Working in the lab directly with consultant proctors for both Edwards Sapien and Medtronic Evolut valves the trainee would also be involved performing procedures with highly trained operators, who are involved in training other consultant teams around UK and Europe and so will be exposed to the optimal procedural techniques. In addition, as only one of a handful of UK sites using the Biosensors Allegra valve, the trainee will be involved in procedures with a wide variety of platforms.

As one of the founder sites globally for the cusp overlap view for deployment of self expanding valves, and with one the lowest pacemaker rates of any unit worldwide, as well as specific expertise in TAVI for bicuspid disease and one of the largest units for alternative access in the UK, there will be ample opportunities to write up case series and other publications. Indeed this will be an expectation of any successful candidate, with dedicated job planned time (see below) The post will also work with our cardiology research nurse team to support the department's current and future portfolio of national clinical trial work. Currently this will afford the opportunity to train in cerebral protection devices such as the Sentinel.

The team comprises interventional cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, TAVI nurses and full imaging, interventional radiology and vascular surgical support. Supervising consultants will be Dr Fraser, Dr Chowdhary, Dr Keshavarzi, Dr Sarma, Dr Buch and Mr Hasan.

The ideal candidates will be highly motivated, have a keen interest in cardiac imaging, valvular heart disease, interventional cardiology, and clinical research. Good communication skills and organisational skills are vital, you should be able to work well both in a group and independently. A relevant primary medical qualification and current holding of, or eligibility for UK professional registration are mandatory. You should recognise that the job description reflects core activities of the post and you should be prepared to adopt a dynamic and flexible approach.

Undergraduate medical students from the University of Manchester Medical School are taught throughout the Trust and the post-holder is required to participate in undergraduate and post graduate clinical teaching.

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria

• Mb ChB, MRCP or equivalent
• Competent in coronary angiography as sole operator
• 4 years experience in General Cardiology at Middle Grade level
• Ability to make independent decision and communicate effectively with supervising consultants
• Leadership skills - supervision of junior medical staff
• Ability to co-ordinate patient care and follow up in MDT environment
• Excellent spoken and written English, well developed communication skills
• Teaching experience

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience of coronary intervention
• Experience in echocardiography and cardiac CT or CMR

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 210.4KB)
• Person Specification (PDF, 256.6KB)
• Functional Requirements form (PDF, 928.2KB)
• Candidate Essential Guide Non Medical (PDF, 1.3MB)
• Candidate Essential Guide Medical and Dental (PDF, 895.9KB)