Job summary
This is a new post which will contribute to a full range of in-patient and out-patient Cardiology services.
The post contributes to a separate Cardiology On-call rota with no commitment to the G(I)M on-call rota
The appointee will form part of a team of 6 cardiologists at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester who deliver a comprehensive outpatient and inpatient Cardiology service for patients from across the Trust. The appointee will join a large cardiology services delivered from 4 sites across the Trust, with opportunities to work on more than one site and contribute to the development of cardiology.
We are seeking to appoint a Cardiologist ideally with sub-specialty training in EP/Complex Devices who can also contribute to the General Cardiology On-call Rota.
We will encourage a tertiary centre link with Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) in Brighton to support and develop sub-specialty interest and to work alongside the service at Worthing General Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will join the team of 5 other Consultant Cardiologists at St Richard's Hospital in Chichester in delivering a comprehensive outpatient and inpatient cardiology service for patients from across the Trust. The cardiology team provides daily in-reach to the Emergency Floor (where acute medical and surgical admissions are initially assessed and managed). As far as possible, the most appropriate patients from the Emergency Floor will be selected for transfer to the Cardiac Ward. There will be a regular commitment to outpatient clinic activity. Generic Cardiology referrals are divided between the consultants for triaging via the Docman system. This post will support the expansion of the cardiac devices service with regular cath lab sessions to suit the requirements of the successful appointee. There will be a commitment to managing the administration generated by these activities including the reporting of investigations back to GPs and responding to GP correspondence.
Consultant input and support for the non-invasive Cardiology investigation services.
Teaching and supervision of medical students, junior medical staff and technicians/nurses.
The post will predominantly be based on the Chichester site, although sessions at Worthing Hospital could be available and tertiary sessions in Devices and EP will be encouraged.
Applicants are encouraged to take part in Audit and support junior team members in their Audit projects. There are opportunities for clinical
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information with regards to the post, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information with regards to the post, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oMRCP or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oCCT in Cardiology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- oTraining and extensive experience in general cardiology
- oExperience in Cardiology out-patient clinics
- oExperience and suitable training in heart failure or imaging
- oOverall experience and skillset that matches need of the department
- oEchocardiography
- oTemporary pacing
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- oExperience in other related specialties
- oComplex device implants
- oElectrophysiology training and experience
- oCardiac imaging training and experience
- oBSE accreditation
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prize and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oMRCP or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oCCT in Cardiology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- oTraining and extensive experience in general cardiology
- oExperience in Cardiology out-patient clinics
- oExperience and suitable training in heart failure or imaging
- oOverall experience and skillset that matches need of the department
- oEchocardiography
- oTemporary pacing
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- oExperience in other related specialties
- oComplex device implants
- oElectrophysiology training and experience
- oCardiac imaging training and experience
- oBSE accreditation
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prize and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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).
