Senior Clinical Fellow in Inherited Cardiac Conditions

Title of Post: Senior Clinical Fellow in Inherited Cardiac Conditions (Post CCT or ST7/equivalent level), Teaching and Training Commitments: GSTT is both an undergraduate and a postgraduate teaching centre and Clinical Fellows are expected to take an active role in the postgraduate teaching activities. Clinical Fellows should attend ward rounds as required and these rounds should be considered a teaching opportunity for more junior staff. In addition they may be required to undertake informal teaching of medical students, nurses and other paramedical staff.

Teaching: The post-holder will be expected to contribute as appropriate in the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Clinical Governance: All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management. They will be expected to produce evidence of their contribution in these areas and their audit of their own clinical work as part of their appraisal.
Mutual Obligation to Monitor Hours: There is a contractual obligation on employers to monitor working hours through robust local monitoring arrangements supported by national guidance, and on individual doctors to co-operate with those monitoring arrangements.

New Deal & European Working Time Directive (EWTD): All posts and working patterns are under constant review in line with both New Deal and EWTD guidelines

Appraisal: All medical and dental staff are required to undertake appraisal.

Guy's and St Thomas' is one of the largest hospital trusts in the country, with a staff of over 9,500, a turnover of over £600 million and 3/4 million patient contacts a year. The Trust comprises two of London's oldest and best known teaching hospitals. The hospitals have a long history, dating back almost 900 years, and have been at the forefront of medical progress and innovation since they were founded. Both hospitals have built on these traditions and continue to have a reputation for excellence and innovation., Caring - We put patients first. We provide patient and person-centred care. We care about others' needs and wellbeing. We listen. We are compassionate to ourselves and others. We reflect on our actions. We are respectful and welcoming.

Ambitious - We innovate and strive for excellence. We act with integrity. We act on staff and patient feedback. We seek ways to improve the care and experience of others. We are efficient. We are committed to growth. We find new ways to deliver excellence.

Inclusive - We respect each other and work collaboratively. We act on diverse views. We put ourselves in 'others' shoes'. We are building an anti-racism organisation. We seek opportunities to collaborate. We show sensitivity towards diversity of culture.

It is intended that the post holder will contribute to the comprehensive non-invasive cardiology service at Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS trust working with multidisciplinary colleagues within the cardiology team.