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Call for EOI: TRAINING AND EDUCATION WORKING GROUP

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Call for EOI: TRAINING AND EDUCATION WORKING GROUP

1st June 2023

Dear BCIS member,

We would like to invite expressions of interest from current BCIS members keen to have a role in the continued development of our Society by contributing to the work of the Training and Education Group.

Training and Education Group Committee Members (3 posts)

The Training and Education Group (TEG) is responsible for coordinating all T&E activities within the Society. These activities include provision of a wide range of educational events for its members, including fellowships, BCIS courses & sessions at ACI. The group is also central to the support of the BCIS interventional fellowship programme.

We are looking for enthusiastic members who have novel ideas to develop the goals of the TEG and BCIS for the future.

We hope to improve the gender representation within the Training and Education Working Group with these posts.

Eligibility/Person Specification

Applications are open to any member of BCIS, and it is expected that the applicant will have some experience of education and training in the field of interventional cardiology.

Candidates should also be able to demonstrate experience of committee work, good organisational and leadership abilities.

The positions are for a 3-year term and will commence September 2023.

Application

Application is by self-nomination, with reference to the person specification above. A supporting statement from the candidate, no more than 500 words, which specifically addresses their suitability for the role must accompany self-nomination for the application to be valid.

The closing date is Friday 30th June at 12 noon. If you wish to apply, please do so via the form at the bottom of this page ahead of the deadline as noted above.

These applications will be scored by a panel consisting of the TEG Chair, currently Dougie Muir, together with other members of BCIS Council. Successful candidates will be chosen based upon the best scores.

If you have any questions relating to these roles, please feel free to contact us for further information (douglasmuir@nhs.net or gerald.clesham@nhs.net). If you have any questions about the application process, please email BCIS@millbrookconferences.co.uk.

With kind regards,

Dougie Muir
Training and Education Group Lead

Gerald Clesham
BCIS Honorary Secretary

BCIS Secretariat, Millbrook Medical Conferences Ltd
Unit 8, Midland Court, Central Park, Lutterworth
Leicestershire LE17 4PN

Structural PCI Fellowship: Vancouver 2024

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Structural PCI Fellowship: Vancouver 2024

8th March 2023

Vancouver, Canada, starting July 2024

Open for Applications, Deadline: Friday 31st March 2023 at 5 PM

This post offers well established, high-quality, high-volume PCI and structural training in a prominent international cardiac centre. The post is funded for 2 years and has a work programme primarily focused on catheter laboratory activity. There are opportunities for participating in research and PCI and structural heart disease programmes. As well as offering advanced training, this post provides an excellent opportunity to live and work in another country and experience a different healthcare system.

This post is highly competitive and most suitable for individuals who already have a strong background of interventional training with academic research. A previous exposure to structural training is desirable.

Access to the fellowships is limited to UK trainees in their final 2 years of specialist registrar training and are BCIS members. The supervising consultants act on behalf of the BCIS Training and Education Group.

HOW TO APPLY

If you would like to apply for this fellowship, please submit your application via the form at the bottom of the page.

Within the form, you will need to attach a detailed CV (this should include a personal statement and procedural numbers) AND letters of support from two supervisory consultants. If you have any issues with the application process please email BCIS@millbrookconferences.co.uk.

Deadline for applications is Friday 31st March 2023 at 5 PM. The interview date will be announced to all candidates on receipt of application. Keep the date free! Be sure to secure leave to cover the possibility of being shortlisted for this prestigious fellowship.

 

BCIS Secretariat, Millbrook Medical Conferences Ltd
Unit 8, Midland Court, Central Park, Lutterworth
Leicestershire LE17 4PN

PCI Fellowship: Victoria, Adelaide & Auckland 2024

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PCI Fellowship: Victoria, Adelaide & Auckland 2024

8th March 2023

Flinders Medical Centre Adelaide, Australia – May 2024 – May 2025

Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand – January 2024 – January 2025

Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada – January 2024 – January 2025

 

Open for applications, Deadline: Friday 31st March 2023 at 5 PM

These posts offer well established, high-quality, high-volume interventional training in  prominent international cardiac centres. The posts are funded for 12 months and have a work programme primarily focused on interventional research. As well as offering advanced interventional training, they provide an excellent opportunity to live and work in another country and experience a different healthcare system.

These posts are highly competitive and are most suitable for individuals who already have a strong background of interventional training and academic research.

Access to the fellowships is limited to UK trainees in their final 2 years of Specialist Registrar training who intend to specialise in interventional cardiology and are BCIS members. The supervising consultants act on behalf of the BCIS Training and Education Group.

HOW TO APPLY

If you would like to apply for one of these fellowships, please submit your application via the form at the bottom of the page.

