Job summary
Are you a dynamic and forward-thinking cardiologist ready to make a real impact? We're excited to welcome a new Consultant Cardiologist to join our growing, innovative Cardiology team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.
This post is a key part of our ongoing strategy to expand and enhance cardiology services across our sites, with a strong focus on collaboration with the local Integrated Care System to deliver high-quality, patient-centred cardiovascular care.
As a Consultant Cardiologist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our service, contributing to both clinical excellence and service development.
The post will be primarily based at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, where you will support the inpatient cardiology service and deliver general cardiology outpatient care. Depending on your interests and service needs, there is potential to incorporate sessions in cardiac imaging, pacing, or diagnostic angiography, to be agreed by mutual discussion.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed colleague who values teamwork, innovation, and service improvement. In return, we offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for continued professional development, and a genuine chance to make a difference in the delivery of cardiology care across our region.
If you're ready to join a collaborative and growing team with strong ambitions for the future of cardiovascular health, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The role offers a 10 PA commitment, with 8.5 PAs dedicated to direct clinical care and 1.5 PAs allocated for supporting professional activities (SPAs). Initially, there will be no on-call requirements.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care, promoting innovation and excellence in the field of cardiology.
- Provide comprehensive general cardiology services, including responsibility for outpatient clinics, inpatient ward rounds, and acute cardiology admissions.
- Share responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of cardiology services and contribute to the development and implementation of strategic service plans.
- Actively participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings to support integrated patient care and contribute to clinical governance activities, including audit and quality improvement initiatives.
- Engage in teaching and training of junior medical staff, medical students, and other healthcare professionals, and participate in continuing medical education and professional development.
- Foster a collaborative and supportive environment by being an approachable and professional clinician and colleague.
About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding the job description and primary duties, please refer to the job description enclosed herewith.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding the job description and primary duties, please refer to the job description enclosed herewith.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
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
- MRCP or qualification at an equivalent level
Desirable
- Postgraduate academic degree
Experience
Essential
- Ability to offer and be accountable for independent and expert opinion
- Demonstrate an interest and commitment to the speciality
- Experience of teaching medical students, doctors in training and other AHPs
- Teaching Course
Desirable
- Experience in organising educational activities
Key Skills/Abilities
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
- Participation in research
- Ability to critically appraise published evidence
Desirable
- Published papers and original work in peer reviewed journals
Other
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
- Comprehensive knowledge of and insight into all domains in GMC "Good Medical Practice"
- Awareness of core values of NHS constitution
- Evidence of engagement with appraisal and revalidation
- Up to date and aware of own training needs
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
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
- MRCP or qualification at an equivalent level
Desirable
- Postgraduate academic degree
Experience
Essential
- Ability to offer and be accountable for independent and expert opinion
- Demonstrate an interest and commitment to the speciality
- Experience of teaching medical students, doctors in training and other AHPs
- Teaching Course
Desirable
- Experience in organising educational activities
Key Skills/Abilities
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
- Participation in research
- Ability to critically appraise published evidence
Desirable
- Published papers and original work in peer reviewed journals
Other
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
- Comprehensive knowledge of and insight into all domains in GMC "Good Medical Practice"
- Awareness of core values of NHS constitution
- Evidence of engagement with appraisal and revalidation
- Up to date and aware of own training needs
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).
