Trust Registrar in Cardiology

Trust Specialist Registrar (ST3-ST7) Maternity leave cover An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the cardiology team at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. We are looking to recruit Trust Specialist Registrar (ST3-ST7) who is seeking development of their skills and knowledge in Cardiology. Cross site working is expected. Northwick Park has a busy 43 bedded cardiology ward inclusive of an 8 bedded coronary care unit. The ward includes a chest pain assessment service for patients admitted through the Emergency Department. This will include liaison with the specialist nursing team who make the initial assessment of the patients on the Acute Assessment Unit and their prioritisation for either stress-echo or angiogram. Ealing Hospital has a dedicated cardiology ward, a cardiac catheter lab and an innovative heart failure service currently being piloted.

The appointee will generally be responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients admitted to the Cardiology department under direct supervision of a consultant.

There is an opportunity to train and gain experience in coronary angiography, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, echocardiography and stress echocardiography TOE.

It will also give you the opportunity to get involved in outpatient activities, which include sessions in one-stoppathways where patients undergo a comprehensive assessment, a multi-disciplinary approach to managing care and follow-up in one session. There will also be the opportunity to develop specialist interests such as Heart Failure.