Within the form, you will need to attach a detailed CV (this should include a personal statement and procedural numbers) AND letters of support from two supervisory consultants. If you have any issues with the application process please email BCIS@millbrookconferences.co.uk.

If you do not indicate a preference, you will automatically be considered for all three fellowship posts. Fellowship posts will be allocated to successful candidates after interviews have taken place.

Deadline for applications is Friday 31st March 2023 at 5 PM. The interview date will be announced to all candidates on receipt of application. Keep the date free! Be sure to secure leave to cover the possibility of being shortlisted for this prestigious fellowship.

BCIS Secretariat, Millbrook Medical Conferences Ltd
Unit 8, Midland Court, Central Park, Lutterworth
Leicestershire LE17 4PN

Call For Expressions of Interest: AHP Working Group Member Without Portfolio

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Call For Expressions of Interest: AHP Working Group Member Without Portfolio

10th February 2023

Dear BCIS AHP member,

We would like to invite expressions of interest from BCIS members keen to have a role in the continued development of our Society by contributing to the work of the AHP Group.

Allied Health Professional Working Group Member Without Portfolio (5 posts)

We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic and experienced allied health professionals to join the Group and play a key role in its various activities including: organisation of the BCIS AHP Summer Meeting; ACI – AHP sessions. You can find out more details about the Allied Health Professionals Group on the BCIS website where there is a dedicated AHP area.

The tenure for the role is for three years, with immediate start upon appointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications: Relevant professional qualification for discipline.

Experience: Relevant experience in interventional cardiology practice. As a guide, indicative experience of eight years post qualification with at least five years working within interventional cardiology desirable. Minimum of two years at senior level.

Other: an interest in teaching and education is essential with an expected commitment to take part in sessions during the AHP Summer meeting and ACI. Experience of delivering talks / leading teaching sessions is desirable. Must be an allied health professional and BCIS member.

We are looking for enthusiastic members who have novel ideas to develop the goals of the AHP group and BCIS for the future.

Application

Application is by self-nomination, with reference to the person specification above. A supporting statement from the candidate, no more than 1 side of A4, which specifically addresses their suitability for the role must accompany self-nomination in order for the application to be valid.

Feel free to pass on details to other AHP colleagues who may be interested. If your colleague(s) is not currently a member of BCIS, they would be very welcome to join. Click here for further details. Membership of BCIS is required for the posts.

These applications will be scored by a panel consisting of the AHP Chair, currently Sarah Carson, together with other members of BCIS Council. Successful candidates will be chosen based upon the best scores.

The deadline for applications is Friday 3rd March at 5pm.

Informal enquiries are welcome – please contact any member of the Working Group or alternatively, please contact the Group via bcis@millbrookconferences.co.uk.

Best wishes,

Sarah Carson

AHP Working Group Lead

BCIS Secretariat, Millbrook Medical Conferences Ltd
Unit 8, Midland Court, Central Park, Lutterworth
Leicestershire LE17 4PN

Call For Expressions of Interest: Trainee Speakers For Educational Forums

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Call For Expressions of Interest: Trainee Speakers For Educational Forums

3rd February 2023

Dear all,

The BCIS educational forum has now been running for over 18 months and has been a great success, with high numbers attending live in-person and watching on-demand after. The sessions address the Joint Royal College of Physicians Training Board (JRCPTB) higher specialist interventional cardiology curriculum.

We are now looking for expressions of interest (by means of reply email BCIS@millbrookconferences.co.uk) for more trainee speakers (June 2023 onwards) to continue delivering high-quality sessions for all BCIS members to enjoy. The sessions last for one hour in total and start at 19:00 on the second Tuesday of the month.

Kind regards,

Sam McGrath, BCIS Trainee Representative

BCIS Website Tutorial

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BCIS Website Tutorial

Take a look at everything the BCIS website has to offer for its members with this mini tutorial, showcased recently at BCIS ACI 2023, 18-20 January, at the London Hilton Metropole. The tutorial showcases all resources available to members of BCIS, and how to find and use them. If you have any website feedback, please email bcis@millbrookconferences.co.uk with you comments.

 

BCIS ACI 2023 – Young Investigator Award

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BCIS ACI 2023 – Young Investigator Award

7th October 2022

Call for abstracts is open!

CALL FOR submissions – young investigator award

Dear BCIS Member,

I am pleased to invite you to submit one or more abstracts to showcase your research in competition for the BCIS Young Investigator Award 2023.

This award is open to BCIS members. Clinicians should be in training or in either a locum or fellowship post in advance of taking up a substantive consultant appointment. The applicant would normally be presenting original data from a project for which they have played a leading role, but will freely acknowledge the contribution of their supervisor and the rest of the research team.

Applications will be graded and the top four will be invited to present their abstract to a panel of judges. The winner will then be invited to present their abstract at a main session at ACI 2023,  and will receive their certificate and prize from the President at the conference dinner on Thursday, 19 January 2023.

