Job summary
We are delighted to offer the opportunity for an
enthusiastic colleague to join our team as a substantive consultant in
Cardiology with a sub-speciality interest in pacing.
This is a full-time post replacing a locum position,
delivering general cardiology care and bradycardia pacing procedures and
management to the population of Worcestershire. Additional interests, including
complex devices or other sub-specialities can be incorporated.
The post will be based alongside 3 existing Device
specialists at Worcestershire Royal Hospital and 14 cardiologists cross county.
Our priority is always to recruit colleagues who will enjoy working
collaboratively in this ambitious, friendly and expanding team. The working
week includes a day in the pacing theatre with the opportunity for a further
day undertaking complex procedures. You will contribute to in patient care as
part of the Consultant of the Week rota on both the Alexandra Hospital Redditch
sites and in our new coronary care unit and purpose built ward with integrated
day case facility. On call commitment will predominantly be weekend duties at
Redditch with some on call weekends at Worcester.
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr Will
Foster (Will.Foster@nhs.net), Clinical director and Cardiologist or Dr Helen
Routledge, Clinical lead (h.routledge@nhs.net).
AAC interview date: 26/06/2023 (on site)
Main duties of the job
A suitably
experienced post-holder will be expected to provide a clinical service in the
Cardiology specialty to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and to General Practitioners.
The successful candidate will be expected to work within
multi-disciplinary teams in providing high quality clinical care. It is
anticipated work will be undertaken on three sites and closer to the patients home. The Trust is seeking to
extend services to GP surgeries/health centres etc and job plans may be revised
in due course.
The post-holder will
provide support to the A&E department and acute medicine to ensure timely appropriate care and patient flow
through the hospital.
The post-holder will
attend cross county and cross site
meetings.
The post-holder
will, if relevant, participate in the on call rota to ensure that both
emergency and urgent services are
provided out of normal hours, to be
shared equally with Consultant colleagues in post.
The post-holder,
whilst undertaking weekend on call duties, will attend the hospital to undertake patient reviews. The post-holder will
participate in regular clinical meetings, post-graduate activities and maintain
continuing medical education in accordance with the requirements of the
relevant Royal College and General Medical Council. The Post-holder will ensure their own
practice is up to date and they support the principles of revalidation by the
GMC.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the supporting information for the Job description and Job Specification for the Consultant Cardiologist Pacing post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the supporting information for the Job description and Job Specification for the Consultant Cardiologist Pacing post.
Person Specification
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities
- Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit
Desirable
- Ability and experience in supporting, managing and and leading pacing physiologists
- Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making and optimize protocols and care pathways
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiatives
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional or national levels
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
- Desire to teach pacing to middle grade doctors
Desirable
- Ability to support and supervise junior trainees, those in difficulty and those progressing through CESR application
Other requirements
Essential
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 30 minutes when on call
- Standard Clauses
- A Disclosures and Barring Service check will be carried out where the position is eligible for a Disclosures and Barring Service Check in accordance with the 2012 Protection of Freedom Act and the guidance issued by the DBS.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a License to practice.
- Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination (MRCP) or overseas equivalent
- Entry on Specialist Register in Cardiology (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date)
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Cardiology
- Expertise in bradycardia pacing
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients on the ward and in the cathlab
Desirable
- Experience in Imaging and Echo
Person Specification
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities
- Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit
Desirable
- Ability and experience in supporting, managing and and leading pacing physiologists
- Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making and optimize protocols and care pathways
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiatives
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional or national levels
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
- Desire to teach pacing to middle grade doctors
Desirable
- Ability to support and supervise junior trainees, those in difficulty and those progressing through CESR application
Other requirements
Essential
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 30 minutes when on call
- Standard Clauses
- A Disclosures and Barring Service check will be carried out where the position is eligible for a Disclosures and Barring Service Check in accordance with the 2012 Protection of Freedom Act and the guidance issued by the DBS.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a License to practice.
- Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination (MRCP) or overseas equivalent
- Entry on Specialist Register in Cardiology (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date)
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Cardiology
- Expertise in bradycardia pacing
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients on the ward and in the cathlab
Desirable
- Experience in Imaging and Echo
Additional information
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).
