Job summary
This is a replacement post for an Interventional Cardiologist. The successful applicant will join 16 existing consultant Cardiologists and 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.
Main duties of the job
The applicant will be expected to participate in the primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) rota on a 1:6 basis, providing PPCI to the majority of Somerset patients (~570,000). We have always worked closely with the Yeovil Cardiology department, and we provide angiography and PCI for the Yeovil catchment population.
The applicant will be based at Musgrove Park Hospital Taunton contributing to the delivery of ward rounds, general cardiology, outpatient clinics and subspecialty sessions, with peripheral clinics as part of the job plan.
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
Please refer to the attached job description for full details:
Clinical Duties:The successful applicant will be based at Musgrove Park Hospital. 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 primary PCI rota 1:6. 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.
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
Please refer to the attached job description for full details:
Clinical Duties:The successful applicant will be based at Musgrove Park Hospital. 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 primary PCI rota 1:6. 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.
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 & Expereince
Essential
- GMC registered with entry onto specialist register with CCT in cardiology 6 months of date of interview for post
- MRCP ( UK or Equivalent)
- ALS provider
- Sub-speciality interest in coronary intervention with demonstration of significant experience commensurate with independent practice
- Other sub speciality interest e.g. imaging , heart failure, devices
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical diagnosis and care of patients
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Appropriate levels of clinical knowledge
Desirable
- MD, PhD or equivalent
- Able to undertake rotablation, and other calcium modification tools. IVUS.
- Understanding of NHS, Clinical governance & resource constraints
Person Specification
Qualifications & Expereince
Essential
- GMC registered with entry onto specialist register with CCT in cardiology 6 months of date of interview for post
- MRCP ( UK or Equivalent)
- ALS provider
- Sub-speciality interest in coronary intervention with demonstration of significant experience commensurate with independent practice
- Other sub speciality interest e.g. imaging , heart failure, devices
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical diagnosis and care of patients
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Appropriate levels of clinical knowledge
Desirable
- MD, PhD or equivalent
- Able to undertake rotablation, and other calcium modification tools. IVUS.
- Understanding of NHS, Clinical governance & resource constraints
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).