All submissions should be submitted via the form below by the closing date of 5pm on the 4th November.

I am happy to answer all queries about the award via bcis@millbrookconferences.co.uk

Good luck!

Prof Colin Berry, Lead, BCIS R&D Committee

 

 

Instructions for applicants:

Submissions should fit the following criteria:

  • Name of applicant first and in bold, followed by list of co-authors where appropriate
  • Institution
  • All original research, basic or clinical
  • Maximum text of 500 words
  • Up to 1 table and 1 figure
  • Headings: Background; Method; Results; Conclusion
  • Not have been published more than 6 months before the closing date  (in other words the work can be at any stage of the process from unsubmitted to accepted for publication or very recently published)
  • Declaration of funding

BCIS Secretariat, Millbrook Medical Conferences Ltd
Unit 8, Midland Court, Central Park, Lutterworth
Leicestershire LE17 4PN

ACI 2023

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ACI 2023

BCIS Advanced Cardiovascular Intervention 2023
Wednesday 18th – Friday 20th January 2023   |   London Hilton Metropole

 Online registration is now closed

Online registration for ACI has now closed. Please turn up at the registration desks within the West Wing foyer of the London Hilton Metropole on your chosen days of attendance, and we can register you in person.

The programme starts at 9:30 AM on Wednesday and 8:30 AM on Thursday and Friday, so make sure you arrive with plenty of time to register.

  • You MUST be a BCIS member to attend.
  • Registration for Consultants and Trainees if free.
  • Registration for AHPs is £100 for a single day or £175 for all three days.

 

ACI 2023 Programme

The much-awaited programme for ACI 2023 is now available to view! Let’s get straight into it, here’s an insight into what’s sessions are to come:

  • The great debate: Is 7-day working the answer?
  • Drug-eluting balloons: Where do we stand?
  • Time for a rethink: Cardiogenic shock
  • Fails of the unexpected
  • Debate: After RIPCORD2, FAME 3, FLOWER MI, FUTURE: Has the pressure wire had its day?
  • Time for a rethink: Out of hospital cardiac arrest
  • Our experience of achieving equality at work by Mark Bullingham, CEO of Football Association
  • TAVI in the UK updated
  • Imaging in intracoronary cardiology
  • and much much more!

Regular ACI goers will be pleased to see the return of…

  • The National Audit Report
  • Live Cases
  • Angio Review Sessions
  • Innovation in Intervention
  • Complications Session
  • Trial Spotlights
  • The Lifetime Achievement, Young Investigator and Best Trainee Case Awards

 

VIEW THE FULL PROGRAMME HERE

Conference Information

Attendance is in-person only and is the principal opportunity for all of our extended cardiac catheter lab teams to meet in London to exchange opinions and experiences. It takes just a few minutes to secure your place, with options to attend for one, two or three days, on-site accommodation and a dinner ticket.

ACI is exclusively to all BCIS members and will once again offer a dynamic, relevant and innovative three day programme with dedicated sessions for Consultants, Trainees and AHPs. There’s something for all members of the cath lab team.

We hope you will agree that this conference is an essential part of your revalidation process and ongoing education!

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Calls for Expression of Interest: BCIS Fellow Editors

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BCIS is looking for enthusiastic Interventional Fellows to create regular content for the Fellows Corner section of the BCIS website.

Background Information

There are six fellow editor positions available within BCIS and each editor would be expected to produce two blog pieces for the website each year. Ideas for subject matter are listed below and other suggestions are welcomed. Support is provided to help with the writing of the content and proofreading, and your article will be viewed by members of the communications team before publishing. We would expect each article to be around 1,000 words in length. A content calendar will be created so editors know when their content should be created by. The first article will be published on the 1st of June, after which each article will be published in the first week of each month.

The positions would last for one year, with the option to extend at the discretion of the communication team.

You can see two examples of content created for the Fellows Corner area of the BCIS website below:

Suggested subject matters include:

  • How To Create A Killer CV
  • Are You Ready For A Consultant Job?
  • How To Deliver The Perfect Interview
  • How To Get The Consultant Job Of Your Dreams
  • Fellowship Abroad – Pros and Cons (contrasting views)
  • Basic Kit – Guide Catheters
  • Basic Kit – Guide Wires
  • Treating Bifurcations
  • Calcium Modification Strategies

Eligibility/Person Specification

Applications are open to any Trainee members of BCIS. Personal attributes should include a willingness to educate and share personal experiences with the wider BCIS membership. In addition, individuals should have high levels of enthusiasm and dedication to the writing of content and ideas for the Fellows Corner area of the website.

Application 

Application is by self-nomination, with reference to the person specification above. A supporting statement from the candidate, no more than 500 words, which specifically addresses their suitability for the role must accompany self-nomination for the application to be valid.

