Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a first rate cardiologist, with sub-specialty expertise in pacing, devices and inherited cardiac conditions to join our vibrant team.
The successful candidate will be expected to deliver clinical services encompassing all aspects of device implantation and inherited cardiac conditions. An academic profile is desirable. The candidate will also be expected to have substantial experience in clinical cardiology and participate in the general, cardiology on call rota, currently 1:11.
Main duties of the job
The department has four state of the art cardiac catheterisation laboratories, our highly skilled devices team at UHNM implanted over 1100 devices in 2023/24 including 200 ICD, 130 CRT and a small number of Micra, Sub-q and his bundle devices. The department also offers a lead extraction service, this service is growing for our tertiary population of patients. The devices service is supported by an experienced and well qualified cardiac scientific workforce, who provide a 24/7 on call service for pacing. There is also a dedicated advanced nurse practitioner supporting the devices team.
In addition to cardiac devices, this is an opportunity to further develop the department's well established inherited cardiac conditions service. Monthly specialist clinics take place for patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Clinics take place regularly for patients with muscular dystrophies. The aortopathy service currently looks after over 800 patients, including patients with Marfans syndrome, Ehlers Danlos and Loewys Dietz. The department looks after patients with the full range of channelopathies with strong links with the paediatric department in Stoke and Birmingham children's hospital supporting a complete family service. The ICC service is supported by a dedicated advanced nurse practitioner with master's level training in genetics.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a full-time post for a Consultant Cardiologist with Complex Device and ICC expertise working for University Hospitals North Midlands.
Clinical Duties: General Cardiology
Diagnosis and treatment of ward and outpatients in cardiology. Regular ward rounds on the cardiology wards.
Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge allowing for all proper delegation to and training of your staff.
To see ward consults/referrals when on call.
Two outpatient clinics per week: specialising in ICC management with a general cardiology component.
On call commitment for cardiology
The appointee will be expected to undertake administrative duties associated with the running of his/her clinical work. There will be full secretarial support and the provision of fully equipped office and IT facilities. The appointee will be expected to take a full part in professional activities required for revalidation including clinical audit. All these activities are designated as supporting activities on the job plan below.
The appointee will be expected to spend 10 Programmed Activities (average 4 hour sessions) per week as laid out in the provisional job plan based on Direct Patient Care and this will include work relating to prevention, emergency work (including on call), operating sessions including pre- and post-operative care, ward rounds, outpatient activities, clinical diagnostic work, other patient treatment, public health duties, multi-disciplinary meetings and administration relating to the above. Additionally, there is cross covering of operating sessions for devices by the appointee, when other consultants are away. Timetables may be changed in the future to meet the changing needs of the Directorate and the successful candidate could be asked to take on additional work in general cardiology depending on their skill set - this will attract additional PAs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a full-time post for a Consultant Cardiologist with Complex Device and ICC expertise working for University Hospitals North Midlands.
Clinical Duties: General Cardiology
Diagnosis and treatment of ward and outpatients in cardiology. Regular ward rounds on the cardiology wards.
Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge allowing for all proper delegation to and training of your staff.
To see ward consults/referrals when on call.
Two outpatient clinics per week: specialising in ICC management with a general cardiology component.
On call commitment for cardiology
The appointee will be expected to undertake administrative duties associated with the running of his/her clinical work. There will be full secretarial support and the provision of fully equipped office and IT facilities. The appointee will be expected to take a full part in professional activities required for revalidation including clinical audit. All these activities are designated as supporting activities on the job plan below.
The appointee will be expected to spend 10 Programmed Activities (average 4 hour sessions) per week as laid out in the provisional job plan based on Direct Patient Care and this will include work relating to prevention, emergency work (including on call), operating sessions including pre- and post-operative care, ward rounds, outpatient activities, clinical diagnostic work, other patient treatment, public health duties, multi-disciplinary meetings and administration relating to the above. Additionally, there is cross covering of operating sessions for devices by the appointee, when other consultants are away. Timetables may be changed in the future to meet the changing needs of the Directorate and the successful candidate could be asked to take on additional work in general cardiology depending on their skill set - this will attract additional PAs.
Person Specification
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working:
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team.
- Attendance at MDT meetings
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications:
Essential
- Substantial experience in research including recruitment to clinical trials
- Willing to participate in audit programmes
Desirable
- Publications, presentations and previous audit projects. ICH-GCP certificate
- Evidence of continuing research
Management and Administrative Experience:
Essential
- Good leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Leadership training and experience
- Evidence of implementing change within a department/service
- Willingness to undertake a leadership role
Personal Attributes:
Essential
Desirable
Personal Circumstances:
Essential
- Ability and means to meet the travel requirements of the post
- Residence within 20 miles of base (return to base within 30 minutes if required)
- To be accessible by telephone for on call duties
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Certificate of completion of training (CCT) or within 6 months CCT
- MRCP UK or equivalent
Desirable
- Other higher degree (PhD, Masters)
Experience
Essential
- Post CCT training in devices
- Substantial experience in the management of patients with cardiac conditions
- Substantial experience in research including recruitment to clinical trials
Desirable
- Experience in inherited cardiac conditions
Person Specification
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working:
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team.
- Attendance at MDT meetings
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications:
Essential
- Substantial experience in research including recruitment to clinical trials
- Willing to participate in audit programmes
Desirable
- Publications, presentations and previous audit projects. ICH-GCP certificate
- Evidence of continuing research
Management and Administrative Experience:
Essential
- Good leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Leadership training and experience
- Evidence of implementing change within a department/service
- Willingness to undertake a leadership role
Personal Attributes:
Essential
Desirable
Personal Circumstances:
Essential
- Ability and means to meet the travel requirements of the post
- Residence within 20 miles of base (return to base within 30 minutes if required)
- To be accessible by telephone for on call duties
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Certificate of completion of training (CCT) or within 6 months CCT
- MRCP UK or equivalent
Desirable
- Other higher degree (PhD, Masters)
Experience
Essential
- Post CCT training in devices
- Substantial experience in the management of patients with cardiac conditions
- Substantial experience in research including recruitment to clinical trials
Desirable
- Experience in inherited cardiac conditions
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke and County Hospital Site
Newcastle Road
Staffordshire
ST46QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
