Trust Registrar ST3-8 Level (MN37) - Cardiology

We are looking for a further full time post for a Trust grade Doctor ST3-8 level at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust (WHHT).

These posts have been developed to support our expanding Cardiology department in order to have a full complement of 7 SpRs (4 Deanery StRs and 3 trust grade SpRs)., The post holder will work as part of the West Hertfordshire Cardiology Department. Whilst currently not part of the formal Deanery Training Programme, this post offers an excellent training opportunity to junior doctors that have completed their core medical training and plan a career in Cardiology.

It will involve treatment of in-patients and out-patients and training in all main aspects of cardiology (echocardiography, CT coronary angiography, cardiac MRI, interventional cardiology and implantation of permanent pacemakers).

For more experienced applicant there is potential for training in electrophysiology and implantation of complex devices. Our current trust grades are working successfully towards accreditation in echo and MRCP qualification, presenting in international meetings and are encouraged to apply for deanery posts.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

£37,068 to £57,570 a year including £149 HCA per annum