Job summary
A specialist interest in cardiac imaging is required. This is a substantive post currently held by a locum consultant with special interest in cardiac imaging at Royal Bolton and will be complimented by the appointment of an additional imaging consultant to support the development of CT Coronary angiography on site whilst ensuring that functional imaging is completed in a timely fashion.
You will join five substantive existing Consultant Cardiologists with interests in pacing and devices (2), advanced cardiac imaging (1) and cardiac failure (2) with recruitment plans for another full time substantive imaging consultant appointment (ie a total of 3 imaging consultants) and another consultant with a complimentary subspecialty interest.
In addition to those consultants providing an inpatient service, we have a full time consultant supporting the outpatient service and rapid access clinics and another part time consultant supporting general cardiology and device therapy.
Full secretarial support will be provided with office accommodation in the Cardiac Investigation Department equipped with computer and internet access.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the care of patients admitted to the CCU on the days that you are on call.
You and the present cardiologists will run an integrated ward-based service for CCU and C1 ward and will undertake new and follow-up outpatient clinics. The ward based service is supported by frailty input.
It is anticipated that the post holder will have a background in general cardiology and a specialist interest in cardiac imaging specifically, transthoracic, transoesophageal and dobutamine stress imaging and cardiac CT but other imaging experience such a CMR may be considered although it must be recognised that this will not be delivered on site in Bolton.
About us
Royal Bolton Hospital has a catchment population of approx. 350,000 people. There is a 10 bedded Coronary Care Unit and a 25 bedded cardiology ward. The Cardiology/ECG Dept undertakes a full range of non-invasive investigation and pacemaker/ICD follow up. Nuclear Cardiology is available on site. There will be 8 full time Cardiologists at Royal Bolton Hospital following the appointment to this post. You will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.
You must be fully registered with the GMC and on the Specialist Register, or within 6 months of attaining your CCT or equivalent at interview stage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- You will be contracted for continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge and for the proper functioning of your clinical department. You will be required to undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of your patients and the running of your clinical department.
- To maintain a special interest in cardiac imaging and general cardiology.
- To collaborate with incumbent colleagues in developing innovative working practices such as flexible working week, out-reach clinics and community based activity as appropriate.
- To participate in the Cardiology on-call rota with consultant colleagues.
- You will be expected to provide emergency cover on reciprocal basis for consultant colleagues' periods of leave.
- The professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.
- Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required, and for contributing to post-graduate and continuing medical education activity, locally, regionally and nationally.
- The Trust supports the requirements for Continuing Professional Development as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
- You will be encouraged to develop and continue your own research interests and to join in the research activities of the department/Trust.
- Managerial, including budgetary responsibilities where appropriate. These include membership of the Acute Adult Division.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- You will be contracted for continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge and for the proper functioning of your clinical department. You will be required to undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of your patients and the running of your clinical department.
- To maintain a special interest in cardiac imaging and general cardiology.
- To collaborate with incumbent colleagues in developing innovative working practices such as flexible working week, out-reach clinics and community based activity as appropriate.
- To participate in the Cardiology on-call rota with consultant colleagues.
- You will be expected to provide emergency cover on reciprocal basis for consultant colleagues' periods of leave.
- The professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.
- Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required, and for contributing to post-graduate and continuing medical education activity, locally, regionally and nationally.
- The Trust supports the requirements for Continuing Professional Development as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
- You will be encouraged to develop and continue your own research interests and to join in the research activities of the department/Trust.
- Managerial, including budgetary responsibilities where appropriate. These include membership of the Acute Adult Division.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Qualification MRCP
Desirable
Higher Qualification
Essential
- On the specialist register in Cardiology or on the register by the time of taking up appointment
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Current driving license/use of car for work
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of invasive and non-invasive cardiology
Desirable
Clinical Expertise in Speciality/Sub-speciality
Essential
- Accredited in Cardiology with sub-speciality expertise in Cardiac imaging-echocardiography and CTCA
Training Expected
Essential
- Minimum 6 years experience in Cardiology
Management/Audit
Essential
- Participation in Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Evidence of service development
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Acknowledgement of evidence-based practice
Research/ Publications
Essential
- Research experience and publications
Desirable
Personal Skills
Essential
- Outward looking Good networking skills Excellent patient communication
- Interested in teaching Ability to work in multi-professional team
Desirable
- Team management skills
- Able to participate in on-call rota
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Qualification MRCP
Desirable
Higher Qualification
Essential
- On the specialist register in Cardiology or on the register by the time of taking up appointment
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Current driving license/use of car for work
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of invasive and non-invasive cardiology
Desirable
Clinical Expertise in Speciality/Sub-speciality
Essential
- Accredited in Cardiology with sub-speciality expertise in Cardiac imaging-echocardiography and CTCA
Training Expected
Essential
- Minimum 6 years experience in Cardiology
Management/Audit
Essential
- Participation in Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Evidence of service development
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Acknowledgement of evidence-based practice
Research/ Publications
Essential
- Research experience and publications
Desirable
Personal Skills
Essential
- Outward looking Good networking skills Excellent patient communication
- Interested in teaching Ability to work in multi-professional team
Desirable
- Team management skills
- Able to participate in on-call rota
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
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).
