Job summary
Interview Date: Monday 27th November 2023
Applications are invited
for a Consultant Cardiologist with special interest in devices and heart
failure.
The successful candidate
will be joining a team of 16 Cardiologists providing a comprehensive cardiology
service from our two acute hospital sites in South Tyneside and Sunderland,
serving a local population of nearly half a million. The Trust also provides
specialist services across the wider integrated care system, serving a
population of nearly 1 million people.
The department currently
provides 24/7 coronary intervention, complex device implantation and follow up,
and a full range of cardiac imaging modalities including echo, cardiac CT,
cardiac MRI, and nuclear cardiology.
There are 2 Cath Labs on
the Sunderland site providing PCI and brady-pacemaker / complex device
implantation, with another Cath Lab on the South Tyneside site predominantly
providing diagnostic angiography and brady-pacemaker implantation. The
department has close links with the two regional surgical centres (Freeman
hospital in Newcastle and James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough),
with regular multi-disciplinary meetings for revascularisation and structural
heart disease. The heart failure service is integrated across acute and
community, covering South Tyneside, Sunderland and North Durham.
Main duties of the job
Consultant cover is provided via a 1 in 13 general
cardiology rota, providing 7 day 24/7 general cardiology cover (SRH) & Consultant
of the Week (STDH). Elective and non-elective activity is provided on both
sites, supported by our multi-professional cardiology team.
Brady pacemaker implantation and brady/complex/high
voltage follow up is performed on both acute sites. Complex device implantation
is provided on the SRH site, with plans to commence a high voltage implant
service in place. Dedicated sessions for the successful applicant will include
a lab day and weekly pacing MDT meeting. There are also regular, weekly heart
failure MDTs on both sites, supported by our multi-professional (Consultants, Specialist
Nurses and Pharmacists) and multi-disciplinary (renal, elderly care, palliative
care) teams.
Direct admissions are received in our dedicate Chest
Pain Assessment Unit, staffed 24/7 by our Cardiology Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Team and Coronary Care Unit on the SRH site. Acute admissions on the STDH site
are received via the Emergency Admissions Unit (EAU) with in-reach from Cardiology
Nurse Practitioners. Elective cases are managed in our purpose built recovery
suite, with the Cath Labs co-located adjacent to the Chest Pain Assessment Unit,
Coronary Care Unit, and cardiology inpatient ward. The majority of elective
device patients are managed as day cases, and we have a highly skilled Cardiac Physiologist
Team with a number holding advanced accreditation.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
The Consultant
Cardiologists are expected to coordinate a strategy to achieve an improvement
in overall cardiac health for the population served by the Cardiology Service.
The appointee will be responsible, in conjunction with his/her colleagues, for
maintaining a comprehensive Cardiology service to the population of Sunderland
and South Tyneside and others choosing to use the Service. The Cardiologists will share clinical
responsibility for cardiology patients across the clinical areas in accordance
with the agreed admissions policy. The appointee is not expected to participate
in the GIM rota. It is expected that the successful candidate will see new and
follow up outpatient referrals in two outpatient clinic sessions per week. There may be junior staff in attendance for
training purposes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
The Consultant
Cardiologists are expected to coordinate a strategy to achieve an improvement
in overall cardiac health for the population served by the Cardiology Service.
The appointee will be responsible, in conjunction with his/her colleagues, for
maintaining a comprehensive Cardiology service to the population of Sunderland
and South Tyneside and others choosing to use the Service. The Cardiologists will share clinical
responsibility for cardiology patients across the clinical areas in accordance
with the agreed admissions policy. The appointee is not expected to participate
in the GIM rota. It is expected that the successful candidate will see new and
follow up outpatient referrals in two outpatient clinic sessions per week. There may be junior staff in attendance for
training purposes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- MRCP or equivalent.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC [there is flexibility with the 6-month period with Executive Medical Director approval].
Desirable
- Postgraduate Thesis.
- Fellowship/Higher Degree.
- IBHRE/EHRA/BHRS certification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
- Caring attitude to patients.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies.
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC.
- Flexibility to respond to changing service needs.
- Clear recognition of boundaries in respect of sessional work outside the hospital.
- Commitment to good team working and relationships.
- Commitment to training and continuing medical education (CME).
- Good leadership skills.
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure.
- Supportive and tolerant.
Experience
Essential
- Wide range of experience and in cardiology.
- Competent in management of routine and emergency general medical patients.
- Relevant experience in any declared specialist interest pertinent to the post.
- Evidence of clinical audit.
- Understanding of clinical governance and a readiness to accept and acknowledge the responsibilities it implies.
- Competent in management of routine and emergency general medical patients.
Desirable
- Training in appraisal techniques.
- Success in obtaining funding for research.
- Evidence of research or innovative service developments.
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues.
- Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills.
- Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands.
- Evidence of teaching and training skills for junior doctors.
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals.
- Management course and / or certificate.
Teaching/Research/Audit
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice.
- Involvement in quality improvement measures.
- Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area.
- Good presentation skills.
- Experience of clinical research.
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education.
- Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- MRCP or equivalent.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC [there is flexibility with the 6-month period with Executive Medical Director approval].
Desirable
- Postgraduate Thesis.
- Fellowship/Higher Degree.
- IBHRE/EHRA/BHRS certification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
- Caring attitude to patients.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies.
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC.
- Flexibility to respond to changing service needs.
- Clear recognition of boundaries in respect of sessional work outside the hospital.
- Commitment to good team working and relationships.
- Commitment to training and continuing medical education (CME).
- Good leadership skills.
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure.
- Supportive and tolerant.
Experience
Essential
- Wide range of experience and in cardiology.
- Competent in management of routine and emergency general medical patients.
- Relevant experience in any declared specialist interest pertinent to the post.
- Evidence of clinical audit.
- Understanding of clinical governance and a readiness to accept and acknowledge the responsibilities it implies.
- Competent in management of routine and emergency general medical patients.
Desirable
- Training in appraisal techniques.
- Success in obtaining funding for research.
- Evidence of research or innovative service developments.
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues.
- Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills.
- Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands.
- Evidence of teaching and training skills for junior doctors.
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals.
- Management course and / or certificate.
Teaching/Research/Audit
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice.
- Involvement in quality improvement measures.
- Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area.
- Good presentation skills.
- Experience of clinical research.
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education.
- Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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