Job summary
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Interventional Consultant Cardiologist to join our innovative cardiology team. As a 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
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical Care:Diagnose and manage patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions.Perform and interpret diagnostic tests such as echocardiograms, ECGs, and cardiac MRIs.Provide outpatient and inpatient care, including consultations and follow-up appointments.Lead and participate in ward rounds, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
Procedural Work:
Conduct interventional procedures such as angiography, angioplasty, and pacemaker implantation.Ensure all procedures are performed to the highest standards of safety and quality.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration:
Work closely with other healthcare professionals, including nurses, radiologists, and surgeons, to provide integrated care.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
Teaching and Training:
Provide education and training to junior doctors, medical students, and other healthcare staff.Participate in continuing professional development (CPD) and clinical governance initiatives.
Research and Development:
Engage in clinical research to advance the field of cardiology.Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
Management and Leadership:
Take on leadership roles within the department, contributing to service development and improvement.Participate in the management of the cardiology department, including rota planning and resource allocation.
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.
Applicants wishing to work flexibly are encouraged to apply. As a team we would welcome requests for various flexible working arrangements including job-sharing. Such arrangements can be discussed with any short-listed candidate.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Proposed Job Plan
The job plan below is a proposal covering the essential areas or cover. There will be an annual review of job plan with the SLD and SLM where additional roles and responsibilities can be agreed aligned with the Service Lines and Trust strategy.
Direct Clinical Care
PAs
ACS Cath Lab 1
2.01
Bickleigh ACS Ward round
1.84
Catheter Lab
0.72
Clinics - Outpatient and A&G
1.00
MDT cardiology
0.12
Medical take system (weekday, daytime)
0.29
Patient-related administration
1.25
Unpredictable Emergency Work
1.25
Supporting Professional Activities
1.5
10.0
The job plan will be reviewed after 6 months in post to ensure any additional roles and responsibilities are accurately recorded.
This is an example of a 10 PA post and as with any successful applicant, those wishing to work flexibly or any additional PAs would have their job plan discussed and individualised as part of team job planning with the Service Line Director/Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Proposed Job Plan
The job plan below is a proposal covering the essential areas or cover. There will be an annual review of job plan with the SLD and SLM where additional roles and responsibilities can be agreed aligned with the Service Lines and Trust strategy.
Direct Clinical Care
PAs
ACS Cath Lab 1
2.01
Bickleigh ACS Ward round
1.84
Catheter Lab
0.72
Clinics - Outpatient and A&G
1.00
MDT cardiology
0.12
Medical take system (weekday, daytime)
0.29
Patient-related administration
1.25
Unpredictable Emergency Work
1.25
Supporting Professional Activities
1.5
10.0
The job plan will be reviewed after 6 months in post to ensure any additional roles and responsibilities are accurately recorded.
This is an example of a 10 PA post and as with any successful applicant, those wishing to work flexibly or any additional PAs would have their job plan discussed and individualised as part of team job planning with the Service Line Director/Manager.
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
- Knowledge of research ethics and grant applications.
- 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
Communication & interpersonal skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital databases
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within an MDT
- Accountability - ability to take responsibility, lead and make decisions.
Management
Essential
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national level.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership of and involvement with clinical governance.
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
- Knowledge of research ethics and grant applications.
- 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
Communication & interpersonal skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital databases
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within an MDT
- Accountability - ability to take responsibility, lead and make decisions.
Management
Essential
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national level.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership of and involvement with clinical governance.
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).