The closing date is Friday 6th May.

If you wish to apply, please do so via the form at the bottom of this page ahead of the deadline as noted above.

These applications will be scored by a panel consisting of Suneil Aggarwal, BCIS Website Lead and Clare Appleby, BCIS Honorary Secretary, together with other members of the BCIS Council. Successful candidates will be chosen based on the best cumulative score from the panel members.

If you have any questions relating to these roles, please feel free to contact Suneil Aggarwal for further information via email: suneil.aggarwal@lhch.nhs.uk. If you have any questions about the application process, please email BCIS@millbrookconferences.co.uk.

With kind regards,

Suneil Aggarwal and Clare Appleby.

BCIS Secretariat, Millbrook Medical Conferences Ltd
Unit 8, Midland Court, Central Park, Lutterworth
Leicestershire LE17 4PN

UK Fellowship Directory

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UK Fellowship Directory

We are fortunate in the UK to have a range of excellent interventional fellowships. Sometimes, however, it can be challenging for trainees to find a fellowship that meets their specific training needs and fits with their timings.

The idea of these pages is to provide trainees with a list of interventional fellowships to help plan their training. The within this directory you will find positions specifically for coronary, structural or a combination of both.

We hope that you find this a useful resource for planning your fellowships.

You can also refer to the BJCA’s Fellowship page to find cardiology fellowships currently accepting applications here.

 

If you would like to add a UK or international fellowship to this list, please email BCIS@millbrookconferences.co.uk, or fill in the form at the bottom of the page.

 

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Barts Heart Centre

What is the main focus of the role? Structural intervention only – TAVI, mitral/tricuspid and adult congenital intervention
Is there a salary? Full salary at registrar level
Number of first operator cases expected in one year Expected >100 1st operator TAVIs, some manage more, 25 1st operator ASD/PFO cases, depending on experience upto 50 1st operator other cases
Clinical on call commitment? No
Techniques TAVI with balloon-expanding and self-expanding valves, mitral TEER, VIV, TMVR, tricuspid TEER, ASD/PFO closure, pulmonary valve implantation, vascular access and closure
Number of fellows 2
24/7 pPCI? Yes
Strong points of the role The Structural Heart Intervention Program at the Barts Heart Centre is the largest in the UK, with more than 700 interventions per year, and access to many cutting edge technologies. For the successful candidate this is an exciting opportunity to receive advanced first operator training in all aspects of structural heart intervention including TAVI, mitral and tricuspid intervention, other valvular interventions PFO/ASD and the treatment of complex congenital heart defects. To work as part of a team to support all the Structural Heart Intervention Program activities including outpatient clinics, ward rounds, invasive procedures and multidisciplinary team meetings. Plenty of first operator experience, chance to get involved in latest technology
Rotation date August/September
Supervising Consultant Dr Suneil Aggarwal
Email Contact for Supervising Consultant suneil.aggarwal1@nhs.net
Email Contact for Application Submission suneil.aggarwal1@nhs.net

 

Bristol Heart Institute

What is the main focus of the role? Structural heart
Is there a salary? Yes
Number of first operator cases expected in one year TAVI – 150 first operator
TEER – Second operator – 25
PCI – ad hoc only ( Separate PCI fellow post)
Clinical on call commitment? No but available if desired
Techniques The Bristol Heart institute has a long standing aortic, pulmonary and more recently mitral and tricuspid programme. The unit performs around 350 TAVI’s per annum and benefits from a broad case mix in view of it’s designated status as a commiesioned mitral and GUCH centre
Number of fellows 1
24/7 pPCI? Yes
Strong points of the role The main focus on the role is TAVI – the unit provides superb opportunities for learning hands on TAVI in a high volume centre with a complex casemix. There is a separate PCI fellow post so arrangements are ad hoc for PCI training but previous post CCT fellows have covered lists and contributed to the PPCI rota to maintain expertise. There is a large and expanding mitral and tricuspid programme to which there will be secondary exposure
Rotation date Dec but dependent on individual timings
Supervising Consultant Stephen Dorman
Email Contact for Supervising Consultant stephen.dorman@uhbw.nhs.uk
Email Contact for Application Submission stephen.dorman@uhbw.nhs.uk

 

