Job summary
The successful applicant would be joining our Cardiology team and would need to be available to undertake one morning clinic on a Wednesday at Kidderminster Treatment Centre. Flexibility with the exact working pattern is possible after discussion with the nominated consultant. There will also be the opportunity to attend MDT meetings.
Main duties of the job
The role of the hospital practitioner in cardiology is to support
our specialist service under the supervision of a nominated secondary
care consultant. The post holder
will see patients
in the outpatient setting under the supervision of a named consultant. The post holder
will also initiate
and interpret clinical
investigations. The post holder will communicate
with the patient and referring GP with diagnosis and any further management and
recommendations that may be required.
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 over 7,000 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
The role of the hospital practitioner in cardiology is to support our
specialist service under the supervision of a nominated secondary care consultant. The post holder
will see patients
in the outpatient setting under the supervision of a named consultant. The post holder
will also initiate
and interpret clinical
investigations. The post holder willcommunicate
with the patient and referring GP with diagnosis and any further management and
recommendations that may be required.
The successful applicant would be part of the Cardiology team and would need to be available
to undertake 1 morning
clinic on a Wednesday at Kidderminster Treatment Centre. Flexibility with the
exact working pattern is possible after discussion with the nominated
consultant. There will also be the opportunity to attend MDT meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the hospital practitioner in cardiology is to support our
specialist service under the supervision of a nominated secondary care consultant. The post holder
will see patients
in the outpatient setting under the supervision of a named consultant. The post holder
will also initiate
and interpret clinical
investigations. The post holder willcommunicate
with the patient and referring GP with diagnosis and any further management and
recommendations that may be required.
The successful applicant would be part of the Cardiology team and would need to be available
to undertake 1 morning
clinic on a Wednesday at Kidderminster Treatment Centre. Flexibility with the
exact working pattern is possible after discussion with the nominated
consultant. There will also be the opportunity to attend MDT meetings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GPVTS Trained or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- MB ChB or equivalent
- MRCGP
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in FY1/FY2/ GPVTS in Cardiology
- Ability to offer clinical opinion on range of problems within specialty
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Ability to interpret clinical investigations
Desirable
- Clinical experience of audit
- Clinical experience of applying cardiac clinic
- Experience of interpreting cardiac clinical investigations
Other post requirements
Essential
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
- Workplace Health Clearance by time of appointment
- Access to transport and ability to travel across hospital sites
- Due to the nature of our work, all posts are deemed to require a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check. All posts working with children or vulnerable adults are required to have an Enhanced DBS checked including checking against DBS / ISA Vetting and Barring lists.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Broad understanding of clinical governance
- Good IT skills
- Experience of medical teaching
Desirable
- Experience of examining medical Undergraduates
- Ability to organise and deliver teaching across the whole undergraduate curriculum
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Diplomatic and tactful
- Flexible approach to work duties
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
- Ability to organise and manage workload priorities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GPVTS Trained or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- MB ChB or equivalent
- MRCGP
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in FY1/FY2/ GPVTS in Cardiology
- Ability to offer clinical opinion on range of problems within specialty
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Ability to interpret clinical investigations
Desirable
- Clinical experience of audit
- Clinical experience of applying cardiac clinic
- Experience of interpreting cardiac clinical investigations
Other post requirements
Essential
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
- Workplace Health Clearance by time of appointment
- Access to transport and ability to travel across hospital sites
- Due to the nature of our work, all posts are deemed to require a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check. All posts working with children or vulnerable adults are required to have an Enhanced DBS checked including checking against DBS / ISA Vetting and Barring lists.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Broad understanding of clinical governance
- Good IT skills
- Experience of medical teaching
Desirable
- Experience of examining medical Undergraduates
- Ability to organise and deliver teaching across the whole undergraduate curriculum
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Diplomatic and tactful
- Flexible approach to work duties
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
- Ability to organise and manage workload priorities
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).
