Job summary

This post provides out-of-programme training in inherited cardiac conditions (ICC) for a candidate with suitable experience in clinical Cardiology. We expect post holders to undertake the same educational obligations as their colleagues.There will be opportunity to work in clinic, inpatients, imaging, exercise physiology, genetics as well as research and teaching.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Training and Responsibilities:Clinic:? Cardiomyopathies: new and follow-up patients? Specialist clinic evaluating and investigating families with sudden arrhythmicdeath.Inpatients:Routine care of patients admitted under the care of the ICC team and evaluation ofthose referred for an opinion from the ICC team.Exercise PhysiologyTraining in conduct and interpretation of cardiopulmonary exercise testing

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£51,931 to £69,976 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED8314614SBH

Job locations

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Genetics1. Training in basic clinical genetics / genetic counselling2. Conducting family screening.3. Instruction in basic laboratory techniques (DNA extraction / PCR /sequencing)Non-clinical training and responsibilities:Research1. Work with clinical and research staff on existing projects2. Develop own research project in inherited cardiac diseaseTeaching To participate in teaching of medical students.Governance To participate in audit and clinical governance at Barts Heart. This may includeresponsibility for managing multidisciplinary meetings and/or a programme ofclinical audit.

Job description Job responsibilities Genetics1. Training in basic clinical genetics / genetic counselling2. Conducting family screening.3. Instruction in basic laboratory techniques (DNA extraction / PCR /sequencing)Non-clinical training and responsibilities:Research1. Work with clinical and research staff on existing projects2. Develop own research project in inherited cardiac diseaseTeaching To participate in teaching of medical students.Governance To participate in audit and clinical governance at Barts Heart. This may includeresponsibility for managing multidisciplinary meetings and/or a programme ofclinical audit.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Successful completion of MRCP or equivalent
• Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment

Desirable

• Post graduate medical research degree

Experience

Essential

• Working in MDTs
• Previous experience of working as ST1/2 or equivalent
• Previous cardiology experience

Desirable

• Managing young patients with heart disease
• Genetic counselling
• Managing cases and families with inherited cardiomyopathy
• Advanced cardiac imaging
• Interpretation of genetic test results

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Good knowledge of the spectrum of cardiological disease
• Good knowledge of the spectrum of cardiological disease
• Managing symptoms and mortality risks in patients with progressive chronic cardiac disease
• Teaching and education
• Good leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses & other agencies.
• Enthusiasm & ability to work under pressure.
• Good organisational skills.

Desirable

• Managing implantable cardiac devices
• Research methodology and audit

Other

Essential

• Ability to work in a team
• Maintain and safeguard patients through CPD and appraisal
• Ability to supervise junior colleagues in a professional manner
• Commitment to Governance and patient safety through audit and CPD

Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Successful completion of MRCP or equivalent Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment Desirable Post graduate medical research degree Experience Essential Working in MDTs Previous experience of working as ST1/2 or equivalent Previous cardiology experience Desirable Managing young patients with heart disease Genetic counselling Managing cases and families with inherited cardiomyopathy Advanced cardiac imaging Interpretation of genetic test results Knowledge & Skills Essential Good knowledge of the spectrum of cardiological disease Good knowledge of the spectrum of cardiological disease Managing symptoms and mortality risks in patients with progressive chronic cardiac disease Teaching and education Good leadership skills. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses & other agencies. Enthusiasm & ability to work under pressure. Good organisational skills. Desirable Managing implantable cardiac devices Research methodology and audit Other Essential Ability to work in a team Maintain and safeguard patients through CPD and appraisal Ability to supervise junior colleagues in a professional manner Commitment to Governance and patient safety through audit and CPD

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 the UK 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 see NHS 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 the UK 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 see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)