Job summary
The post is for a Consultant Cardiologist, with a special interest in congenital heart disease, forming a part of the ACHD service at Oxford University Hospitals.
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.
Main duties of the job
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 Foundation NHS 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 2.5million.
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 the residents of Oxfordshire, as the local district general hospital, as well as offering a tertiary services. Good relations with colleagues in neighbouring district general hospitals ensures a flow of referrals both elective and emergency.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Teaching/Research
- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust is a teaching hospital trust, and the post-holder will be required to participate in programmes for teaching clinical students, training doctors in training and in clinical examinations. It is expected that this will be an integral part of everyday clinical activity. The post-holders contribution to teaching, training and research will be included in the regular job plan review.
Clinical Governance - The post-holder will participate in all clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, and external accrediting bodies.
Personal and Professional Development - The post-holder will be required to keep themselves fully up-to-date with their relevant area of practice and to be able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the Trust. Professional or study leave will be granted at the discretion of the Trust, in line with the prevailing Terms and Conditions of Service, to support appropriate study, postgraduate training activities, relevant CME courses and other appropriate personal development needs. This is currently 30 days over a 3 year period
Management - The postholder will be required to work within the Trust's management policies and procedures, both statutory and internal, accepting that the resources available to the Trust are finite and that all changes in clinical practice or workload, or developments requiring additional resources must have prior agreement with the Trust. He/she will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his /her patients and the running of his/her clinical service under the direction of the lead clinician and/or directorate chair. The post holder will have access to mentoring by other consultant colleagues when appointed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Teaching/Research
- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust is a teaching hospital trust, and the post-holder will be required to participate in programmes for teaching clinical students, training doctors in training and in clinical examinations. It is expected that this will be an integral part of everyday clinical activity. The post-holders contribution to teaching, training and research will be included in the regular job plan review.
Clinical Governance - The post-holder will participate in all clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, and external accrediting bodies.
Personal and Professional Development - The post-holder will be required to keep themselves fully up-to-date with their relevant area of practice and to be able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the Trust. Professional or study leave will be granted at the discretion of the Trust, in line with the prevailing Terms and Conditions of Service, to support appropriate study, postgraduate training activities, relevant CME courses and other appropriate personal development needs. This is currently 30 days over a 3 year period
Management - The postholder will be required to work within the Trust's management policies and procedures, both statutory and internal, accepting that the resources available to the Trust are finite and that all changes in clinical practice or workload, or developments requiring additional resources must have prior agreement with the Trust. He/she will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his /her patients and the running of his/her clinical service under the direction of the lead clinician and/or directorate chair. The post holder will have access to mentoring by other consultant colleagues when appointed.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree and eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practice.
- MRCP
- On GMC Specialist Register or within six months of attaining CCT or NB. Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC Specialist Register in Cardiology by date of interview.
- Fully trained in congenital heart disease
Desirable
- Higher medical degree relevant to ACHD (MD/PhD).
- Sub-speciality interest CHD imaging, including accreditation in TOE and CHD
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.
- Effective administrative and time management skills. Training in clinical management.
- Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork and ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Good written English
- Highly developed communication & interpersonal skills.
- Experience of formal and informal contributions to teaching and training.
- Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities.
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services.
- Education/teaching qualification.
- Management training or qualification.
- Peer reviewed publications in ACHD Higher degree (PhD or MD).
Other Requirements
Essential
- Transport Driving - licence required.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree and eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practice.
- MRCP
- On GMC Specialist Register or within six months of attaining CCT or NB. Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC Specialist Register in Cardiology by date of interview.
- Fully trained in congenital heart disease
Desirable
- Higher medical degree relevant to ACHD (MD/PhD).
- Sub-speciality interest CHD imaging, including accreditation in TOE and CHD
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.
- Effective administrative and time management skills. Training in clinical management.
- Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork and ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Good written English
- Highly developed communication & interpersonal skills.
- Experience of formal and informal contributions to teaching and training.
- Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities.
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services.
- Education/teaching qualification.
- Management training or qualification.
- Peer reviewed publications in ACHD Higher degree (PhD or MD).
Other Requirements
Essential
- Transport Driving - licence required.
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).
