Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new Consultant Cardiologist to join an existing team of nine Consultant Cardiologists working in this successful Teaching Hospital. This is a post for a consultant cardiologist with an interest in complex devices; this will include sessions at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals to carry out implantation and follow up of complex devices. This may include sessions in the catheter lab at Rother NHS Foundation NHS Trust which is staffed by consultants from Sheffield, Rotherham and Doncaster.
Currently this post involves weekend working but no on call but the GIRFT programme is encouraging on call to be provided in all hospitals.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to contribute to the delivery of a seven day a week service however this can be delivered flexibly to maintain work life balance or support a specialist interest at a tertiary centre.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To maintain the highest clinical standards in Cardiology
To provide outpatient services in general Cardiology and subspecialty services as agreed after appointment
To share with colleagues the provision of Cardiology advice to medical and surgical inpatients
To work with colleagues, both medical and nursing to improve and advance the service.
To share with colleagues the responsibility for the management of the Department.
To share with colleagues the responsibility for teaching and training of trainees, junior medical staff, nursing staff, primary care colleagues and medical students.
To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD).
Job description
Job responsibilities
To maintain the highest clinical standards in Cardiology
To provide outpatient services in general Cardiology and subspecialty services as agreed after appointment
To share with colleagues the provision of Cardiology advice to medical and surgical inpatients
To work with colleagues, both medical and nursing to improve and advance the service.
To share with colleagues the responsibility for the management of the Department.
To share with colleagues the responsibility for teaching and training of trainees, junior medical staff, nursing staff, primary care colleagues and medical students.
To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- You must be on the specialist register for Cardiology or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of Doctors must be eligible to be on the GMC specialist register (evidence required prior to commencement) to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee
- Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Cardiology
- Must have significant skills and experience within the sub-specialty of complex cardiac devices
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on range of problems within the specialty
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
Desirable
- Wide based experience in Cardiology
- Attendance at a recognised management course
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
- Formal qualification in teaching/education
Audit and Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to use IT Systems - inc Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook
- Evidence of innovation
Desirable
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
GENERAL
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
DEMONSTRATE OUR WE CARE VALUES AND THE DBTH WAY
Essential
- Inclusive/Person centred/Empowering/Accountable and collaborative/Attentive listening/Integrity and honesty/Courage and positivity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- You must be on the specialist register for Cardiology or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of Doctors must be eligible to be on the GMC specialist register (evidence required prior to commencement) to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee
- Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Cardiology
- Must have significant skills and experience within the sub-specialty of complex cardiac devices
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on range of problems within the specialty
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
Desirable
- Wide based experience in Cardiology
- Attendance at a recognised management course
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
- Formal qualification in teaching/education
Audit and Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to use IT Systems - inc Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook
- Evidence of innovation
Desirable
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
GENERAL
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
DEMONSTRATE OUR WE CARE VALUES AND THE DBTH WAY
Essential
- Inclusive/Person centred/Empowering/Accountable and collaborative/Attentive listening/Integrity and honesty/Courage and positivity
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).
