Job summary
BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST
Consultant Cardiologist with sub-specialty expertise in Cardio-Oncology and Imaging (10 Programmed Activities)
This appointment is for a substantive Consultant Cardiologist specialising in Cardio-Oncology and either Cardiac Imaging OR Heart Failure, based at St Bartholomew's Hospital and the Royal Free Hospital.
The appointee will join two internationally recognised cardiac centres to develop and deliver high-quality services in cardio-oncology and advanced imaging/ heart failure. The role supports inpatient and outpatient care, service development, research, and education across Barts Heart Centre (Barts Health NHS Trust) and the Royal Free Hospital (Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust).
The post provides a unique opportunity to shape and expand an integrated cardio-oncology programme across both Trusts, working closely with cardiology, oncology, haemato-oncology, heart failure and imaging teams. There is an expectation for participation in the weekend general cardiology consultant on-call rota (currently 1 in 9).
Applicants wishing to apply for this post should possess the MRCP or equivalent, be GMC-registered with a license to practice and hold specialist registration or be within six months of specialist registration at the interview date.
Main duties of the job
The job plan will contain 10 Programmed Activities per week on average plus weekend on call for general cardiology at Barts Health NHS Trust (currently 1 in 9). It is intended that the post holder will work approximately 8.5 Pas (direct clinical care) per week, and 1.5 Pas (supporting) when averaged through the year. A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and Clinical Directors, on behalf of the Medical Director.
Proposed 10 PA model (FT):- 6 Pas Barts Heart Centre (including cardio-oncology clinics, MDTs, and inpatient care and general cardiology).- 4 PAs Royal Free Hospital (cardio-oncology clinics, MDTs, inpatient care and general cardiology).
- 1.5 SPA (from the total above) should be used for supporting activities (audit, teaching, research, CPD).On-call: Participation in the weekend general cardiology consultant on-call rota may be requested (currently 1 in 9).
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education at both sites as part of the Trusts Centre of Excellence Strategy.- Provide training, development and supervision in both general cardio-oncology and subspecialty cardio-oncology.- Provide training and support development in cardio-oncology to the wider multiprofessional team.- Support wider general cardiology training including in general cardiology and cardiac imaging to specialist registrars, fellows, and allied health professionals.- Participate in regional, national and international training initiatives in training and development in cardio-oncology.- Depending on the post holder, there is the option to become a Senior Lecturer in the Medical School, on the understanding that the post holder will participate in undergraduate training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education at both sites as part of the Trusts Centre of Excellence Strategy.- Provide training, development and supervision in both general cardio-oncology and subspecialty cardio-oncology.- Provide training and support development in cardio-oncology to the wider multiprofessional team.- Support wider general cardiology training including in general cardiology and cardiac imaging to specialist registrars, fellows, and allied health professionals.- Participate in regional, national and international training initiatives in training and development in cardio-oncology.- Depending on the post holder, there is the option to become a Senior Lecturer in the Medical School, on the understanding that the post holder will participate in undergraduate training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration with licence to practise
- CCT in Cardiology (or within 6 months of award at interview)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Broad training in general cardiology
- Sub-specialty expertise in cardio-oncology
- Advanced training in either cardiac imaging (BSE, CMR Level 3, or equivalent
- Advanced heart failure training
Desirable
- Evidence of independent service development
- Certification in Cardio-Oncology (ICOS/ ESC
- International fellowship experience
- Experience of setting up new services
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Expertise in management of cardiovascular complications of cancer therapy
- Competence in advanced imaging modalities
- Competence in heart failure
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary team working
- Good organisational and communication skills
Desirable
- Research publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Experience in grant-funded research
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Ability to teach and train medical students, junior doctors, and allied professionals
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
Research & Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit, quality improvement, or clinical research
Desirable
- Significant academic output and leadership
Other
Essential
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Willingness to travel across both sites
- Flexibility to adapt to service needs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration with licence to practise
- CCT in Cardiology (or within 6 months of award at interview)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Broad training in general cardiology
- Sub-specialty expertise in cardio-oncology
- Advanced training in either cardiac imaging (BSE, CMR Level 3, or equivalent
- Advanced heart failure training
Desirable
- Evidence of independent service development
- Certification in Cardio-Oncology (ICOS/ ESC
- International fellowship experience
- Experience of setting up new services
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Expertise in management of cardiovascular complications of cancer therapy
- Competence in advanced imaging modalities
- Competence in heart failure
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary team working
- Good organisational and communication skills
Desirable
- Research publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Experience in grant-funded research
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Ability to teach and train medical students, junior doctors, and allied professionals
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
Research & Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit, quality improvement, or clinical research
Desirable
- Significant academic output and leadership
Other
Essential
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Willingness to travel across both sites
- Flexibility to adapt to service needs
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).
