Job summary
We are seeking a proactive and motivated Consultant Cardiologist with an interest in Heart Failure and Pacing and a passion in providing high quality patient centred cardiology services across our acute hospitals, Peterborough City Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital. We are delighted that you are taking the time to consider this post.
You will be a valued member of an inclusive and supportive multidisciplinary team that works collaboratively to deliver inpatient and outpatient Heart Failure services across our hospital sites. Supported by a specialist team of 12 Cardiology consultants, specialist nurses and an experienced Cardiac Physiology team, you will be leading the development of the new Heart Failure Hub at Peterborough City Hospital.
As our new innovative Consultant Cardiologist, you will lead the development of the complex pacing service for the North of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Integrated System. You will provide specialist knowledge and skills in device implantation from brady pacing to complex pacing.
Upon commencing, you will be mentored by the Clinical Lead as well as being allocated a Trust mentor. We will offer secretarial support and office space.
We are committed to supporting your career in an environment where your skills and initiatives are valued. You will show evidence of continuing education to broaden knowledge and skills and develop professionally. We respect your wellbeing and we are open to flexibility in your working patterns.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high quality, patient centred care.
- Expand and deliver heart failure services.
- Contribute to general cardiology services, including outpatients' clinics and inpatient ward work as consultant of the week and reviewing outlying patients with cardiac conditions.
- Pacemaker implantation
- Shared responsibility for the day-to-day management of the service and participation in strategic planning
- Active involvement in MDT meetings and directorate clinical governance activity
- Teaching, training and participation in continuing medical education.
About us
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust provides acute care to our local communities via two District General Hospitals in Peterborough and Huntingdon, and a community hospital in Stamford.
We are promoting flexible working and a health work/home life balance. Agile working options are automatically considered for all roles within the Trust.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates from our local communities.
Your package with us includes a lot more than just your pay and here are a few of the additional benefits that are available to you as an employee:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
- Relocation allowance in line with the Trust policy
- Generous Holiday Entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full time workers) plus bank/public holidays
- Free staff car parking on all our hospital sites during this financial year
- In-house Physiotherapy Services
- Career development and training opportunities
- Emotional Wellbeing Service covering a range of online support, access to mobile apps and 24/7 counselling services
- Subsidised meals at our hospital restaurants
- Access to exclusive discounts, cashback and vouchers via NHS Discounts and Blue Light Card
If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan is anticipated to contain 10 programmed activities, 8.5 PA's of direct clinical care and 1.5 SPA's per week. You will be required to work across Peterborough City Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Huntingdon. Travel between sites will be suitably reimbursed. We are open to consider alternative job content on a personal basis.
You will be joining the Consultant rota on a 1:7 weekend ward rounds as following consultant of the week model. Currently, there are no on call commitments; however, it is expected that the cardiology team moves towards providing 24/7 cover.
You will contribute to general cardiology services including outpatients clinics and inpatient ward work as consultant of the week as well as reviewing outlying patients with cardiac conditions. You will share responsibility for the day-to-day management of the service ad participation on strategic planning.
You will be expected to attend the multidisciplinary team meetings and the clinical governance activity across the directorate.
Teaching and training junior members of staff are essential to your professional activity as well as participating in continuing medical education.
If you like to find more about the role and organise an informal visit, we are welcoming you to contact Dr Brian Gordon, Clinical Lead for Cardiology on Tel: 01733 673816 or brian.gordon2@nhs.net, or Clare Beattie, Divisional Operational Manager for Cardio-respiratory medicine on clare.beattie6@nhs.net.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan is anticipated to contain 10 programmed activities, 8.5 PA's of direct clinical care and 1.5 SPA's per week. You will be required to work across Peterborough City Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Huntingdon. Travel between sites will be suitably reimbursed. We are open to consider alternative job content on a personal basis.
You will be joining the Consultant rota on a 1:7 weekend ward rounds as following consultant of the week model. Currently, there are no on call commitments; however, it is expected that the cardiology team moves towards providing 24/7 cover.
You will contribute to general cardiology services including outpatients clinics and inpatient ward work as consultant of the week as well as reviewing outlying patients with cardiac conditions. You will share responsibility for the day-to-day management of the service ad participation on strategic planning.
You will be expected to attend the multidisciplinary team meetings and the clinical governance activity across the directorate.
Teaching and training junior members of staff are essential to your professional activity as well as participating in continuing medical education.
If you like to find more about the role and organise an informal visit, we are welcoming you to contact Dr Brian Gordon, Clinical Lead for Cardiology on Tel: 01733 673816 or brian.gordon2@nhs.net, or Clare Beattie, Divisional Operational Manager for Cardio-respiratory medicine on clare.beattie6@nhs.net.
Person Specification
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of basic principles of Audit, evidence based practice and QIP
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students, doctors in training and other AHPs
- Teaching Course
Desirable
- Experience in organising educational activities
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Show engagement with clinical governance and have open approach to learning from mistakes
- Show evidence of situational awareness and good decision making
- Evidence of making change in practice for patient good
Clinical Expertise in Speciality/ sub-speciality
Essential
- Broad range of experience in cardiology BHRS or equivalent accreditation in device implantation
- Ability to offer and be accountable for independent and expert opinion
- Demonstrate an interest and commitment to the speciality
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or qualification at an equivalent level
Desirable
- Postgraduate academic degree
Eligibility
Essential
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register or, be within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview or, provide GMC eligibility for entry on the Specialist Register
Research
Essential
- Participation in research
- Ability to critically appraise published evidence
Desirable
- Published papers and original work in peer reviewed journals
Standards
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of and insight into all domains in GMC "Good Medical Practice"
- Awareness of core values of NHS constitution
Fitness to practice
Essential
- Evidence of engagement with appraisal and revalidation
- Up to date and aware of own training needs
Personal Skills
Essential
- Fulfil Trust values: We put patients first, We are actively respectful, We seek to improve and develop, We are caring and compassionate, We work positively together
- Computer literacy and general IT skills
Person Specification
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of basic principles of Audit, evidence based practice and QIP
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students, doctors in training and other AHPs
- Teaching Course
Desirable
- Experience in organising educational activities
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Show engagement with clinical governance and have open approach to learning from mistakes
- Show evidence of situational awareness and good decision making
- Evidence of making change in practice for patient good
Clinical Expertise in Speciality/ sub-speciality
Essential
- Broad range of experience in cardiology BHRS or equivalent accreditation in device implantation
- Ability to offer and be accountable for independent and expert opinion
- Demonstrate an interest and commitment to the speciality
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or qualification at an equivalent level
Desirable
- Postgraduate academic degree
Eligibility
Essential
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register or, be within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview or, provide GMC eligibility for entry on the Specialist Register
Research
Essential
- Participation in research
- Ability to critically appraise published evidence
Desirable
- Published papers and original work in peer reviewed journals
Standards
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of and insight into all domains in GMC "Good Medical Practice"
- Awareness of core values of NHS constitution
Fitness to practice
Essential
- Evidence of engagement with appraisal and revalidation
- Up to date and aware of own training needs
Personal Skills
Essential
- Fulfil Trust values: We put patients first, We are actively respectful, We seek to improve and develop, We are caring and compassionate, We work positively together
- Computer literacy and general IT skills
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).
