Job summary
We
are looking for an individual to fill this replacement post within the Cardiology
Department at the Leeds General Infirmary.
The echocardiography and valve service is
led by Dr Dominik Schlosshan together with Dr Ananth Kidambi, Dr Kate Gatenby
and Dr James ONeill. The purpose of this appointment is to continue core
cardiology clinical activity following departure, and support further expansion
and innovation within of the echocardiography, valve and general cardiology
services.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant should possess
MRCP (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register or
within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training
programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant
appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the
Specialist Register.
Applicants should have
established skills in Cardiology and its related specialties including echocardiography
and heart valve disease.
A
strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research
interest is desirable.
Consideration will be given to applicants
who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10-minute presentation on:
Future development of
echocardiographic assessment of valve disease
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of
the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical
expertise and medical technology. We
care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of
Leeds. The Trust has a budget of £1
billion. Our 15,000 staff ensures that
every year we treat 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings,
comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 200,000 A&E visits and
1,050,000 out-patient appointments. We
operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy
and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care.
Currently
the Yorkshire Heart Centre is supported by 12 SpRs training in Cardiology, 8
CMT/IMTs, 1 GPVT, 1 FY2 and 4 FY1 trainees. There are often a number of
Clinical Fellows in post in coronary intervention, devices and TAVI. The
appointee will have appropriate junior doctor support.
Our vision is based on The Leeds Way, which
is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded on values of
working that were put forward by our own staff.
Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post, Leeds Teaching Hospitals is appointing a full-time consultant
Cardiologist with a specialist interest in Echocardiography and Heart Valve
Disease with additional commitments to General Cardiology. This is a
replacement post.
The post will
be based at the Yorkshire Heart Centre (on the Leeds General Infirmary site).
The appointee will be on the on-call rota (currently 1 in 16) for general
cardiology based at the Leeds General Infirmary (LGI). This rota provides
cross-site cover for St James University Hospital, Leeds (SJUH). There is a
separate on call rota for coronary intervention. The appointee will also have
inpatients beds on a 28 bed general cardiology ward shared on a rota with 16
consultants.
The purpose
of this appointment is to continue core cardiology clinical activity following
departure, and support further expansion and innovation within of the echocardiography, valve and General
Cardiology services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post, Leeds Teaching Hospitals is appointing a full-time consultant
Cardiologist with a specialist interest in Echocardiography and Heart Valve
Disease with additional commitments to General Cardiology. This is a
replacement post.
The post will
be based at the Yorkshire Heart Centre (on the Leeds General Infirmary site).
The appointee will be on the on-call rota (currently 1 in 16) for general
cardiology based at the Leeds General Infirmary (LGI). This rota provides
cross-site cover for St James University Hospital, Leeds (SJUH). There is a
separate on call rota for coronary intervention. The appointee will also have
inpatients beds on a 28 bed general cardiology ward shared on a rota with 16
consultants.
The purpose
of this appointment is to continue core cardiology clinical activity following
departure, and support further expansion and innovation within of the echocardiography, valve and General
Cardiology services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT in Cardiology or equivalent qualification - YOU MUST STATE YOUR GMC REGISTRATION NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POST.
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification.
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in cardiology to provide consultant level on-call.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in Transthoracic Echocardiography (BSE certification or equivalent) and experience in Transoesophageal echocardiography (BSE certification or equivalent)
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Training, Research & Teaching
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in cardiology.
- Should have completed a subspecialty training in Echocardiography and management of patients with heart valve disease.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Audit, Management & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Other Criteria
Essential
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT in Cardiology or equivalent qualification - YOU MUST STATE YOUR GMC REGISTRATION NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POST.
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification.
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in cardiology to provide consultant level on-call.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in Transthoracic Echocardiography (BSE certification or equivalent) and experience in Transoesophageal echocardiography (BSE certification or equivalent)
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Training, Research & Teaching
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in cardiology.
- Should have completed a subspecialty training in Echocardiography and management of patients with heart valve disease.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Audit, Management & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Other Criteria
Essential
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
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).
