Consultant Cardiologist

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

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Job summary

We are seeking a colleague to work as Heart Failure consultant colleague at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH). This is a new post and will support the development of heart failure services in the region, working within an expanding multidisciplinary team. We are particularly interested in developing pathways to avoid heart failure admissions, reduce length of stay and work across traditional boundaries between the hospital and community. Additional subspecialty interests in imaging or pacing would be welcome. The successfulapplicant would join an enthusiastic and cohesive team of 22 consultant cardiologists and contribute to the general cardiology on call rota.

This is an 8 PA substantive post, but a candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties as described will receive equal consideration. If such a candidate is appointed, the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide, with the other NNUH consultants, a system of mutual cover for annual, study and professional leave for weekday cover. The weekend cover will only be swapped if necessary after discussion with colleagues.

2. The new post holder will help provide cross-cover of the pacing service.

3. Provide consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialties in the Trust.

4. Liaise with medical staff in other specialties and participate in the regular clinical meetings and other post-graduate activities of the hospitals.

5. Take part in the Royal College of Physicians continuing medical education programme. The Trust will provide study leave expenses in line with national terms and conditions of service.

6. Play a full part in the teaching and audit activities of the department. Undergraduates from the UEA Medical School are attached to NNUH regularly for their circulation unit (12 clinical weeks, 24 UEA based), which may involve the successful candidate in bedside (clinic and ward) teaching as well as seminars and PBL feedback.

7. Attendance is expected at the weekly MDT with cardiothoracic colleagues at Papworth, monthly Directorate and clinical governance meetings, and subspecialty MDT. All consultants, including the appointee, will be involved in implementing the Clinical Governance programs of the Trust.

About us

We serve a population of approximately 1m, with an estimated 10,000 patients with heart failure. We are passionate about improving the care of patients with heart failure in collaboration with community partners. We are particularly interested in developing pathways to avoid heart failure admissions, reduce length of stay and work across traditional boundaries between the hospital and community.

NNUH is a 1,200 bedded multidisciplinary teaching hospital with the full range of medical, surgical, obstetric and diagnostic services on site including 24/7 interventional radiology and thoracic surgical cover. The cardiology department includes 24 consultants with specialist interests including coronary disease and intervention, cardiac rhythm management, cardiac imaging, valve disease, heart failure and inherited cardiac conditions (ICC). Four academic consultants have joint appointments with the University of East Anglia Medical School

Date posted

20 May 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

234-MS2154

Job locations

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital Foundation Trust

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached job description and full advert for details of the post and main responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached job description and full advert for details of the post and main responsibilities

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

Full GMC with licence to practice

Desirable

Current ALS

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent
MRCP
Independent Pacing and Complex Pacing operator

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Experience of conducting clinical audit
Ability to use research outcomes and evidence base in clinical practice
Independent in management of bradycardia and biventricular pacing, and ICD implantation

Desirable

Experience in subcutaneous ICD and leadless pacing is welcomed, but can be developed in this post
Other subspecialty experience in heart failure, cardiac imaging or ICC

Communications&Language Skills

Essential

Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English

Desirable

Good presentation skills and teaching skills

Aptitudes

Essential

Experience of teaching including teaching medical students

Interests

Essential

Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

Full GMC with licence to practice

Desirable

Current ALS

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent
MRCP
Independent Pacing and Complex Pacing operator

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Experience of conducting clinical audit
Ability to use research outcomes and evidence base in clinical practice
Independent in management of bradycardia and biventricular pacing, and ICD implantation

Desirable

Experience in subcutaneous ICD and leadless pacing is welcomed, but can be developed in this post
Other subspecialty experience in heart failure, cardiac imaging or ICC

Communications&Language Skills

Essential

Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English

Desirable

Good presentation skills and teaching skills

Aptitudes

Essential

Experience of teaching including teaching medical students

Interests

Essential

Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest

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.

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