Job summary
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust has a vacancy for a full-time Consultant Interventional Cardiologist.
The successful candidate will join a team of 9 Cardiologists, with a variety of sub-speciality interests, working at Frimley Park Hospital.
The department includes a Coronary Care Unit, Step Down Cardiology Ward, 2 Catheter Laboratories and Cardiology Investigations Unit. The Cardiology on-call commitment is 1:6 weekend ward cover with a 1:10 commitment to an inpatient 'Consultant of the Week' rota when other duties are reduced.
Applicants should be on the GMC specialist register or be within 6 months (from the date of interview) of their expected CCST date.
Main duties of the job
The basis of the post is 10 programmed activities with a weekly Cardiac MRI list, specialist echo list and 2 clinics. The clinic template is 6 NEW and 2 Follow up patients. Participation in the joint Cardiology-cardiothoracic MDT, running the echo meeting and providing support for echophysiologist queries will be shared with the existing cardiac imaging Consultant. Participation in the weekend non-invasive Cardiology rota occurs on a 1 in 6 basis, and this is recognised as time off in-lieu within the job plan below. There is a 1 in 10 Consultant of the week rota to cover CCU and the Cardiology stepdown ward and inpatient cardiology referrals. Time will be provided for admin, including referral triage and advice and guidance to primary care. Non-clinical responsibilities include active participation in governance and medical audit. SPA time will also be provided for continuing professional development and fulfilling the required commitment for appraisal and revalidation.
About us
Frimley Health represents the merger of Frimley Park NHS Foundation Trust and Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest Acute Trusts in the South East in 2014.
The Trust provides inpatient services on 3 sites:
- Frimley Park Hospital in Frimley
- Heatherwood Hospital in Ascot
- Wexham Park Hospital in Slough.
In addition, the Trust provides outpatient and diagnostic facilities at:
- St Mark's Hospital in Maidenhead,
- King Edward VII Hospital in Windsor,
- Upton Hospital in Slough and within Bracknell Forest and the Chalfonts.
- Fleet
- Farnham
- Aldershot Centre for Health
The Trust has an excellent record of service delivery of quality clinical care. This success has been achieved by excellent relationships between clinical staff, management and colleagues throughout the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description is attached. It is assumed that every member of the department will play a full part in formal and informal teaching of medical and other staff and this is recognized as part of Supporting Clinical Activities (SPA).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description is attached. It is assumed that every member of the department will play a full part in formal and informal teaching of medical and other staff and this is recognized as part of Supporting Clinical Activities (SPA).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent through EEC rules
- Possession of CCT of within six months of receipt
- Full GMC registration
- Understanding of the structures of NHS hospitals and willing to play a role in the department and in the hospital
Desirable
- Higher degree (for example MD or PhD)
Professional, Specialist, and Functional experience
Essential
- ALS
- Willingness to be involved in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level
- Understand principles and participated in audit activity
- Understand the principles of clinical governance and demonstrate experience of evidence-based practice
Desirable
- General Medicine experiance
- Previous experience in teaching and training including simulation
- Pacemaker implant/explant experience
Specific competencies for role
Essential
- Ability to be proactive
- Demonstrate being an effective team member
- Able to demonstrate leadership qualities
- Able to evaluate own clinical practice
- Able to demonstrate innovative thinking
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and develop service provision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent through EEC rules
- Possession of CCT of within six months of receipt
- Full GMC registration
- Understanding of the structures of NHS hospitals and willing to play a role in the department and in the hospital
Desirable
- Higher degree (for example MD or PhD)
Professional, Specialist, and Functional experience
Essential
- ALS
- Willingness to be involved in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level
- Understand principles and participated in audit activity
- Understand the principles of clinical governance and demonstrate experience of evidence-based practice
Desirable
- General Medicine experiance
- Previous experience in teaching and training including simulation
- Pacemaker implant/explant experience
Specific competencies for role
Essential
- Ability to be proactive
- Demonstrate being an effective team member
- Able to demonstrate leadership qualities
- Able to evaluate own clinical practice
- Able to demonstrate innovative thinking
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and develop service provision
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).
