Job summary
We are looking for a Cardiologist to join our team on a full time basis with no medical on call and a negotiable Cardiology on call commitment. This is a replacement post for a retiring general Cardiologist. It is a 10 Programmed Activity (PA) post comprising of 7.5 PA Direct Clinical Care and 2.5 PA Supporting Professional Activity.
It would suit someone with broad general Cardiology skills and experience, yet also wishing to practice and develop a subspecialty, and for whom work life balance is important.
The successful applicant will join a team of 3 Consultants and an Associate Specialist, ably supported by an excellent and established multidisciplinary team.
The Trust is soon to merge with Taunton and Somerset Foundation Trust. The merged Cardiology departments will have a total of 20 Consultants and will provide Cardiology care to all of Somerset and some of North and West Dorset.
We are surrounded by beautiful countryside, and within easy reach of the Jurassic Coast and beaches. From Yeovil access is good to London, the South Coast, the Bath and Bristol area, and the South West.
If you would like to find out more please contact Dr Andrew Broadley, Consultant Cardiologist or Dr Katie Smith, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Clinical Director for Medicine.
Dr Andrew Broadley, Consultant Cardiologist, Andrew.Broadley@ydh.nhs.uk, 01935 383006.
Dr Katie Smith, Katie.Smith@ydh.nhs.uk, Clinical Director for Medicine, 01935 384993.
Main duties of the job
- With others, to deliver a comprehensive urgent inpatient and elective outpatient Cardiology service at Yeovil District Hospital, taking into account the successful applicant's sub-specialty interests and expertise.
- With others, to organise, manage and support Cardiology diagnostic and treatment services provided by the Cardiology Department at Yeovil District Hospital.
- Full details are in the attached job description.
About us
Yeovil District Hospital and Musgrove Park Hospital (Somerset NHS Foundation Trust) are currently in the process of merging to become one single Trust, offering combined health care service to the population of Somerset.
Yeovil Hospital is a busy and friendly Trust that is proud to provide acute care for a population of around 250,000 people in South Somerset, and North and West Dorset. The Hospital has 345 beds, a busy Emergency Department, a full range of outpatient and diagnostics services, and a private patient wing, the profits of which are reinvested back into the Trust's NHS services.
The Trust's guiding principle is to provide exemplary patient care, and exemplary care of employees.
Benefits Package:
We really value the impact that you as a Consultant will have on our patients and services; we therefore offer an enhanced benefits package (subject to criteria) which includes:
- Welcome to Yeovil payment.
- A generous relocation package.
- 10 hours of paid time for professional development every week (SPA).
- £700 personal budget for training and development every year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full details of the role and associated responsibilities are listed in the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full details of the role and associated responsibilities are listed in the attached job description.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent.
- MRCP(UK) or equivalent.
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register at time of application.
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree or qualification (MD, PhD or equivalent).
Experience
Essential
- Depth and breadth of clinical experience in Cardiology.
- A special interest that will complement those existing in the department.
Desirable
- Experience at locum or substantive Consultant level.
Skills, abilities and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description.
- Ability to communicate effectively in written English
Quality Improvement & Audit
Essential
- Commitment to quality improvement.
Desirable
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit and QI principles and evidence of direct involvement in audit or QI in the last year.
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement clinical research.
Desirable
- Experience in clinical research and evidence of involvement in the last year.
- MD/PhD/Higher Medical degree.
Management
Essential
- Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust.
Desirable
- Evidence of general management training and self-development in areas such as leadership, planning and change management, appraisal.
Teaching
Desirable
- Teaching postgraduate qualification.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent.
- MRCP(UK) or equivalent.
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register at time of application.
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree or qualification (MD, PhD or equivalent).
Experience
Essential
- Depth and breadth of clinical experience in Cardiology.
- A special interest that will complement those existing in the department.
Desirable
- Experience at locum or substantive Consultant level.
Skills, abilities and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description.
- Ability to communicate effectively in written English
Quality Improvement & Audit
Essential
- Commitment to quality improvement.
Desirable
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit and QI principles and evidence of direct involvement in audit or QI in the last year.
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement clinical research.
Desirable
- Experience in clinical research and evidence of involvement in the last year.
- MD/PhD/Higher Medical degree.
Management
Essential
- Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust.
Desirable
- Evidence of general management training and self-development in areas such as leadership, planning and change management, appraisal.
Teaching
Desirable
- Teaching postgraduate qualification.
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).
