Job summary
The post-holder will join 15 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 substantive 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.
Main duties of the job
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 pacing lab and reporting duties. Weekend day-time cover is delivered in a 1:8 rotation, with no evening or overnight on-call requirements.
The post-holder's prime responsibilities will be to provide subspecialty skills in complex pacing and device implantation and follow up to support the Arrhythmia & Cardiac Rhythm Management Devices Services for Gloucestershire. In addition, provide subspecialty skills in heart failure to help run and develop the Heart Failure Service alongside colleagues.
There would be additional opportunities to be involved in the management of patients with inherited cardiomyopathy if this fitted the candidate's skills and interests.
About us
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to know further details of this vacancy, please see attached job description where further responsibilities of the job are outlined.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to know further details of this vacancy, please see attached job description where further responsibilities of the job are outlined.
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), CESR
- MRCP (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Higher degree
- ALS provider/instructor
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in general adult cardiology.
- Competent in all areas of device implantation and follow up
- Competent in heart failure management
Desirable
- Sub-speciality interest in inherited cardiomyopathy or another complementary area of Cardiology
Audit and Evidence Based Practise
Essential
- Experience in devising, conducting and applying audit results
Desirable
- Training in evidence-based practice
Management & 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.
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), CESR
- MRCP (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Higher degree
- ALS provider/instructor
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in general adult cardiology.
- Competent in all areas of device implantation and follow up
- Competent in heart failure management
Desirable
- Sub-speciality interest in inherited cardiomyopathy or another complementary area of Cardiology
Audit and Evidence Based Practise
Essential
- Experience in devising, conducting and applying audit results
Desirable
- Training in evidence-based practice
Management & 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.
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).