Bristol Heart Institute

What is the main focus of the role? Complex PCI
Is there a salary? Yes
Number of first operator cases expected in one year 600 total cases per year on average, 300 of which are PCIs.
Majority of them as first operator.
Clinical on call commitment? No
Techniques Full suite of contemporary PCI technology that you would expect for a regional tertiary centre.
IVUS (Boston), OCT (Abbott), rotational atherectomy (rotapro), Shockwave, orbital atherectomy, coronary physiology – iFR/FFR/Coroventis (microvascular studies). Occasional Impella-supported PCI on a case-by-case basis.
Number of fellows 1 post CCT fellow. 2-3 ST6/ST7.
24/7 pPCI? Yes
Strong points of the role Supportive learning environment and great mentors, all with aptitude for teaching. Key PCI opinion leaders within the department. Great overall camaraderie.
Rotation date Usually January – March every year. 12 months.
Supervising Consultant Dr Julian Strange
Email Contact for Supervising Consultant julian.strange@uhbristol.nhs.uk
Email Contact for Application Submission julian.strange@uhbristol.nhs.uk

 

Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne

What is the main focus of the role? PCI and structural
Is there a salary? Yes
Number of first operator cases expected in one year PCI > 500
TAVI > 200
Clinical on call commitment? No
Techniques PCI
– IVUS, OCT, OFDI
– full array of coronary physiology tools
– rotational, orbital, laser atherectomy
Number of fellows 3 (2 PCI and 1 TAVI)
24/7 pPCI? Yes
Strong points of the role The main focus is TAVI – the unit provided superb opportunities for learning hands on TAVI in a high volume centre with complex casemix. There is a separate PCI fellow post so arrangements are ad hoc for PCI training  but previous post CCT fellows have covered lists and contributed to the PPCI rota to maintain expertise. There is a large expanding mitral and tricuspid programme to which there will be secondary exposure.
Rotation date August (variable)
Supervising Consultant Dr Rajiv Das
Email Contact for Supervising Consultant rajiv.das1@nhs.net
Email Contact for Application Submission rajiv.das1@nhs.net


Glenfield Hospital, Leicester

What is the main focus of the role? Training in complex coronary intervention/ Structural Fellowship
Is there a salary? Yes. ST3+ salary scale.
Number of first operator cases expected in one year Varies according to level of experience, but ~300.
Clinical on call commitment? No
Techniques All complex lesion subsets including exposure to a well established CTO program. High volume exposure to intra-coronary imaging.
Number of fellows 1 PCI fellow (this post), 1 structural fellow (who does not do PCI), up to 3 numbered sub-specialty trainees.
24/7 pPCI? Yes
Strong points of the role A great opportunity for an experienced trainee to advance their skills in complex and CTO PCI.
Rotation date August
Supervising Consultant Dr Andy Ladwiniec
Email Contact for Supervising Consultant Andrew.ladwiniec@nhs.net
Email Contact for Application Submission Andrew.ladwiniec@nhs.net

 

Kettering General Hospital

What is the main focus of the role? Coronary Intervention
Is there a salary? Yes equal to ST7 grade
Number of first operator cases expected in one year 250-300
Clinical on call commitment? 24hours or 48hours resident on call
Techniques – High quality training in basic and complex percutaneous coronary intervention (including PPCI) utilizing the full range of adjunctive technologies (pressure wire, intravascular ultrasound, optical coherence tomography, rotational atherectomy, orbital atherectomy, excimer laser atherectomy, IVL shockwave therapy and hybrid-approach CTO PCI).
– Most PCI procedures are performed via a trans-radial approach.
– Six to seven lab sessions per week undertaking coronary intervention
Number of fellows 1 Post CCT fellow
24/7 pPCI? Yes
Strong points of the role High volume of complex cases with exposure to different interventional tools.
Great opportunity to enhance complex coronary interventional skills. Opportunities available to get involved in ongoing research projects. Great team to work with and all consultants are very supportive
Rotation date August
Supervising Consultant Dr P Raju
Email Contact for Supervising Consultant prashanth.raju1@nhs.net
Email Contact for Application Submission prashanth.raju1@nhs.net

 

Leeds General Infirmary

What is the main focus of the role? Transcatheter Valve Intervention
Is there a salary? Yes
Number of first operator cases expected in one year 200 TAVIs as 1st operator
Clinical on call commitment? No
Techniques TAVI
Exposure to M-TEER, T-TEER, TMVR, TTVR
Number of fellows 2
24/7 pPCI? No
Strong points of the role High Volume TAVI experience
Complex Transcatheter Valve Interventions
Research opportunities
Rotation date 1 September
Supervising Consultant Dr Mike Cunnington
Email Contact for Supervising Consultant m.cunnington@nhs.net
Email Contact for Application Submission m.cunnington@nhs.net

 

Leeds General Infirmary

What is the main focus of the role? Complex PCI
Is there a salary? Yes
Number of first operator cases expected in one year 500
Clinical on call commitment? No
Techniques All complex techniques, bifurcation PCI, calcium modification, atherectomy, IC imaging with both OCT and IVUS, CTO techniques
Number of fellows 1-2
24/7 pPCI? Yes
Strong points of the role Suitable for trainees having completed basic training and looking to developed advanced skills
Rotation date August
Supervising Consultant Dr Abdul Mozid
Email Contact for Supervising Consultant abdul.mozid@nhs.net
Email Contact for Application Submission abdul.mozid@nhs.net

