Locum Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

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Job summary

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is looking for enthusiastic and skilled Locum Interventional Consultant Cardiologist to join our innovative cardiology team. As a Locum Consultant Cardiologist at University Hospitals Plymouth, you will play a vital role in delivering top-quality cardiology services in a supportive and collaborative environment.

This position is designed to enhance the provision of secondary cardiology care, including outpatient services, to the local population in Devon and Cornwall. The job requires a basic 10 PA (Planned Activities) job plan, with potential for additional negotiations regarding specific sub-speciality interests in alignment with the strategic objectives of the Cardiology Service

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the Directorate's educational and audit program, including monthly CME/audit meetings and weekly teaching sessions for junior staff. University Hospital Plymouth's commitment to undergraduate teaching for both medical and dental students, including tertiary care modules in conjunction with Plymouth University, is evident in outstanding teaching facilities on-site.

Main duties of the job

The Cardiology Service will soon have three brand new fully equipped Phillips catheter laboratories (Philips Single plane Azurion 7 X-Ray Imaging systems and GE BT22 Mac-Lab Haemodynamic monitoring) two of which are co-located with the cardiothoracic theatres. A multi million pound refurbishment of the diagnostic department included creating a third on site cath lab replacing the pacing theatre allowing complex cases in all three areas. The Cardiology Outpatient Department and offers full range of standard cardiology diagnostic investigations provided by a highly experienced team of cardiac physiologists.

Derriford has been offering a 24/7 primary PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) service to the local catchment population of approximately 475,000 people since 2009 with approximately 200 PPCI procedures per year and a total PCI rate of 750 PCI per year (equivalent to 1550 per million population per year). There are facilities to perform pressure wire, Intravascular ultrasound, rotablation and OCT. We have recently established a dedicated CTO programme.

Currently seven interventional cardiologists participate in a 1:7 on call rota including one week as Cardiologist of the Week (CoW) providing daily ward rounds for ACS (Acute Coronary Syndrome) admissions and close liaison with the Acute Medical Service and other referrals (see job plan at Appendix A). This new post will decrease the on-call frequency to 1:8.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Date posted

09 April 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£84,599 to £114,003 a session per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-ML-CAR6183316

Job locations

Derriford Hospital

Derriford

Plymouth

PL68DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Proposed Job Plan

Area

Expected PA

Bickleigh and CCU ward round

1.92

MAU ward round

0.29

Cath Labs

1.5

ACS Labs

1.74

Outpatient Clinics

0.6

MDT Meetings

0.2

Administration

1

Unpredictable Emergency Work

1.25

SPA

1.5

10

The job plan will fulfil the 8th rota slot in the interventional consultant rota with one week on of ACS wards, ACS labs and on call nights (non resident)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Proposed Job Plan

Area

Expected PA

Bickleigh and CCU ward round

1.92

MAU ward round

0.29

Cath Labs

1.5

ACS Labs

1.74

Outpatient Clinics

0.6

MDT Meetings

0.2

Administration

1

Unpredictable Emergency Work

1.25

SPA

1.5

10

The job plan will fulfil the 8th rota slot in the interventional consultant rota with one week on of ACS wards, ACS labs and on call nights (non resident)

Person Specification

Education, qualifications & special training

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • MRCP (UK) or equivalent
  • To be on, or within 6 months of being on, the GMC Specialist Register in Cardiology via a CCT in Cardiology or equivalent e.g CESR, at the time of interview

Desirable

  • Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Clinical Experience & Skills

Essential

  • Fully trained in general cardiology and coronary interventional procedures.
  • Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty.
  • Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
  • Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team.
  • Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision

Research & clinical audit

Essential

  • Ability to undertake and direct audit and QIP with demonstrable understanding of the impact and challenges.
  • Publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national and international scientific meetings

Desirable

  • Experience of setting up collaborative multicentre research projects.

Teaching

Essential

  • Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff
  • Ability to teach clinical skills

Desirable

  • A professional qualification in medical education
Person Specification

Education, qualifications & special training

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • MRCP (UK) or equivalent
  • To be on, or within 6 months of being on, the GMC Specialist Register in Cardiology via a CCT in Cardiology or equivalent e.g CESR, at the time of interview

Desirable

  • Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Clinical Experience & Skills

Essential

  • Fully trained in general cardiology and coronary interventional procedures.
  • Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty.
  • Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
  • Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team.
  • Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision

Research & clinical audit

Essential

  • Ability to undertake and direct audit and QIP with demonstrable understanding of the impact and challenges.
  • Publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national and international scientific meetings

Desirable

  • Experience of setting up collaborative multicentre research projects.

Teaching

Essential

  • Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff
  • Ability to teach clinical skills

Desirable

  • A professional qualification in medical education

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford

Plymouth

PL68DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford

Plymouth

PL68DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Cardiologist and Service Line Director

Dr Shankar Sangaraju

s.sangaraju@nhs.net

01752439216

Date posted

09 April 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£84,599 to £114,003 a session per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-ML-CAR6183316

Job locations

Derriford Hospital

Derriford

Plymouth

PL68DH


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