Job summary
Our Cardiology team is made up of a wide range of enthusiastic and passionate
individuals including 14 consultants, 3 Specialty Doctors, 4 Specialty
Registrars, 3 core trainees and 3 Foundation trainees. We have invaluable
support from a team of specialist nurses based both in our trust and in the
community.
We invite applications for consultants in cardiology with a specialist
interest and formal training in CMR (Cardiac Magnetic Resonance). An interest
in an additional non-invasive subspecialty, or general medicine would also be
welcomed.
Our vision is to deliver patient centred,
accessible and integrated services, as seamlessly as possible with primary
care. With 11 Coronary Care and 26 Cardiology beds, new diagnostic facilities,
and access to a full range of non-invasive and invasive cardiac facilities our
team has access to exceptional, modern facilities as well as general imaging,
including TTE and TOE, CTCA, CMRI (including stress MR) and Interventional
radiology services. We have a fully established bradycardia pacing, complex device,
and PCI service (excluding PPCI provided in the Tertiary centre). We have an
established Nurse-led heart failure service with community integration.
Main duties of the job
The main
duties of the post will include:
Providing, in conjunction with consultant colleagues, an
acute cardiology service to the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust.
Inpatient cardiology work including the 11 bedded CCU and 28
bedded cardiology ward
Urgent and Emergency Care duties for cardiology at
Pinderfields out of hours is currently assessed as
0.45PA per week, with local weekday on-calls (1:12), and weekend on-calls
(1:10). This equates to an 3% availability supplement
The Department runs 2 cardiologist of the week rotas on a 1
in 13 basis;
o One for the 11 bedded CCU (which includes
accepting referrals from the Acute Admissions Unit and from inpatients
elsewhere in the hospital)
One for the 28 bedded cardiology ward.
Participate in and help further develop the cardiac MRI
service. A second non-invasive subspecialty, (which can include general
internal medicine) is welcomed.
The CMR service currently scans about 1000 patients per
year including stress perfusion, inpatients, and cardio-oncology surveillance.
Demand for CMR continues to increase and we anticipate this number will
continue to grow. We scan across all three sites
(Pontefract, Pinderfields and Dewsbury). Ideally the successful candidate would
have level 2 or 3 CMR reporting experience and be able to supervise and report
at least one list per week.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is
offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered.
Duties will
be based primarily on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) site although all our
medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all our three
sites (Pinderfields General Hospital, Pontefract General Hospital and Dewsbury
District Hospital). The main duties of the post will include:
Providing, in conjunction with consultant colleagues, an
acute cardiology service to the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust.
Inpatient cardiology work including the 11 bedded CCU and 28
bedded cardiology ward
Urgent and Emergency Care duties for cardiology at
Pinderfields out of hours is currently assessed as
0.45PA per week, with local weekday on-calls (1:12), and weekend on-calls
(1:10). This equates to an 3% availability supplement
The Department runs 2 cardiologist of the week rotas on a 1
in 13 basis;
One for the 11 bedded CCU (which includes
accepting referrals from the Acute Admissions Unit and from inpatients
elsewhere in the hospital)
One for the 28 bedded cardiology ward.
Participate in and help further develop the cardiac MRI
service. A second non-invasive subspecialty, (which can include general
internal medicine) is welcomed.
The CMR service currently scans about 1000 patients per
year including stress perfusion, inpatients, and cardio-oncology surveillance.
Demand for CMR continues to increase and we anticipate this number will
continue to grow. We scan across all three sites
(Pontefract, Pinderfields and Dewsbury). Ideally the successful candidate would
have level 2 or 3 CMR reporting experience and be able to supervise and report
at least one list per week.
Participate in outpatients (general and specialist) including
providing advice to primary care colleagues via e-consultation on our shared
care referral pathway.
Supervision and teaching of the junior staff (SPA time allocated according to the roles
commissioned)
Supporting the
development of the cardiology services in line with developing local and
national requirements (with time allocated according to role and requirement)
Contributing to the departments audit and research portfolio
(time according to role commissioned)
Administrative duties, for which appropriate Consultant
office space and secretarial support and IT
facilities are provided
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is
offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered.
Duties will
be based primarily on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) site although all our
medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all our three
sites (Pinderfields General Hospital, Pontefract General Hospital and Dewsbury
District Hospital). The main duties of the post will include:
Providing, in conjunction with consultant colleagues, an
acute cardiology service to the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust.
Inpatient cardiology work including the 11 bedded CCU and 28
bedded cardiology ward
Urgent and Emergency Care duties for cardiology at
Pinderfields out of hours is currently assessed as
0.45PA per week, with local weekday on-calls (1:12), and weekend on-calls
(1:10). This equates to an 3% availability supplement
The Department runs 2 cardiologist of the week rotas on a 1
in 13 basis;
One for the 11 bedded CCU (which includes
accepting referrals from the Acute Admissions Unit and from inpatients
elsewhere in the hospital)
One for the 28 bedded cardiology ward.
Participate in and help further develop the cardiac MRI
service. A second non-invasive subspecialty, (which can include general
internal medicine) is welcomed.
The CMR service currently scans about 1000 patients per
year including stress perfusion, inpatients, and cardio-oncology surveillance.
Demand for CMR continues to increase and we anticipate this number will
continue to grow. We scan across all three sites
(Pontefract, Pinderfields and Dewsbury). Ideally the successful candidate would
have level 2 or 3 CMR reporting experience and be able to supervise and report
at least one list per week.
Participate in outpatients (general and specialist) including
providing advice to primary care colleagues via e-consultation on our shared
care referral pathway.
Supervision and teaching of the junior staff (SPA time allocated according to the roles
commissioned)
Supporting the
development of the cardiology services in line with developing local and
national requirements (with time allocated according to role and requirement)
Contributing to the departments audit and research portfolio
(time according to role commissioned)
Administrative duties, for which appropriate Consultant
office space and secretarial support and IT
facilities are provided
Person Specification
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
Desirable
- Possess good organisational and personal management skills
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient experience at Senior level to be placed on the Specialist Register
- Wide experience in general Cardiology and acute assessment environment
- Computer literate
- Wide experience of NHS procedures and practice
- Evidence of broad experience in cardiac MRI
Desirable
- Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
- Research experience in cardiology or related subjects
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT (or CESR / equivalent) with sub-specialty training in coronary intervention
- SCMR accreditation
Desirable
- Higher medical degree (MD or PhD)
- BSE (or equivalent)
- Teaching qualification/ prize
- Medical School Prizes
- Audit or Case Presentations
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
Desirable
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Cardiology or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent) with sub-specialty training in coronary intervention.
Person Specification
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
Desirable
- Possess good organisational and personal management skills
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient experience at Senior level to be placed on the Specialist Register
- Wide experience in general Cardiology and acute assessment environment
- Computer literate
- Wide experience of NHS procedures and practice
- Evidence of broad experience in cardiac MRI
Desirable
- Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
- Research experience in cardiology or related subjects
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT (or CESR / equivalent) with sub-specialty training in coronary intervention
- SCMR accreditation
Desirable
- Higher medical degree (MD or PhD)
- BSE (or equivalent)
- Teaching qualification/ prize
- Medical School Prizes
- Audit or Case Presentations
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
Desirable
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Cardiology or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent) with sub-specialty training in coronary intervention.
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).
