Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for the successful applicants to join 16 existing consultant Cardiologists and to help support and develop our services to deliver the highest quality care across Somerset; we can offer you a fantastic working environment, collaborative and supportive colleagues, and many opportunities to develop and further your career.
We are seeking to appoint 2 Consultant Cardiologist with subspecialty expertise in imaging, or devices and/ or heart failure/ cardio oncology.
Main duties of the job
The applicant will be based at Musgrove Park Hospital Taunton, (a Yeovil hospital base could be considered) contributing in the delivery of ward rounds, general cardiology, outpatient clinics and subspecialty sessions. In time, all non-interventional consultants will be expected to contribute to cross site working at Yeovil. The applicant will also contribute to a weekend Cardiology CCU ward round rota. They will not contribute to the acute medical on call rotas.
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.
You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.
We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.
Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties: The successful applicant will be based at Musgrove Park Hospital, however a Yeovil base could be considered. They will contribute to general cardiology commitments and will undertake ward rounds on CCU and Fielding (the cardiology ward), general cardiology outpatient clinics, and subspecialty clinics where appropriate - there will be on average 2 clinics per week. Subspecialty work will also be undertaken at Musgrove Park Hospital but there may also be opportunity for sessions at Yeovil and outreach clinics at community hospitals. The successful applicant will contribute to the weekend Cardiology CCU ward round rota. There will be flexibility to create a job plan timetable that meets the needs of the service and is attractive to the successful applicant. There will be provision of time for administrative tasks and SPA in line with the job plans of the other consultant cardiologists. In time, all non-interventional consultant cardiologists based at Musgrove Park Hospital will undertake some cross-site working at Yeovil.
Workload: Outpatient clinic templates are based on ABN and BCS guidelines for new and follow up patients. The ward work levels vary, but the time allocated in the job plan will reflect the average time taken per week/month covering the wards. Pacing lists are variable with operator but in general 3 simple devices or 2 complex devices are listed for each session. Complex echo lists are based on 45 minute slots for DSE and 60 minute slots for TOE. CT and MRI lists are run as per BSCI guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties: The successful applicant will be based at Musgrove Park Hospital, however a Yeovil base could be considered. They will contribute to general cardiology commitments and will undertake ward rounds on CCU and Fielding (the cardiology ward), general cardiology outpatient clinics, and subspecialty clinics where appropriate - there will be on average 2 clinics per week. Subspecialty work will also be undertaken at Musgrove Park Hospital but there may also be opportunity for sessions at Yeovil and outreach clinics at community hospitals. The successful applicant will contribute to the weekend Cardiology CCU ward round rota. There will be flexibility to create a job plan timetable that meets the needs of the service and is attractive to the successful applicant. There will be provision of time for administrative tasks and SPA in line with the job plans of the other consultant cardiologists. In time, all non-interventional consultant cardiologists based at Musgrove Park Hospital will undertake some cross-site working at Yeovil.
Workload: Outpatient clinic templates are based on ABN and BCS guidelines for new and follow up patients. The ward work levels vary, but the time allocated in the job plan will reflect the average time taken per week/month covering the wards. Pacing lists are variable with operator but in general 3 simple devices or 2 complex devices are listed for each session. Complex echo lists are based on 45 minute slots for DSE and 60 minute slots for TOE. CT and MRI lists are run as per BSCI guidelines.
Person Specification
Qualifications & experince
Essential
- GMC
- Entry onto specialist register with CCT in cardiology 6 months of date of interview for post
- MRCP or equivalent
- ALS
- Sub-speciality skills in imaging
- Sub - speciality skill in either heart failure, devices cardiology oncology
Desirable
- Teaching experience
- Management experience and involvement in audit
- MD, PhD or equivalent
Person Specification
Qualifications & experince
Essential
- GMC
- Entry onto specialist register with CCT in cardiology 6 months of date of interview for post
- MRCP or equivalent
- ALS
- Sub-speciality skills in imaging
- Sub - speciality skill in either heart failure, devices cardiology oncology
Desirable
- Teaching experience
- Management experience and involvement in audit
- MD, PhD 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
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).
