Job summary
The cardiology service is looking for a Consultant with a specialisation in Interventional Cardiology. The post holder will be expected to provide specialist cardiology services on the Guy's and St Thomas' sites (the job will be primarily based at St Thomas' Hospital but candidates might be expected to work across all the sites included the Royal Brompton and Harefield sites).
This is an excellent opportunity to join a first class team in an active and progressive central London teaching hospital environment.
General enquiries, about the job or for an informal discussion about this post should be directed to Dr Brian Clapp (brian.clapp@gstt.nhs.uk) Clinical Lead for Interventional Cardiology.
Main duties of the job
Your job plan is anticipated to contain 10 Programmed Activities per week on average to be carried out on Guy's & St Thomas' sites. The job plan will be negotiated between the consultant and his/her clinical director at least annually and may well alter to accommodate evolving clinical service requirements. An indicative proposed timetable is included below; the workload will be a mix of ward round, cardiac catheterisation lab lists and OP clinics which will comprise of a mix of new and follow-up patients.
Final confirmation of the proposed initial timetable will be completed prior to taking up the post with the successful candidate. Flexibility will remain within the job plan to allow effective coverage of procedural and clinic commitments and the timetable will be variable week on week.
About us
The Trust consists of St Thomas' Hospital at Waterloo, including the Evelina Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton Hospital, Harefield Hospital and Guy's Hospital at London Bridge. Our hospitals have a long and proud history, dating back almost 900 years, and have been at the forefront of medical progress and innovation since they were founded. We continue to build on these traditions and have a reputation for clinical, teaching and research excellence.
We provide a full range of hospital services for our local communities, as well as community health services for people living in Lambeth and Southwark. We also provide specialist services for patients from further afield, including cancer, cardiac, kidney, women's and orthopaedic services, and we are home to the Evelina Children's Hospital. We have one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest A&E departments in London. See www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk for further details.
We are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC), a pioneering collaboration between one of the world's leading research-led universities and three of London's most successful NHS Foundation Trusts. Our AHSC is one of only five in the UK and consists of King's College London and Guy's and St Thomas', King's College Hospital and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts. We also have strong links with Imperial College particularly through the Royal Brompton and Harefield sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
Indicative proposed timetable (with approximate timings)
Day
Am
pm
Monday
Supporting Professional Activity (SPA)
(8.30am to 12.30pm)
Bexley outpatient clinic (DCC)
(1pm to 5pm)
Tuesday
Cardiac catheter lab cross cover as needed/Clinic Admin (DCC)
(8am to 12pm)
Cardiac catheter lab cross cover as needed/SPA
(1pm to 5pm)
Wednesday
Joint Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology MDT (8am to 9am)
Cardiac catheter lab cross cover as needed/Clinic Admin (9am to 12pm)
Thursday
Cardiac catheter lab (DCC)
(8am to 12pm)
Cardiac catheter lab (DCC)
(12pm to 4pm)
Post procedural ward round
(4pm to 5pm)
Friday
Ward Round (DCC)
(9am to 11am)
Outpatient clinic (DCC)
(1pm to 5pm)
Saturday
Intermittent NSTEMI Cardiac Catheter Lab lists (no more than 1:10)
Intermittent NSTEMI Cardiac Catheter Lab lists
On call
Participation in 24-hour interventional cardiology on call rota (currently at least 1 in 8 with prospective cover, although subject to change as needed) (equivalent to 1 PA direct clinical care)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Indicative proposed timetable (with approximate timings)
Day
Am
pm
Monday
Supporting Professional Activity (SPA)
(8.30am to 12.30pm)
Bexley outpatient clinic (DCC)
(1pm to 5pm)
Tuesday
Cardiac catheter lab cross cover as needed/Clinic Admin (DCC)
(8am to 12pm)
Cardiac catheter lab cross cover as needed/SPA
(1pm to 5pm)
Wednesday
Joint Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology MDT (8am to 9am)
Cardiac catheter lab cross cover as needed/Clinic Admin (9am to 12pm)
Thursday
Cardiac catheter lab (DCC)
(8am to 12pm)
Cardiac catheter lab (DCC)
(12pm to 4pm)
Post procedural ward round
(4pm to 5pm)
Friday
Ward Round (DCC)
(9am to 11am)
Outpatient clinic (DCC)
(1pm to 5pm)
Saturday
Intermittent NSTEMI Cardiac Catheter Lab lists (no more than 1:10)
Intermittent NSTEMI Cardiac Catheter Lab lists
On call
Participation in 24-hour interventional cardiology on call rota (currently at least 1 in 8 with prospective cover, although subject to change as needed) (equivalent to 1 PA direct clinical care)
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training:
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent qualification Full GMC Registration Entry on the Specialist Register as holding a CCT in Cardiology or equivalent Full training in interventional cardiology
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree, e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Expertise in the full range of interventional cardiology including the treatment of patients with acute myocardial infarction
Desirable
- Recent ALS or ILS course Sub-specialist interest within interventional cardiology
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team Competent in all aspects of general cardiology Good communication skills
Research
Essential
- Research to the level of a higher degree (PhD or MD) relevant to cardiology
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications in interventional cardiology Experience of clinical cardiology research
Teaching
Essential
- Extensive experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable
- Presenting and teaching at national and international conferences on interventional cardiology
Management
Essential
- Evidence of participation in service improvement projects
Desirable
- Experience of managing and developing an interventional cardiology service
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training:
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent qualification Full GMC Registration Entry on the Specialist Register as holding a CCT in Cardiology or equivalent Full training in interventional cardiology
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree, e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Expertise in the full range of interventional cardiology including the treatment of patients with acute myocardial infarction
Desirable
- Recent ALS or ILS course Sub-specialist interest within interventional cardiology
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team Competent in all aspects of general cardiology Good communication skills
Research
Essential
- Research to the level of a higher degree (PhD or MD) relevant to cardiology
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications in interventional cardiology Experience of clinical cardiology research
Teaching
Essential
- Extensive experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable
- Presenting and teaching at national and international conferences on interventional cardiology
Management
Essential
- Evidence of participation in service improvement projects
Desirable
- Experience of managing and developing an interventional cardiology service
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).
