Job summary
This is a long-term (Specialty Doctor) post at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in adult congenital heart disease, echocardiography, and general Cardiology.
The ACHD service in Cornwall is based in the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, and provides long-term and often life-long care for the increasing number of adults with congenital heart disease.
ThisConsultant-ledservicenow provides specialist care for approximately 500 adults, with approximately 100 new patients referred per annum.
The provision is mainly on an out-patient basis and is run by 3 consultants, 2 are based at the Royal Cornwall Hospital and 1 visiting from the Level 1 Centre at Bristol Heart Institute (BHI).
The post offers weekly ACHD clinics, and weekly ACHD MDTs (run by the ACHD team at BHI).
The post also offers extensive general TOE training and Cardiac Obstetric training.
The post holder will be part of 1:5 or 1:6 Cardiology registrar Rota with no GIM involvement.
Main duties of the job
This post offers extensive opportunities for clinicians wishing to pursue a specialist career in adult congenital heart disease or for general cardiologists wishing to gain greater knowledge of ACHD. The successful applicant will work within the ACHD team to contribute to clinical, administrative, teaching and research activities.
Training will encompass the following key areas required to equip the candidate with the necessary skills to manage adult patients with complex congenital heart disease, namely exposure to a broad range of medical and surgical problems; decision making skills, practical skills including transoesophageal echocardiography and diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterisation; teaching skills; medical audit; research opportunities.
He/she/they will be clinically responsible to the Consultant Cardiologists in the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Unit.
The post is suitable for those with previous ACHD experience, those with limited or no experience in ACHD but would like to gain ACHD/general Cardiology training at a busy District General Hospital, and those with long-term plans to do CESR in Cardiology (This will be supported with a long-term contract from the Cardiology Department and further support from the RCH CESR school).
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
- MB BS (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Bsc/BmedSci ,Academic Prizes, Higher degree
Audit
Essential
- Understanding the principles of audit
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit
Skills
Essential
- Competency to work under indirect supervision
Desirable
- Information technology and supervision skills
Experience
Essential
- Paediatric or Adult Cardiology experience at registrar level or equivalent
Ability and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of clinical and basic sciences. Able to apply knowledge.
Research Academic
Essential
- Ability to conduct library searches
- Understanding principles of research
- Presentation at local/higher level
- Involvement in teaching
Desirable
- Publications in peer review journals
- Worked or working towards a higher degree
Personality
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Able to cope in stressful situations
- Able to work as part of a team
- Consultant potential
- Evidence of Leadership skills
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to manage own learning time and manage clerical workloads
- Registration with the GMC
- Right to work in the UK
- Commitment to speciality of Adult Congential Heart Disease/Adult Cardiology/Echocardiography
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
- MB BS (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Bsc/BmedSci ,Academic Prizes, Higher degree
Audit
Essential
- Understanding the principles of audit
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit
Skills
Essential
- Competency to work under indirect supervision
Desirable
- Information technology and supervision skills
Experience
Essential
- Paediatric or Adult Cardiology experience at registrar level or equivalent
Ability and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of clinical and basic sciences. Able to apply knowledge.
Research Academic
Essential
- Ability to conduct library searches
- Understanding principles of research
- Presentation at local/higher level
- Involvement in teaching
Desirable
- Publications in peer review journals
- Worked or working towards a higher degree
Personality
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Able to cope in stressful situations
- Able to work as part of a team
- Consultant potential
- Evidence of Leadership skills
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to manage own learning time and manage clerical workloads
- Registration with the GMC
- Right to work in the UK
- Commitment to speciality of Adult Congential Heart Disease/Adult Cardiology/Echocardiography
Desirable
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).
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