Job summary
The directorate provides a comprehensive range of non-invasive tests, including exercise testing, 24-hour Holter monitoring, 24-hour BP monitoring, transthoracic, transoesophageal, stress and bubble echocardiography, Tilt testing, Cardiac MRI and Myocardial Perfusion Imaging. We also work closely with colleagues at QEH who provide tertiary services including advanced heart failure services, electrophysiology and a developed structural heart disease program.
We are a dynamic forward-thinking unit providing acute an elective interventional cardiology services across the region, performing over 1600 PCIs per year. We have a mature 24/7 PPCI service as well as a busy interventional cardiology program delivered through two state of the art cath labs including one bi plane lab. We offer a range of services including IVUS, IVL , rotablation and complex CTO work and have successfully run national meetings to showcase our work.
We invite applications from enthusiastic and motivated individuals with special interest in PCI join our team of 8 interventional cardiologists to further develop the service.
Main duties of the job
The primary work location is at Heartlands Hospital where office accommodation and secretarial support will be provided. However, since the Trust operates its services from four hospitals, cross site working is expected.
General Responsibility
The post holder will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of the service. The appointee will
*Join the Cardiology Consultant team to deliver a first-class cardiology service and contribute to the development of the service
*Support the directorate in meeting key performance indicators
*Deliver agreed standards of care and work, with MDTs, to improve standards where appropriate
*Provide continuing patient care in partnership with consultant colleagues across the 3 sites
*Experience in cardiac catheterisation and PCI essential
*Participate in the BHH Interventional/Primary PCI on call rota -- 1:8
*Participate in local day time on call at BHH and review of cardiology admissions
*Participate in plans to lead to cost efficiencies across the Directorate
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specific Responsibility
The successful candidate will be experienced in adult general cardiology, cardiac catheterisation and PCI. The successful candidate will share the management of cardiology patients admitted to BHH Ward 6 including CCU, Ward 9 and will provide care for his/her own patients admitted to the Trust.
Cardiology On-Call
On call cover for cardiac emergencies is provided across all sites in the Trust. The new appointee will share the day-to-day management of cardiac emergencies at BHH with the existing 7 consultants.
The post holder will participate in the out of hours on call rota for the Trust at BHH for primary PCI for STEMI. This will equate to a 1:8 on call with prospective cover.
For further information, please see the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specific Responsibility
The successful candidate will be experienced in adult general cardiology, cardiac catheterisation and PCI. The successful candidate will share the management of cardiology patients admitted to BHH Ward 6 including CCU, Ward 9 and will provide care for his/her own patients admitted to the Trust.
Cardiology On-Call
On call cover for cardiac emergencies is provided across all sites in the Trust. The new appointee will share the day-to-day management of cardiac emergencies at BHH with the existing 7 consultants.
The post holder will participate in the out of hours on call rota for the Trust at BHH for primary PCI for STEMI. This will equate to a 1:8 on call with prospective cover.
For further information, please see the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Eligibility for entry on GMC Specialist Register or entry within six months of interview.
- *MRCP or equivalent
- *CESR or European Community rights
- *Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching/training skills
Desirable
- *Higher Degree eg. MD/PhD Higher Qualification in medical education
- *Appraisal and assessment skills
Experience
Essential
- *Wide experience in Cardiology
- *Experience in cardiac catheterisation and PCI
- *Evidence of original research.
- *Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
- *Awareness of current developments.
Desirable
- *Experience in Non-invasive Cardiology, including TOE and DSE
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Eligibility for entry on GMC Specialist Register or entry within six months of interview.
- *MRCP or equivalent
- *CESR or European Community rights
- *Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching/training skills
Desirable
- *Higher Degree eg. MD/PhD Higher Qualification in medical education
- *Appraisal and assessment skills
Experience
Essential
- *Wide experience in Cardiology
- *Experience in cardiac catheterisation and PCI
- *Evidence of original research.
- *Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
- *Awareness of current developments.
Desirable
- *Experience in Non-invasive Cardiology, including TOE and DSE
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).
