Job summary
Consultant CardiologistPermanent10 Programmed Activities
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant Cardiologist (full-time, 10PA) with a specialist interest in Echocardiography (Stress Echo and TOE) and Valve Disease, with active participation in the local Infective Endocarditis MDT. Expertise in cardiovascular cross-sectional imaging, including CT coronary angiography and cardiac MRI, would be welcomed.
The successful applicant will play a key role in expanding Cardiology services across the Trust and will join a team of 11 Consultant Cardiologists at Aintree Hospital, delivering comprehensive cardiac care to patients across the Trust.
Aintree Hospital serves a catchment area of approximately 330,000 to 350,000 people, covering North Liverpool, Sefton Borough, and parts of Knowsley, including Kirkby. The hospital is part of Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, working closely with other hospitals in Liverpool and the surrounding areas to provide specialist care and shared services. Applicants must be fully registered with the General Medical Council, hold a licence to practice, and have membership of the Royal College of Physicians UK (or equivalent). They should be listed on the Specialist Register for Cardiology or be eligible for registration within six months of the appointment date.
Main duties of the job
The appointee, together with their colleagues at the Aintree site will have a commitment to the provision of cardiology services. The appointee is responsible for the continued development and expansion of their sub speciality interest and will be expected to work closely with the rest of the Consultants.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivery several aspects within the Cardiology Service. Sessions will be available to support stress echo cardiography/TOE and conventional coronary angiograph with an interest in Valve Disease.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
HOSPITAL/LOCATION
TYPE OF WORK
MONDAY
AM
Aintree
ACCU ward round + PTWR in ED
round
PM
Aintree
ACCU ward round + PTWR in ED
round
TUESDAY
AM
Aintree
ACCU ward round + PTWR in ED
round
PM
Aintree
ACCU ward round + PTWR in ED
round
WEDNESDAY
AM
Aintree
ACCU ward round + PTWR in ED round
PM
Aintree
ACCU ward round + PTWR in ED
round
THURSDAY
AM
Aintree
ACCU ward round + PTWR in ED
round
PM
Aintree
ACCU ward round + PTWR in ED
round
Ff
Ff FRIDAY
AM
Aintree
ACCU ward round + PTWR in ED
round
PM
Aintree
ACCU ward round + PTWR in ED
round
On ward weeks (6 weeks/year)
HOSPITAL/LOCATION
TYPE OF WORK
MONDAY
AM
Aintree
Ward round
Advice and Guidance (A&G)
PM
Aintree
Ward round
A&G
TUESDAY
AM
Aintree
Ward round
A&G
PM
Aintree
Ward round
A&G
WEDNESDAY
AM
Aintree
Ward round
A&G
PM
Aintree
Ward round
A&G
THURSDAY
AM
Aintree
Ward round
A&G
PM
Aintree
Ward round
A&G
FRIDAY
AM
Aintree
Ward round
A&G
PM
Aintree
Ward round
A&G
Off ward weeks (30 weeks/year)
HOSPITAL/LOCATION
TYPE OF WORK
MONDAY
AM
Aintree
Admin
PM
Aintree
OPD Clinic
TUESDAY
AM
Aintree
SPA
PM
Aintree
Specialty session
WEDNESDAY
AM
Aintree
RAS Triage
PM
Aintree
Specialty session
THURSDAY
AM
Aintree
OPD Clinic
PM
Aintree
Research / Audit
Fri FRIDAY
AM
Aintree
MDT
PM
Aintree
Educational supervision
On Call commitments
The current rota runs at 1 in 11 for ACCU with out of hours cover on a weekly basis (6 weeks a year). At the weekend, the Consultant will carry out the ACCU (one ward round) and post-take ward rounds on ward 8. The total number of patients seen daily and at the weekends can be variable (14- 22 patients).
On call weeks (6 weeks/year), also includes 1 PA as SPA
Job description
Job responsibilities
HOSPITAL/LOCATION
TYPE OF WORK
MONDAY
AM
Aintree
ACCU ward round + PTWR in ED
round
PM
Aintree
ACCU ward round + PTWR in ED
round
TUESDAY
AM
Aintree
ACCU ward round + PTWR in ED
round
PM
Aintree
ACCU ward round + PTWR in ED
round
WEDNESDAY
AM
Aintree
ACCU ward round + PTWR in ED round
PM
Aintree
ACCU ward round + PTWR in ED
round
THURSDAY
AM
Aintree
ACCU ward round + PTWR in ED
round
PM
Aintree
ACCU ward round + PTWR in ED
round
Ff
Ff FRIDAY
AM
Aintree
ACCU ward round + PTWR in ED
round
PM
Aintree
ACCU ward round + PTWR in ED
round
On ward weeks (6 weeks/year)
HOSPITAL/LOCATION
TYPE OF WORK
MONDAY
AM
Aintree
Ward round
Advice and Guidance (A&G)
PM
Aintree
Ward round
A&G
TUESDAY
AM
Aintree
Ward round
A&G
PM
Aintree
Ward round
A&G
WEDNESDAY
AM
Aintree
Ward round
A&G
PM
Aintree
Ward round
A&G
THURSDAY
AM
Aintree
Ward round
A&G
PM
Aintree
Ward round
A&G
FRIDAY
AM
Aintree
Ward round
A&G
PM
Aintree
Ward round
A&G
Off ward weeks (30 weeks/year)
HOSPITAL/LOCATION
TYPE OF WORK
MONDAY
AM
Aintree
Admin
PM
Aintree
OPD Clinic
TUESDAY
AM
Aintree
SPA
PM
Aintree
Specialty session
WEDNESDAY
AM
Aintree
RAS Triage
PM
Aintree
Specialty session
THURSDAY
AM
Aintree
OPD Clinic
PM
Aintree
Research / Audit
Fri FRIDAY
AM
Aintree
MDT
PM
Aintree
Educational supervision
On Call commitments
The current rota runs at 1 in 11 for ACCU with out of hours cover on a weekly basis (6 weeks a year). At the weekend, the Consultant will carry out the ACCU (one ward round) and post-take ward rounds on ward 8. The total number of patients seen daily and at the weekends can be variable (14- 22 patients).
On call weeks (6 weeks/year), also includes 1 PA as SPA
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via - CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months) - CESR or - European Community Rights
- Signed off for sub speciality interest
Desirable
- Higher research degree or in the process of obtaining a higher research degree
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in elective and emergency Cardiology in the UK up to the standard expected of CCT.
- Evidence of practice at consultant or sub-consultant, senior SpR level for a reasonable period of time.
- Expertise in sub speciality field
Desirable
- Previous Fellowships or extended training
- Teaching experience
- Relevant experience in NHS organisation and undertaking audit
Other
Essential
- Research and publications relevant to post
Desirable
- Presentations at National and International Meetings
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via - CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months) - CESR or - European Community Rights
- Signed off for sub speciality interest
Desirable
- Higher research degree or in the process of obtaining a higher research degree
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in elective and emergency Cardiology in the UK up to the standard expected of CCT.
- Evidence of practice at consultant or sub-consultant, senior SpR level for a reasonable period of time.
- Expertise in sub speciality field
Desirable
- Previous Fellowships or extended training
- Teaching experience
- Relevant experience in NHS organisation and undertaking audit
Other
Essential
- Research and publications relevant to post
Desirable
- Presentations at National and International Meetings
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).
