Job summary
This post is for an Adult Consultant Cardiologist with an interest in Imaging. Candidates with another sub-speciality interest are encouraged to apply.
The post-holder's prime responsibility will be to provide subspecialty skills in cardiac Imaging with a focus on echocardiography and transoesophageal echocardiography. Expertise in stress imaging is preferred. The post-holder would be expected to participate in the supervision of the trusts' dedicated 'valve clinic', comprising a contemporary multidisciplinary one-stop imaging and clinical assessment, and a physiologist-led valve clinic. Experience and accreditation in Heart Failure or an additional modality of imaging is welcomed, with agreements in place to practice cMRI in a nearby trust and / or cardiac CT locally. This will include liaison with regional partners, taking a lead in developing necessary services and patient pathways in consultation with local stakeholders, and endeavouring to meet established National Guidelines. Where appropriate, sessional commitments in other centres can be considered reflecting sub-speciality interest where these align with service development and delivery.
Main duties of the job
This post is a replacement post, covering both main Trust sites at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH) and Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH) with full participation in cross county activities and service planning. 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.
Contribution to the non-interventional weekend rota for ward rounds at both main hospital sites is currently on a 1 in 7 basis. Out of hours 'on call' is provided by interventional cardiologists and thus there is no overnight on-call commitment for this post.
About us
The Cardiology service line is composed of a multi-disciplinary team. We are a busy service line with strong leadership at clinical and non-clinical level. Our ethos is one of a strong sense of direction for our speciality, having a clear idea of what we wish to achieve over the coming years; the post holder will form a vital part of this. The Cardiology medical team is made up of 14 full time consultants, 2 part time consultants, 1 associate specialist and a team of speciality doctors, clinical fellows & deanery registrars.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 Trusts patients.
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:-
4 To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service4 To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty4 To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate4 To undertake all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies4 To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts and Divisions services plans4 To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Medical Division or the Trust.
Please see attached Job Description for detailed information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 Trusts patients.
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:-
4 To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service4 To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty4 To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate4 To undertake all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies4 To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts and Divisions services plans4 To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Medical Division or the Trust.
Please see attached Job Description for detailed information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current entry (or within 3 months of interview) on GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) or CESR
- MRCP (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Higher degree
- ALS provider/instructor
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in general adult cardiology
- Sub-speciality interest and accreditation in Echocardiography
Desirable
- Sub-speciality interest in another/complementary area of Cardiac Imaging or Heart Failure
Audit and Evidence-based Practice
Essential
- Experience in devising, conducting, and applying audit results
Desirable
- Training in evidence-based practice
Management and Administrative Skills
Essential
- Willing and able to work with colleagues in management, nursing and other specialities to ensure the delivery of a high quality, safe and reliable service.
- Familiar with clinical governance principles
Desirable
- Experience of clinical governance in action
- Experience of protocol/pathway development and change management
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Must have experience of teaching many grades and professions
Desirable
- Practical experience in teaching posts or educational training.
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- Interest in clinical research & development
- Publication in refereed journals
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexibility and willingness to share clinical responsibilities.
- Fluent in English.
- Able to travel through the County
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Ability to think laterally
- Durability under pressure
- Team player
- Emotional maturity to deal with demands of post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current entry (or within 3 months of interview) on GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) or CESR
- MRCP (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Higher degree
- ALS provider/instructor
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in general adult cardiology
- Sub-speciality interest and accreditation in Echocardiography
Desirable
- Sub-speciality interest in another/complementary area of Cardiac Imaging or Heart Failure
Audit and Evidence-based Practice
Essential
- Experience in devising, conducting, and applying audit results
Desirable
- Training in evidence-based practice
Management and Administrative Skills
Essential
- Willing and able to work with colleagues in management, nursing and other specialities to ensure the delivery of a high quality, safe and reliable service.
- Familiar with clinical governance principles
Desirable
- Experience of clinical governance in action
- Experience of protocol/pathway development and change management
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Must have experience of teaching many grades and professions
Desirable
- Practical experience in teaching posts or educational training.
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- Interest in clinical research & development
- Publication in refereed journals
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexibility and willingness to share clinical responsibilities.
- Fluent in English.
- Able to travel through the County
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Ability to think laterally
- Durability under pressure
- Team player
- Emotional maturity to deal with demands of post
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).
