Job summary
CONSULTANT CARDIOLOGIST WITH SPECIALIST INTEREST IN CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE
Applicants are invited to apply for the above post in the Cardiology Department at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.
The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant Cardiologist with a specialist interest in congenital heart disease (ACHD) on a full-time basis (10 PAs). The individual should have expertise in congenital heart disease with relevant specialist higher training. There will an additional opportunity for a specialist session for suitably trained candidates.
The applicant should be both enthusiastic and flexible to meet the many needs of the department. Good organisational skills are important, as is the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams whilst upholding the Trust's values. Experience and interest in obstetric cardiology, heart failure, and imaging are actively welcomed and encouraged. The appointee will run outpatient clinics, review inpatients, contribute to multi-disciplinary team working and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings. The appointee will provide innovation and leadership in the further development of the congenital heart disease service.
For further information, please contact Dr Elizabeth Orchard, clinical lead for specialist cardiology, elizabeth.orchard@ouh.nhs.uk and Dr Joanna Lim ACHD cardiologist Joanna.Lim@ouh.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The postholder's duties will be primarily at John Radcliffe Hospital, however it will also be necessary to attend Northampton General Hospital and Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading. As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.
Clinical
This post is part of the ACHD service at Oxford University Hospitals and will working alongside other consultants and members of the multidisciplinary team. The key aim is for the candidate to participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care. They will be required to contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development. The post holder with support the advanced nurse specialists perform their clinical duties. The post holder will have access to an administrator that is shared with other members of the team and will be provided with the appropriate IT equipment and support to undertake their clinical duties.
About us
The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides integrated cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery services for health authorities in the Oxford region and for a number of health authorities in neighbouring regions. The population served is approximately 2.5 million.
The Department of Cardiology
The successful applicant will join the existing Consultant colleagues who currently provide comprehensive secondary and tertiary services. The NHS department works closely with the University Department of Cardiovascular Medicine with rotation of clinical lecturers between the two departments and Consultants working across both departments. Academic interests include myocardial hypertrophy, vascular biology and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging.
Cardiology provides a local service to Oxfordshire Health Authority, as the local district general hospital, as well as offering a tertiary service for interventional cardiology. Good relations with colleagues in neighbouring district general hospitals ensures a flow of referrals both elective and emergency.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholders duties will be primarily at John Radcliffe Hospital, however it will also be necessary to attend Northampton General Hospital and Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading. As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.
Clinical
This post is part of the ACHD service at Oxford University Hospitals and will working alongside other consultants and members of the multidisciplinary team. The key aim is for the candidate to participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care. They will be required to contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development. The post holder with support the advanced nurse specialists perform their clinical duties. The post holder will have access to an administrator that is shared with other members of the team and will be provided with the appropriate IT equipment and support to undertake their clinical duties
You must hold or be eligible for full registration with the GMC, hold a Licence to Practice and be on the Specialist Register, or within six months of attaining your CCT or equivalent at interview stage. In addition, you should hold MRCP or equivalent. Please note that successful completion of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is our accepted minimum language requirement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholders duties will be primarily at John Radcliffe Hospital, however it will also be necessary to attend Northampton General Hospital and Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading. As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.
Clinical
This post is part of the ACHD service at Oxford University Hospitals and will working alongside other consultants and members of the multidisciplinary team. The key aim is for the candidate to participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care. They will be required to contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development. The post holder with support the advanced nurse specialists perform their clinical duties. The post holder will have access to an administrator that is shared with other members of the team and will be provided with the appropriate IT equipment and support to undertake their clinical duties
You must hold or be eligible for full registration with the GMC, hold a Licence to Practice and be on the Specialist Register, or within six months of attaining your CCT or equivalent at interview stage. In addition, you should hold MRCP or equivalent. Please note that successful completion of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is our accepted minimum language requirement.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- Medical degree
- Within six months of attaining CCT
- MRCP
Desirable
- Higher medical degree relevant to ACHD (MD/PhD).
- On GMC Specialist Register
- NB. Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC Specialist Register in Cardiology by date of interview.
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in congenital heart disease
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems
Desirable
- Further expertise in aortopathy, Obstetric cardiology
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork and ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services.
- Management qualification.
- Education/teaching qualification.
- Management training or qualification
- Peer reviewed publications in ACHD Higher degree (PhD or MD).
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- Medical degree
- Within six months of attaining CCT
- MRCP
Desirable
- Higher medical degree relevant to ACHD (MD/PhD).
- On GMC Specialist Register
- NB. Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC Specialist Register in Cardiology by date of interview.
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in congenital heart disease
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems
Desirable
- Further expertise in aortopathy, Obstetric cardiology
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork and ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services.
- Management qualification.
- Education/teaching qualification.
- Management training or qualification
- Peer reviewed publications in ACHD Higher degree (PhD or MD).
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).
