Job summary
This is a Consultant Cardiologist position for 10 Programmed Activities per week with an additional PA available subject to negotiation and will include participation in a 1:7 Cardiology hot week on-call. If successful, you will be encouraged to develop specialist interest in angiograms and pacemakers locally. Teaching and participation in audit and research interest are encouraged.
The post holder will join an existing team of 7 dynamic cardiologists and to undertake OPD and IP activities at Walsall Manor Hospital NHS Trust and given the skill sets, may participate in the development of services.
The Cardiology department have a robust programme for mentoring the new Consultant appointment: the successful candidate will have a clear designated supervisor within the departments and appraisal annually with set PDPs. The Trust is willing to consider applications from those candidates who wish to work less than full time.
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for ensuring a commitment in providing a high-quality cardiology service to patients by continual development of practice in the light of research evidence and by audit against Clinical standards.
- To provide advice to primary and secondary care colleagues in other specialities in relation to cardiac problems and overseeing the internal referrals assessed by junior and specialist cardiac team.
- To provide a comprehensive outpatient service from clinics provided in both the main Outpatient Department and specialist clinics held within the Clinical Measurement Unit (Approx 5 new, 4 follow up per clinic)
- To support teaching and training of junior medical staff, medical students Postgraduate Medical Education in general. The Trust will strongly Support and allow time for CPD for the Successful candidate.
- To support and encourage audit and research and develop close links with academic initiatives.
- To actively participate in CME and personal development programmes.
- To complement non-invasive imaging in addition to overseeing and addressing clinically urgent cardiology reporting within the Clinical Measurement Unit.
- To develop an interest in coronary interventions.
- To support the on-going development of services for cardiology in line with the existing programmes for management of coronary heart disease, angina and heart failure liaising with community and primary care services.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities.
A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The working week for a full-time Consultant is comprised of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) each of which has a nominal timetable value of 4 hours. Typically, a consultant will spend 8.5 PAs on Direct Clinical Care with 1.5 PAs on Supporting Professional Activities.
The non hot week job timetable is scheduled to reflect 8.5 direct clinical care PA and 1.5 SPA for teaching, audit & CME. The hot week job plan reflects 8.5 PA Direct Clinical Care with 1.5 PAs on Supporting Professional Activities plus on general cardiology call.
A job plan in regard work distribution will be agreed with the Clinical Director and postholder on appointment
Job description
Job responsibilities
The working week for a full-time Consultant is comprised of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) each of which has a nominal timetable value of 4 hours. Typically, a consultant will spend 8.5 PAs on Direct Clinical Care with 1.5 PAs on Supporting Professional Activities.
The non hot week job timetable is scheduled to reflect 8.5 direct clinical care PA and 1.5 SPA for teaching, audit & CME. The hot week job plan reflects 8.5 PA Direct Clinical Care with 1.5 PAs on Supporting Professional Activities plus on general cardiology call.
A job plan in regard work distribution will be agreed with the Clinical Director and postholder on appointment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree
- Full MRCP or equivalent
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Cardiology
- ALS (Adult Life support) within last 3 years
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Cardiology (or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of interview)
- Must possess a wide experience in Cardiology and General Internal Medicine at senior level
- Ability to offer expert clinical advice on range of problems
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to act as an effective role model for junior staff.
Skills
Essential
- Good organisational and management skills Ability to manage and lead within the Elderly Care Team
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff including SpR/StR level
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree
- Full MRCP or equivalent
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Cardiology
- ALS (Adult Life support) within last 3 years
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Cardiology (or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of interview)
- Must possess a wide experience in Cardiology and General Internal Medicine at senior level
- Ability to offer expert clinical advice on range of problems
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to act as an effective role model for junior staff.
Skills
Essential
- Good organisational and management skills Ability to manage and lead within the Elderly Care Team
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff including SpR/StR level
- Ability to teach clinical and operative 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).
