Adult Congenital Heart Disease ST6
Person Specification
Requirements
Essential
Desirable
Basic
Full Registration with GMC
MBBS (or equivalent)
Higher degree
Postgraduate
MRCP or equivalent
ACLS
Qualification
Hold a National Training Number in either
Cardiology or Paediatric Cardiology
Experience
What length and type
of work experience is
required
This post is suitable for an existing
specialty trainee who has completed
ST3-ST5 Cardiology training or ST4-ST5
Paediatric Cardiology training and who
wishes to specialise in the care of adult
patients with congenital heart disease
Evidence of interest in congenital cardiology
Ability
Knowledge, Clinical
and Technical Skills
Clear logical thinking showing an
analytical scientific approach. Good echo
skills. Conversant with most medical
emergencies and the ability to perform
essential procedures
Knowledge of cardiology complications, their
treatment and prevention
Teaching
To value the importance of teaching
others and continuing self-education
Experience of teaching undergraduates and
allied health professionals
Personal qualities
Good communication and language skills,
oral and written.
B.S.E. accreditation
Must be calm, compassionate and able to
respond efficiently to various
circumstances, which may change rapidly
Ability to work within and lead a multidisciplinary team
Awareness of own limitations and
strengths
Productive time management
Audit and Research
Understanding of audit
Management Ability
Interest and enthusiasm in developing
management skills
Special requirements Ability to work almost independently in
of the post
the management of the general
Cardiology patient or Paediatric
Cardiology patient including inpatient and
outpatient management, with guidance
from the consultant team
Evidence of previous audit and/or research
activity or interest
Demonstrable ability in managing other staff
in previous posts