 

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

What is the main focus of the role? Complex PCI Fellow
Is there a salary? Yes – appropriate to grade
Number of first operator cases expected in one year 300-400
Clinical on call commitment? May be required
Techniques Access to the CHIP / CTO lists and expectation of first operator role in all technologies including OCT, IVUS, rotational atherectomy, shockwave, coronary sinus reducer, and CTO techniques
Number of fellows 1
Strong points of the role This role is usually advertised in the autumn to begin the following summer. We expect applicants to the role to be near the end of UK training (or equivalent) and already have a strong foundation of PCI to the extent that they would expect to be capable of undertaking straightforward cases with minimal assistance. The role offers the opportunity to undertake more complex PCI including CHIP and CTO cases in a very high volume UK centre. There is room for educational and research components to the role.
Rotation date August
Supervising Consultant Dr John Hung
Email Contact for Supervising Consultant johndavid.hung@lhch.nhs.uk
Email Contact for Application Submission johndavid.hung@lhch.nhs.uk

 

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

What is the main focus of the role? TAVI, with some other structural work
Is there a salary? Yes – standard SpR level
Number of first operator cases expected in one year TAVI – >100 for the last several years, some have managed 150-160
Other interventions, like PFO closure, etc – around 30-40
Clinical on call commitment? 1 in 15 with rest of SpRs
Techniques TAVI with both Edwards and Acurate Neo valves
PFO closure with ICE guidance
ASD closure under GA/TOE
Assisting in mitral interventions, complex congenital cases
Number of fellows 1
24/7 pPCI? Yes
Strong points of the role Plenty of hands on experience
Friendly team of consultants and valve nurses
Rotation date August
Supervising Consultant Dr Clare Appleby
Email Contact for Supervising Consultant clare.appleby@lhch.nhs.uk
Email Contact for Application Submission clare.appleby@lhch.nhs.uk

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (Wythenshawe)

What is the main focus of the role? TAVI
Is there a salary? UK ST7 equivalent (Approx.  £35 to 48K – dependent on experience)
Number of first operator cases expected in one year Approx. 100 1st operator TAVIs
Clinical on call commitment? No
Techniques Experience with current TAVI devices including Edwards S3 Ultra resilia, Medronic Evolut FX+, Myval Octacor and Biosensors Alegra.
Additional experience can be gained in MTEER and PFO closure provided commitment to TAVI service is met.
Number of fellows 2
24/7 pPCI? Yes
Strong points of the role Working with 5 consultant TAVI operators with a volume of around 400 cases per year.
You will be working in a reference centre for TAVI CT analysis (with an in house training course) and in advanced echocardiographic assessment of aortic valve disease.
Experience on gated CT analysis can be gained from 3 cross sectional imaging cardiologists who support the TAVI service
Rotation date August, with occasional second post available in February
Supervising Consultant Dr Saqib Chowdhary
Email Contact for Supervising Consultant saqib.chowdhary@mft.nhs.uk
Email Contact for Application Submission saqib.chowdhary@mft.nhs.uk

 

Mater Private Hospital, Dublin, Ireland

What is the main focus of the role? Interventional Cardiology
Is there a salary? Yes
Number of first operator cases expected in one year 250
Clinical on call commitment? 1 in 8
Techniques The full range
Complex PCI including CTO
Number of fellows 2 interventional including this post. 1 imaging. 3 EP. 1 research
24/7 pPCI? No
Strong points of the role Complex PCI
Excellent research environment with established research and supervisors with international stature
Rotation date Mid July
Supervising Consultant Prof. Robert Byrne
Email Contact for Supervising Consultant profbyrnepa@materprivate.ie
Email Contact for Application Submission profbyrnepa@materprivate.ie

 

Morriston Hospital, Swansea, Wales

What is the main focus of the role? Dedicated training in all aspects of TAVI service delivery: Pathway& Procedure
Is there a salary? Yes: :ST7/8 and 1:9 on call out of hours
Number of first operator cases expected in one year 200
Clinical on call commitment? 1 in 9
Techniques CT planning with 3mensio
Advanced femoral access skills
2 balloon expanding and 2 self expanding technologies
Coronary and cerebral protection
Clinical trial work
Number of fellows 1
24/7 pPCI? Yes
Strong points of the role Dedicated post with first operator exposure throughout
Mentorship of 5 consultants
No competing day time duties
Fully funded with out of hours on call additional salary
TAVI related trial and registry work
Edwards benchmarked centre and Abbott Centre of Excellence
NB: currently no exposure to edge to edge repair
Rotation date August
Supervising Consultant Prof. Alex Chase
Email Contact for Supervising Consultant Alexander.chase@wales.nhs.uk
Email Contact for Application Submission Alexander.chase@wales.nhs.uk

