Job summary
The post-holder will join 12 fulltime, 2 part time existing Consultants and an Associate Specialist to support the provision of a comprehensive cardiac service to the county of Gloucestershire.
This post is a replacement locum replacement post, for 12 months in the first instance, covering both main Trust sites at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH) and Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH) with full participation in cross county activities. The post is full-time. Job share applicants are welcome. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis.
The post-holder will share responsibilities with his/her fellow cardiologists at CGH and GRH for the provision of inpatient care within the 'cardiologist of the week model', acceptance of referrals, outpatient clinic provision and appropriate imaging and reporting duties.
The post-holder's prime responsibility will be to provide general cardiology/subspecialty skills in non interventional Cardiology.
Main duties of the job
As a senior employee of the Trust the post-holder will work in close co-operation with and support other clinical, professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients.
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:-
- To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service
- To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
- To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
- To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
- To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's and Division's services plans
- To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Medical Division or the Trust.
- To adhere to Trust Adverse Clinical Incident Policy.
About us
The cardiology service for Gloucestershire is organised on a countywide basis.
The Consultant Cardiologists are:
Dr David Lindsay (General, Pacing and GUCH), Dr Bogdan Nuta (Devices, arrhythmia), Dr Mrinal Saha (Intrervention), Dr Richard Bond (Devices, EP, Clinical Lead), Dr Janaka Pathiraja (Locum Devices, arrhythmia), Vacant post (Imaging, Valve disease), Dr Sylvia Siedlecka (General Adult - part time), Dr Rafe Chamberlain-Webber (Intervention), Dr Tushar Raina (Intervention), Dr Salahaddin Ubaid (Intervention), Dr Vivian Challenor (General Adult - part time), Dr Baskar Sekar (Intervention), Dr Will Jenkins (Heart failure and Imaging) Vacant Post (general cardiology/another interest).
Other Cardiology staff are:
Associate Specialist Dr Nicol Vaidya. Specialist Nurses (Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic): Sandra Wheeler, Alison Halliday, Jenny Deane & Susie Parker. Arrhythmia Nurses: Chrissie Jones & Anne Hudd, Cardiac Rehab Team provided by Gloucestershire Care Services: Approximately 4 WTE Specialist Nurses+ dedicated physiotherapy and psychology input.
Out-patient services are provided at both Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General with outreach clinics at Cirencester, Bourton-on-the-Water, Moreton in Marsh, Stroud, Tetbury, Lydney and the Dilke Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will join 12 fulltime, 2 part time existing Consultants and an Associate Specialist to support the provision of a comprehensive cardiac service to the county of Gloucestershire.
This post is a replacement locum replacement post, for 12 months in the first instance, covering both main Trust sites at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH) and Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH) with full participation in cross county activities. The post is full-time. Job share applicants are welcome. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis.
The post-holder will share responsibilities with his/her fellow cardiologists at CGH and GRH for the provision of inpatient care within the 'cardiologist of the week model', acceptance of referrals, outpatient clinic provision and appropriate imaging and reporting duties.
The post-holders prime responsibility will be to provide general cardiology/subspecialty skills in non interventional Cardiology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will join 12 fulltime, 2 part time existing Consultants and an Associate Specialist to support the provision of a comprehensive cardiac service to the county of Gloucestershire.
This post is a replacement locum replacement post, for 12 months in the first instance, covering both main Trust sites at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH) and Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH) with full participation in cross county activities. The post is full-time. Job share applicants are welcome. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis.
The post-holder will share responsibilities with his/her fellow cardiologists at CGH and GRH for the provision of inpatient care within the 'cardiologist of the week model', acceptance of referrals, outpatient clinic provision and appropriate imaging and reporting duties.
The post-holders prime responsibility will be to provide general cardiology/subspecialty skills in non interventional Cardiology.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current entry (or within 3 months of interview) on GMC Specialist Register via oCCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) oCESR
- MRCP (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Higher degree
- ALS provider/instructor
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in general adult cardiology.
- Sub-speciality interest
Desirable
- Sub-speciality interest in another/complementary area of Cardiology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current entry (or within 3 months of interview) on GMC Specialist Register via oCCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) oCESR
- MRCP (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Higher degree
- ALS provider/instructor
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in general adult cardiology.
- Sub-speciality interest
Desirable
- Sub-speciality interest in another/complementary area of Cardiology
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).
