Job summary
We are pleased to invite applications for a 12-month Fixed Term Consultant Cardiologist post with a specialist interest in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). This full-time (10 PA) post supports the growing demand for complex interventional cardiology services across the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust and Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH).
You will play a key role in the delivery and development of our Interventional Cardiology service, contributing to the full range of advanced interventional techniques and participating in the Primary PCI on-call rota (currently 1:12). The post will also involve general cardiology work.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, forward-thinking cardiology team, working collaboratively with Consultants, Cardiac Nurse Specialists, Clinical Physiologists, and wider multi-disciplinary colleagues across the Trust.
Provisional Job Plan (Full-Time Contract)Direct Clinical Care: 8.5 PAs per week (average)Includes: clinical activities, related administrative duties, and both predictable and unpredictable emergency work
Supporting Professional Activities: 1.5 PAs per week (average)Includes: Continuing Professional Development (CPD), audit, teaching, training, research and service development
Additional payment for on-call duties will be determined once the job plan is finalised, if applicable to the role.
Main duties of the job
Deliver a full range of complex interventional cardiology procedures, including participation in the Primary PCI rota
Contribute to the inpatient care of up to 28 beds on Roding Ward, including emergency admissions
5 weeks of Harlow Consultant of the Week (CoW) cover per year, with no CTC on-call responsibilities during CoW weeks
Includes a Thursday session at the CTC during CoW week
Weekly activity at PAH to include:
1 outpatient clinic
1 cardiac catheter lab session (diagnostic coronary angiography)
Input into the local MDT meetings
Education, Research, and DevelopmentYou will be expected to:
Contribute to the teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and trainees
Participate in clinical audits, service evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives
Support and engage with ongoing research projects within the department and wider Trust
Engage with and contribute to departmental and Trust-wide CPD activities, including appraisal and revalidation
Collaboration and TeamworkYou will work in close partnership with:
A dedicated team of Consultant Cardiologists
Cardiac Nurse Specialists and Clinical Physiologists
Multidisciplinary teams across Mid and South Essex and the wider network
There is a strong emphasis on cross-site integration, with opportunities to shape and influence the development of cardiology services across both tertiary and secondary care settings.
About us
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well-being 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
This role offers an exciting balance of advanced interventional practice, general cardiology, education, and service development. We are looking for a dedicated, collaborative, and forward-thinking consultant to join our expanding service and help shape the future of cardiology across Mid and South Essex.
For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
We look forward to your application!
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role offers an exciting balance of advanced interventional practice, general cardiology, education, and service development. We are looking for a dedicated, collaborative, and forward-thinking consultant to join our expanding service and help shape the future of cardiology across Mid and South Essex.
For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
We look forward to your application!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
- evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Experience and Knowledge
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.
communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, other specialties and support staff
- Evidence of management experience or training.
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
- evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Experience and Knowledge
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.
communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, other specialties and support staff
- Evidence of management experience or training.
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
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).