 

Musgrove park hospital

What is the main focus of the role? CHIP fellowship
Is there a salary? Yes
Number of first operator cases expected in one year 400-500
Clinical on call commitment? No
Techniques Calcium management
LASER
CTO
COMPLEX LESION
Number of fellows 1
24/7 pPCI? Yes
Strong points of the role Complex cases
High imaging rate (70%) cases
All tools for calcium modification
Rotation date August
Supervising Consultant Dr Mohammad Sahebjalal
Email Contact for Supervising Consultant Mohammad.sahebjalal@somersetft.nhs.uk
Email Contact for Application Submission Mohammad.sahebjalal@somersetft.nhs.uk

 

Northern General Hospital, Sheffield

What is the main focus of the role? Complex Coronary Intervention, CTO
Is there a salary? Yes
Number of first operator cases expected in one year 500
Clinical on call commitment? 2 -3 clinics per month
Techniques Rotablation, Shockwave
CTO – antegrade and retrograde
Coronary Physiology – FFR, IMR, CFR
Intracoronary Imaging – IVUS, OCT
Number of fellows 1
24/7 pPCI? Yes
Strong points of the role Sole fellow with 2-3 senior trainee.
Very high volume centre (2000+ PCI/year) with good exposure to complex cases. Lots of LM/ bifurcations/ Calcific lesions.
Participate in CTO cases involving various techniques. Approx. 50-60 cases a year.
Weekly PCI meeting to discuss complex cases.
At least 4 lab days/week.
No ward cover or on call commitment. But can help out voluntarily.
Highly supportive learning environment and great mentors. Encouraged to attend important meetings and conferences.
Active participation in clinical research – mainly involving practical / interventional cases.
Rotation date April – March
Supervising Consultant Dr Kenneth Morgan
Email Contact for Supervising Consultant Kenneth.morgan4@nhs.net
Email Contact for Application Submission Kenneth.morgan4@nhs.net

 

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham

What is the main focus of the role? Complex coronary intervention
Is there a salary? Yes
Number of first operator cases expected in one year 350
Clinical on call commitment? No
Techniques Complex PCI/CTO – Availability of all techniques including retrograde and Stingray
Bifurcation stenting- Particularly DK Crush
Calcium modification: Rotational, orbital, Laser
LV support cases: high risk PCI with Impella CP
Intracoronary imaging
Number of fellows 1
24/7 pPCI? Yes
Strong points of the role opportunity for research- ongoing registry studies with stents, orbital atherectomy trial, BCSI-4, VEGF trial
Assist with running of UK Impella course
Assist with running of laser athectomy course
opportunity to present cases at national/international meetings
Rotation date March
Supervising Consultant Dr Sohail Q. Khan
Email Contact for Supervising Consultant sohail.khan@uhb.nhs.uk
Email Contact for Application Submission sohail.khan@uhb.nhs.uk

 

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham

What is the main focus of the role? TAVI fellowship
Is there a salary? £61,825 per year
Number of first operator cases expected in one year Depending on experience, we would expect you to be able to do between 50-100 first operator cases over the course of the year.
Clinical on call commitment? No
Techniques Over 95% of TAVI cases at our unit are performed via transfemoral access with nurse led sedation. The preferred alternative access is percutaneous axillary access with trans-caval being the second alternative route. Transfemoral procedures are undertaken with a ‘minimalist’ approach access using micropunture and US guidance, preclosure with Proglides, radial access for the pigtail catheter, rapid pacing via the 0.035″ delivery wire and access DSA on completion of access closure.

Patients are recovered to the CCU where over 90% of electives are discharged the following day and with over 80% discharged the next day when urgent cases are included. The centre is an Edwards BenchMark reference centre and a centre of excellence for the Medtronic Evolut platform. In addition the programme has undertaken a large number of valve-in-valve and valve-in-ring procedures for degenerate mitral bioprostheses via trans-septal puncture.
Number of fellows 1
24/7 pPCI? No
Strong points of the role By the end of the fellowship year you will be fully trained in TAVI in both balloon expandable and self expanding valve technologies.
There are no cardiology on call commitments
Rotation date September
Supervising Consultant Prof. Sagar Doshi
Email Contact for Supervising Consultant sagar.doshi@uhb.nhs.uk
Email Contact for Application Submission sagar.doshi@uhb.nhs.uk

 

