Job summary
The department of Cardiology provides a service to Herefordshire and neighbouring counties including Powys. There is a strong focus on patient centered care and there is a strong team-based approach. Both in-patient services and out-patient services are provided at the County Hospital, there is a fully equipped Cardiac Catheter Laboratory and 6 bed Coronary Care Unit. All medical wards are specialty based with Lugg Ward designated the Cardiology ward (shared with one other specialty). Thereare currently 15 cardiology beds on Lugg.
The current team run a generic team based service for both in and out patients, it is envisaged that this approach would continue with the new appointee taking a full role in the service and future service development and design.
Main duties of the job
This appointment will allow a cardiologist of the week model on a 1 in 6 basis with all other activity cancelled during that week allowing proactive troubleshooting of cardiology problems on the wards and in The ED during normal working hours. That week would include a Saturday and Sunday morning CCU round and ward round with referrals also seen (extra contractual if agreed and either remunerated by negotiated pay or time off in lieu). To enable consistent seven day working annual leave cannot be taken during the wards week unless by a direct agreed swap with acolleague. General cardiology on call will be on a fixed weekday (not covered prospectively) and 1 in 6 at weekends (Friday through Sunday). A clinic workload will be either 11 follow up patients (telephone clinic) or 3 new and 6 follow up patients (face to face).
On other weeks 3 PAs of clinical time will be dedicated to complex TTE, TOE, and stress echocardiography.
About us
Hereford is a cathedral city and enjoys beautiful surrounding countryside down the Wye Valley, along the Malvern Hills and across to the Black Mountains. Many opportunities for outdoor pursuits exist although the neighboring market towns also offer a wide range of restaurants.
Rail and road networks give ready access to Birmingham and Bristol with the nearby M50 linking us to the motorway network. There are ample leisure and sporting facilities within the City and there is a strong tradition of choral music.
A wide range of housing is available. The local primary, secondary and private schools have an excellent reputation and consistently score highly in national tables.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This appointment will allow a cardiologist of the week model on a 1 in 6 basis with all other activity cancelled during that week allowing proactive troubleshooting of cardiology problems on the wards and in The ED during normal working hours. That week would include a Saturday and Sunday morning CCU round and ward round with referrals also seen (extra contractual if agreed and either remunerated by negotiated pay or time off in lieu). To enable consistent seven day working annual leave cannot be taken during the wards week unless by a direct agreed swap with acolleague. General cardiology on call will be on a fixed weekday (not covered prospectively) and 1 in 6 at weekends (Friday through Sunday). A clinic workload will be either 11 follow up patients (telephone clinic) or 3 new and 6 follow up patients (face to face).
See job description for breakdown of proposed job plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This appointment will allow a cardiologist of the week model on a 1 in 6 basis with all other activity cancelled during that week allowing proactive troubleshooting of cardiology problems on the wards and in The ED during normal working hours. That week would include a Saturday and Sunday morning CCU round and ward round with referrals also seen (extra contractual if agreed and either remunerated by negotiated pay or time off in lieu). To enable consistent seven day working annual leave cannot be taken during the wards week unless by a direct agreed swap with acolleague. General cardiology on call will be on a fixed weekday (not covered prospectively) and 1 in 6 at weekends (Friday through Sunday). A clinic workload will be either 11 follow up patients (telephone clinic) or 3 new and 6 follow up patients (face to face).
See job description for breakdown of proposed job plan.
Person Specification
Physical requirements
Essential
- Ability to carry out duties as set out in the attached job description competently and subject to any aids and / or adaptations as may reasonably be required
- Access to transport.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- License to practice
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR MRCP UK exams
Desirable
- Higher Degree (eg MD/PhD)
Research
Desirable
- Completed thesis. Publications in peer reviewed medical journals.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communicator both oral and written.
- Demonstrates success of working within and leading a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for service development and for teaching.
- Flexible outlook on working hours
Desirable
- Management skills
- Willingness to adapt to the needs of the Department and development of services
Experience / Training
Essential
- Appropriate wide and recent experience of Cardiology, experience in all aspects of echocardiography.
Desirable
- Interest in Audit & management experience in Cardiology
Person Specification
Physical requirements
Essential
- Ability to carry out duties as set out in the attached job description competently and subject to any aids and / or adaptations as may reasonably be required
- Access to transport.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- License to practice
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR MRCP UK exams
Desirable
- Higher Degree (eg MD/PhD)
Research
Desirable
- Completed thesis. Publications in peer reviewed medical journals.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communicator both oral and written.
- Demonstrates success of working within and leading a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for service development and for teaching.
- Flexible outlook on working hours
Desirable
- Management skills
- Willingness to adapt to the needs of the Department and development of services
Experience / Training
Essential
- Appropriate wide and recent experience of Cardiology, experience in all aspects of echocardiography.
Desirable
- Interest in Audit & management experience in Cardiology
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).
