Job summary
The appointee will be expected to support the Heart Transplant Service by delivering outpatient clinics for post-transplant continuing care, in- and out-patient care of patients with advanced heart failure, transplantation and mechanical circulatory support, and clinical and governance meetings. The appointee's sub-specialty interest in cardiac imaging will support weekly transplant assessment MDTs. We would support the appointee in developing specific areas of expertise related to heart transplantation such as transition care, obstetric and reproductive health. Out-patient clinics can be adapted to provide sub-specialist care.
There are daily consultant-led ward rounds for all in-patients including patients on the ward, coronary care unit and intensive care unit. The appointee would be expected to support these ward rounds. At weekends, the 4 Transplant Physicians -2 heart and 2 lung transplant physicians, deliver weekend rounds and the appointee would be expected to join the rota 1.5.
The timetable includes cardiac MRI reporting sessions for the appointee to pursue the cardiac imaging sub-specialty interest. We would encourage the appointee, over time, to develop advanced cardiac imaging for heart transplant recipients (eg non-invasive diagnosis of acute rejection), including the potential development of CT coronary angiography for assessment of graft vasculopathy.
Main duties of the job
The department of cardiology is now a foundation group, so the organisational and financial management of the department is directly undertaken by consultants with support from management and finance. The post holder would be expected to take on some of these roles. Clinical leadership by consultant staff is very important in meeting all the challenges of the changing healthcare environment.
The post holder must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and is advised to maintain up to date membership of a recognised medical defence organisation. The appointee will be required to live within a distance that allows the appointee safely to fulfil their clinical commitments as agreed with the Medical Director.
An applicant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed with the Trust on a personal basis in consultation with Consultant colleagues.
The successful candidate is expected to be aware of local policies and procedures and comply with the standing orders and standing financial instructions of the Trust. In particular where the Consultant manages employees of the Trust, he/she will be expected to observe the local employment and personnel policies and procedures.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Consultant appointments are made to the University Hospital Birmingham NHS Trust as a whole; as services are developed and changed, the base of posts may alter and any employee of the Trust will be expected, within an agreed clinical strategy, to move his/her sessions as the service requires.
Your attention is drawn to the confidential nature of information collected within the NHS. The unauthorised use or disclosure of patient or other personal information is a dismissible offence and in the case of computerised information, could result in a prosecution for an offence or action for civil damages under the Data Protection Act 1998.
The appointment is subject to pre-employment health screening
The department of cardiology is now a foundation group, so the organisational and financial management of the
department is directly undertaken by consultants with support from management and finance. The post holder would
be expected to take on some of these roles. Clinical leadership by consultant staff is very important in meeting all the
challenges of the changing healthcare environment.
Key responsibilities of post also outlined in job summary
DETAILS OF THE POST
CLINICAL ACTIVITY
2PA Post transplant clinic
1PA Transplant assessment & pre-transplant clinic
1PA Transplant ward rounds
2PA Cardiac Imaging
1PA Transplant MDT
1PA Weekend transplant physician on call - AMU contribution
2PA SPA
The post holder will be a member of cardiology department at The University Hospital Birmingham NHS Trust based
at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. All Consultants are members of the Joint Medical Staff Committee of
The University Hospital Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Consultant appointments are made to the University Hospital Birmingham NHS Trust as a whole; as services are developed and changed, the base of posts may alter and any employee of the Trust will be expected, within an agreed clinical strategy, to move his/her sessions as the service requires.
Your attention is drawn to the confidential nature of information collected within the NHS. The unauthorised use or disclosure of patient or other personal information is a dismissible offence and in the case of computerised information, could result in a prosecution for an offence or action for civil damages under the Data Protection Act 1998.
The appointment is subject to pre-employment health screening
The department of cardiology is now a foundation group, so the organisational and financial management of the
department is directly undertaken by consultants with support from management and finance. The post holder would
be expected to take on some of these roles. Clinical leadership by consultant staff is very important in meeting all the
challenges of the changing healthcare environment.
Key responsibilities of post also outlined in job summary
DETAILS OF THE POST
CLINICAL ACTIVITY
2PA Post transplant clinic
1PA Transplant assessment & pre-transplant clinic
1PA Transplant ward rounds
2PA Cardiac Imaging
1PA Transplant MDT
1PA Weekend transplant physician on call - AMU contribution
2PA SPA
The post holder will be a member of cardiology department at The University Hospital Birmingham NHS Trust based
at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. All Consultants are members of the Joint Medical Staff Committee of
The University Hospital Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- Inclusion on Specialist Register or, if in training, eligible for inclusion on the Register within 6 months
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- Inclusion on Specialist Register or, if in training, eligible for inclusion on the Register within 6 months
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.
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.
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).