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

What is the main focus of the role? Coronary Intervention Only
Is there a salary? Yes
Number of first operator cases expected in one year Unit volume 1600 divided amongst 4 PCI fellows
Clinical on call commitment? Yes
Techniques Coronary Lesion Evaluation – CT, Physiology & IC imaging IVUS (Philips & Boston) & OCT
Coronary Lesion Preparation – Atherectomy (Laser, Rotational, Orbital) IVL (Shockwave & Lithix) Multiple scoring/cutting
Coronary Lesion Destination – DES & DCB
MCS
High volume research contribution & participation
Number of fellows 4
24/7 pPCI? Yes
Strong points of the role Long standing programme
> 50 fellows
Mentorship
Rotation date Annual – can be extended
Supervising Consultant Dr Peter O’Kane
Email Contact for Supervising Consultant peter.o’kane@uhd.nhs.uk
Email Contact for Application Submission peter.o’kane@uhd.nhs.uk

 

Birmingham City Hospital

What is the main focus of the role? Interventional Cardiology
Is there a salary? Yes
Number of first operator cases expected in one year 250-300
Clinical on call commitment? Yes 1:10
Techniques Basic PCI
Complex PCI including Rotablation,IVL, LMS PCI, bifurcation PCI
FFR/iFR/CFR/IMR
Intracoronary imaging both OCT & IVUS
Number of fellows 2
24/7 pPCI? Yes
Strong points of the role Exposure to both basic and complex PCI
Intracoronary Imaging
Rotation date July/August
Supervising Consultant Sandeep Basavarajaiah
Email Contact for Supervising Consultant sandeep270478@gmail.com
Email Contact for Application Submission sandeep270478@gmail.com

 

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

What is the main focus of the role? Training in complex coronary intervention
Is there a salary? Yes
Number of first operator cases expected in one year ~250/annually
Clinical on call commitment? Yes 1:10
Techniques Intra coronary imaging OCT and IVUS
Coronary physiology- FFR/RFR/CFR/IMR
Complex and simple PCI including rotablation, shockwave, orbital, LMS PCI, bifurcation PCI
CTO PCI- dedicated CTO program and based on the level of the candidate will get opportunity for training in simple CTO PCI (J-CTO 0,1)
Number of fellows 2
24/7 pPCI? Yes
Strong points of the role
Rotation date February
Supervising Consultant Dr Vinoda Sharma/Dr Fairoz Abdul
Email Contact for Supervising Consultant vinodasharma@nhs.net
Email Contact for Application Submission f.abdul@nhs.net

 

St Thomas Hospital

What is the main focus of the role? Structural training
Is there a salary? Yes
Number of first operator cases expected in one year 100 TAVI
Clinical on call commitment? Optional
Techniques TAVI- high volume, complex and peripheral interventions (TF and axillary)
Mitral and tricuspid TEER
Dedicated TMVR trial devices
THV in mitral (MAC/ring/VIV)
Number of fellows 1-2
24/7 pPCI? Yes
Strong points of the role Center of excellence for structural heart disease with biannual live case transmissions to PCR London Valves and EuroPCR, opportunities for research with a strong track record of previous fellows gaining enough experience to set up their own structural service.
Rotation date Dependent on fellow availability
Supervising Consultant Tiffany Patterson
Email Contact for Supervising Consultant tiffany.patterson2@nhs.net
Email Contact for Application Submission tiffany.patterson2@nhs.net


Swansea Bay

What is the main focus of the role? TAVI fellowship
Is there a salary? Yes ST 6-8 plus 1:11 SpR rota
Number of first operator cases expected in one year 200 TAVI
PCI variable depending on training needs
Clinical on call commitment? 1:11
Techniques Micro-puncture, US access
CT planning with 3mensio
Sapien, Navitor, Allegra, Octacor and Hydra platforms
coronary protection, Valve in Valve
peripheral arterial IVUS, iVL, orbital
Valve IVUS
Number of fellows 1
24/7 pPCI? 1:11
Strong points of the role Fellow first operator for 2 lists/ week
Rotation date February
Supervising Consultant Prof. Alex Chase
Email Contact for Supervising Consultant alexander.chase@wales.nhs.uk
Email Contact for Application Submission alexander.chase@wales.nhs.uk

 

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust

 

What is the main focus of the role? Interventional Fellow – Cath Lab
Is there a salary? ST7 plus on-call supplement
Number of first operator cases expected in one year 500 PCI
Clinical on call commitment? No
Techniques Basic PCI techniques
Training in bifurcation techniques
Intravascular imaging (IVUS and OCT)
Calcium modification (Shockwave and rotablation)
Opportunity for CTO lists towards end of placement
Number of fellows 1
24/7 pPCI? Yes
Strong points of the role Successful candidate will be the only interventional fellow
Protected 4 days per week in cath lab
Strong consultant support
Regular emergency procedures
Welcome at weekend lists
Rotation date September
Supervising Consultant Helen Routledge
Email Contact for Supervising Consultant h.routledge@nhs.net
Email Contact for Application Submission h.routledge@nhs.net

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