Job summary
Come and join a group of six cardiologists, to support a new CTCA service and in due course a CMR service. We are committed to maintaining a work life balance so whether just starting your consultant career or already an experienced Consultant come and talk to us. This job is primarily in CTCA and general cardiology but another subspecialty interest in addition to CTCA could be accommodated.
If you've ever dreamt of a place which brings together the convenience of living in a big city with the lifestyle associated with a home in a rural idyll, Herefordshire is the place for you.
Herefordshire lies in the south west of the West Midlands, bordering Wales. It is a rural county. The population is expected to grow to 193,600 by 2026. Just under half of the population live in villages and rural areas, just under a third (30 per cent) of the people live in Hereford City, and the rest (22 per cent) live in the market towns.
The City of Hereford and the five market towns offer a wide variety of lifestyles blending the traditional with the modern. This is a county of contrasts where walkers enjoy breath-taking views, adrenalin seekers rave about our rock faces and river rapids, and connoisseurs of fine food enthuse about the quality of our locally grown produce.
Cycling, canoeing, climbing and kayaking sit neatly alongside theatres, art galleries, museums, festivals and more. There's something for everyone.
Main duties of the job
The new development of a 7th Consultant post is possible because of a new diagnostic center being currently built that will include CTCA (Canon Aquilion SP 160 scanner). The build will be complete by August 2025 and is 1 mile from the County Hospital. One day a week will be dedicated to that service with another day of sub-specialty activity that could be more CTCA, but could include stress echocardiography (working with Dr Hudson) or myoview (service run in conjunction with Dr Gill Rowe, Consultant Radiologist) or another subspecialty interest. There is the possibility of some CMR in conjunction with Worcester, but no regular scanning slots could be offered.
This appointment will allow a cardiologist of the week model on a 1 in 7 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 a colleague. General cardiology on call will be on a fixed weekday (not covered prospectively) and 1 in 7 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).
About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
Worcestershire is our neighbouring county. The post holder will be required to travel between sites.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."
Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This appointment will allow a cardiologist of the week model on a 1 in 7 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 a colleague. General cardiology on call will be on a fixed weekday (not covered prospectively) and 1 in 7 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 7 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 a colleague. General cardiology on call will be on a fixed weekday (not covered prospectively) and 1 in 7 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 with 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
- Level 3 accreditation in CTCA
Desirable
- Higher Degree (eg MD/PhD)
- Formal qualification in other imaging modality (EACVI CMR, BSE, etc.)
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 recent experience of Cardiology, ability to manage an undifferentiated cardiological take.
- Expertise in CTCA.
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 with 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
- Level 3 accreditation in CTCA
Desirable
- Higher Degree (eg MD/PhD)
- Formal qualification in other imaging modality (EACVI CMR, BSE, etc.)
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 recent experience of Cardiology, ability to manage an undifferentiated cardiological take.
- Expertise in CTCA.
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).
