Job summary
Are you an experienced and motivated doctor with a passion for Cardiology?
With an interest in imaging?
We are delighted to invite applications for a Fixed Term Specialty Doctor in Cardiology to join our friendly team at Barnsley Hospital for 12 Months to cover Maternity Leave.
We are looking for someone with excellent clinical skills, team spirit and commitment to high standards of patient care, previous experience in Cardiology is essential.
Main duties of the job
You
will provide specialist cardiology care to inpatients and outpatients.
Participate in wards rounds, outpatients clinics and multi-disciplinary team
meetings. Supporting the management of acute cardiac cases, including
involvement in coronary care. You will assist with diagnostic procedures such
as echocardiography, stress testing depending on experience and service needs.
You
will contribute to the training and supervision of junior doctors and medical
students. Engage in quality improvement projects, clinical governance and
service development initiatives.
You
will work within a supportive team, gain hands on experience in a well-equipped
cardiology department.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a
position early.
Barnsley Hospital
NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in
our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving
significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud
of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for
this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.
There has never
been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we
can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff
are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to
sustainability and growth.
As an employee of
Barnsley Hospital, you will find that we are committed to the fair treatment of
our staff, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or
disability. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all, welcome
applications from a wide range of candidates and select interviewees based on
their skills, qualifications, and experience.
We take equal
opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff really seriously,
this could include flexible working, part-time, job share and remote working
from home. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any
flexibility that you may require.
We hope that you will choose to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section.
Person Specification
Teaching and Research
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Honesty and Reliability.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Enquiring, critical approach to work.
- Caring attitude to patients.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, Nurse and other agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate that they have a minimum of four years (FTE or equivalent) of which at least 2 years training must be in the relevant specialty training or equivalent.
- Broad experience of General Medicine.
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Experience of management of lung cancer patients.
Desirable
- Experience of echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and temporary pacing
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a License to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- MRCP (including PACES) or equivalent
Person Specification
Teaching and Research
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Honesty and Reliability.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Enquiring, critical approach to work.
- Caring attitude to patients.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, Nurse and other agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate that they have a minimum of four years (FTE or equivalent) of which at least 2 years training must be in the relevant specialty training or equivalent.
- Broad experience of General Medicine.
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Experience of management of lung cancer patients.
Desirable
- Experience of echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and temporary pacing
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a License to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- MRCP (including PACES) or equivalent
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).
