Job summary
Our Cardiology department have a fantastic opportunity for a Specialty Doctor to support the junior doctors and Consultants of this immersive and supportive team at our Southend Site.
Our Trust has the facility to offer both Cardiac CT angiograms and MIBI scans, sharing the heart and chest department with the respiratory team, where we perform general cardiology clinics, as well as rapid access chest pain, AF clinics and BNP clinics.
To be considered for this role you shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in the relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty.
Main duties of the job
In your role as Speciality Doctor you will be expected to take part in the cardiology on call medical rota 1:5/1:6 on a weekly basis and participate and conduct 2-4 outpatient clinics each week.
Your role involves 3-4 training/service sessions of cardiac procedures per week, comprehensive training will be provided in basic & advanced echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, CT coronary angiography and invasive coronary angiography one satisfactory progress has been evidenced training will be provided in advanced modalities fulfilling the essential requirement to apply for CESR.
We provide good training opportunities for career development within the Cardiology specialty having our own cardiac catheterisation lab where we perform diagnostic angiogram, and implant brady pacing devices, ICDs and complex devices.
We work in close proximity to a team of around 20 cardiac physiologists who perform echocardiography, treadmill testing, ambulatory monitors and device follow ups and also support the doctors with specialist echo (TOE and dobutamine stress).
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for a senior medical role in Cardiology, then we want to hear from you.
Please see the attached JD for further details of this exciting role and the SOP for details of the Speciality Doctors entry requirements and Salary options.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for a senior medical role in Cardiology, then we want to hear from you.
Please see the attached JD for further details of this exciting role and the SOP for details of the Speciality Doctors entry requirements and Salary options.
Person Specification
Research/Audit
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research.
Desirable
- Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Completed 4 years full time post graduate training (or equivalent if part time) at least 2 of which shall be in a specialty training programme in the specialty or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty.
- Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
- Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team.
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
Teaching
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff.
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Person Specification
Research/Audit
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research.
Desirable
- Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Completed 4 years full time post graduate training (or equivalent if part time) at least 2 of which shall be in a specialty training programme in the specialty or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty.
- Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
- Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team.
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
Teaching
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff.
- Ability to teach clinical skills
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).
