Job summary
This is a full-time substantive NHS Consultant post to support the Interventional Cardiology service at Royal Papworth Hospital.
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Cardiologist in Interventional Cardiology. The post-holder will have appropriate experience and expertise in advanced coronary intervention. An interest in an additional sub-specialty would be very welcome, particularly in advanced CTO PCI. Other interventional subspecialty interest (TAVI) would be considered too.
This new full-time post will join the existing team of 13 interventional consultants to provide interventional cardiology services, while supporting education and research as part of Royal Papworth Hospital's Tripartite Mission.
The appointee will take on the responsibility of supporting the coronary intervention service and will be a member of the Interventional Consultant of the Week rota and participate in the out of hours on-call service.
Applicants should have a commitment to teaching, research and continuous professional development. Outstanding opportunities exist for research and teaching. Applicants must possess the MRCP or equivalent, have full GMC registration and have clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Cardiology.
Further information and arrangements for informal visits can be made through the offices of: Dr Pierluigi Costanzo (Intervention Clinical Lead), Dr David Begley, (Clinical Director), Dr Ian Smith (Medical Director).
Main duties of the job
1.Contribute to interventional cardiology services including ward cover, chest pain clinics, diagnostic angiography, elective angioplasty, "hot lab" sessions and admission of patients through the Primary PCI (PPCI) and rapid NSTEMI pathways. The post holder will also form part of the PPCI out of hours service after a period of buddying.
2.Managing acute coronary syndrome including urgent referral for coronary surgery and involvement in the heart team multidisciplinary team meetings.
3.Contribute to the training of junior doctors in accordance with standards required by College, Postgraduate Dean and Trust. Participate in the training, supervision and development of specialist cardiac nurses. Participate in the education programme for medical students attached to Papworth.
4.Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development.
5.Work with the team to support the research programme, and to contribute to audit activities.
About us
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.
Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.
The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.
For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour
Job description
Job responsibilities
On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- Specialist Registration in Cardiology on commencement
Desirable
- Higher degree, (eg, MD, PhD)
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in Cardiology
- Demonstrable evidence of high volume first operator experience in PCI and PPCI
- Competent in IVUS / OCT / FFR and IABP
Desirable
- Fellowship in CTO or CHIP (Complex high-risk indicated percutaneous coronary intervention) PCI
- Fellowship in TAVI
- ECMO, Impella, BPA, alcohol septal ablation
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
- Research experience and peer review publication
- Ongoing commitment to research
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of health service management.
- Record of initiation of audit projects and presentation of results.
- Experience in the organisation and delivery of teaching activities.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, relatives, medical and non-medical colleagues, and to seek advice when appropriate.
- Has skills of leadership and ability
- to collaborate.
- Demonstrates commitment to CPD CCT
- Satisfactory references.
- Ability to travel to local DGHs to assist with delivery of their local service needs in terms of cardiology clinics, cath lab work and MDT meetings
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- Specialist Registration in Cardiology on commencement
Desirable
- Higher degree, (eg, MD, PhD)
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in Cardiology
- Demonstrable evidence of high volume first operator experience in PCI and PPCI
- Competent in IVUS / OCT / FFR and IABP
Desirable
- Fellowship in CTO or CHIP (Complex high-risk indicated percutaneous coronary intervention) PCI
- Fellowship in TAVI
- ECMO, Impella, BPA, alcohol septal ablation
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
- Research experience and peer review publication
- Ongoing commitment to research
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of health service management.
- Record of initiation of audit projects and presentation of results.
- Experience in the organisation and delivery of teaching activities.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, relatives, medical and non-medical colleagues, and to seek advice when appropriate.
- Has skills of leadership and ability
- to collaborate.
- Demonstrates commitment to CPD CCT
- Satisfactory references.
- Ability to travel to local DGHs to assist with delivery of their local service needs in terms of cardiology clinics, cath lab work and MDT meetings
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).
