Job summary
This is a Specialist Grade in Cardiology position for 10 Programmed Activities per week with an additional PA available subject to negotiation. The post will include participation in a 1:7 Cardiology "hot 1-week on-call" at consultant level.
Teaching and participation in audit and research interest are encouraged. The Cardiology service is provided from Ward 7 where the Coronary Care Unit is situated and the Cardiac Unit which houses the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory, pacing room, recovery area and clinic assessment room. Cardiac Catheterisation sessions are shared between the participating Consultants and Specialist Grade. There are 7.5 clinically based programmed activities and 2.5 supporting programmed activities.
The post holder will join an existing team of 6 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 within the CCG and the Black Country Alliance in HF. The consultants have interest in imaging, PCI, HF Complex devices, and EP. The Cardiology department have a robust programme for mentoring the new Speciality Doctors appointment: the successful candidate will have a clear designated supervisor within the departments and appraisal annually with set PDPs.
Main duties of the job
1.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.
2.To provide advice to primary and secondary care colleagues in other specialties in relation to cardiac problems and oversee the internal referrals assessed by junior and specialist cardiac team.
3.To provide a comprehensive outpatient service from clinics provided in both the main Outpatient Department and specialist clinics held within the Clinical Measurement Unit.
4.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.
5.To support and encourage audit and research and develop close links with academic initiatives.
6.To actively participate in CME and personal development programmes.
7.To support the on-going development of services for cardiology in line with the existing programmes and have an interest in community cardiology. To support the community heart failure virtual ward.
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
This is a Specialist Grade in Cardiology position for 10 Programmed Activities per week with an additional PA available subject to negotiation. The post will include participation in a 1:7 Cardiology hot 1-week on-call at consultant level.
Teaching and participation in audit and research interest are encouraged. The Cardiology service is provided from Ward 7 where the Coronary Care Unit is situated and the Cardiac Unit which houses the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory, pacing room, recovery area and clinic assessment room. Cardiac Catheterisation sessions are shared between the participating Consultants and Specialist Grade. There are 7.5 clinically based programmed activities and 2.5 supporting programmed activities.
The post holder will join an existing team of 6 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 within the CCG and the Black Country Alliance in HF. The consultants have interest in imaging, PCI, HF Complex devices, and EP. The Cardiology department have a robust programme for mentoring the new Speciality Doctors appointment: the successful candidate will have a clear designated supervisor within the departments and appraisal annually with set PDPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a Specialist Grade in Cardiology position for 10 Programmed Activities per week with an additional PA available subject to negotiation. The post will include participation in a 1:7 Cardiology hot 1-week on-call at consultant level.
Teaching and participation in audit and research interest are encouraged. The Cardiology service is provided from Ward 7 where the Coronary Care Unit is situated and the Cardiac Unit which houses the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory, pacing room, recovery area and clinic assessment room. Cardiac Catheterisation sessions are shared between the participating Consultants and Specialist Grade. There are 7.5 clinically based programmed activities and 2.5 supporting programmed activities.
The post holder will join an existing team of 6 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 within the CCG and the Black Country Alliance in HF. The consultants have interest in imaging, PCI, HF Complex devices, and EP. The Cardiology department have a robust programme for mentoring the new Speciality Doctors appointment: the successful candidate will have a clear designated supervisor within the departments and appraisal annually with set PDPs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree (e.g MBBS)
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full GMC registration. Licensed and licensable to practice.
- An appropriate higher Cardiology qualification
- Current ALS qualification i.e within the last 3 years or requirement to obtain within 3 months of appointment.
- MD/PHD
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of individual learning, plan and provide teaching, training, and supporting educational needs of individuals, multidisciplinary and interprofessional learning
- Ability to provide clinical supervision and leadership and understand how to raise concerns about behaviours or performance of learners.
- Evidence of published work and/or research experience.
- Ability to undertake echocardiography.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients.
- Completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work collaboratively with, and in confidence with colleagues and within a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates understanding of leadership principles, approaches, and techniques.
- Experience of multisource feedback in safety and quality improvement reviews
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Ability to participate in the training of junior medical staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree (e.g MBBS)
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full GMC registration. Licensed and licensable to practice.
- An appropriate higher Cardiology qualification
- Current ALS qualification i.e within the last 3 years or requirement to obtain within 3 months of appointment.
- MD/PHD
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of individual learning, plan and provide teaching, training, and supporting educational needs of individuals, multidisciplinary and interprofessional learning
- Ability to provide clinical supervision and leadership and understand how to raise concerns about behaviours or performance of learners.
- Evidence of published work and/or research experience.
- Ability to undertake echocardiography.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients.
- Completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work collaboratively with, and in confidence with colleagues and within a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates understanding of leadership principles, approaches, and techniques.
- Experience of multisource feedback in safety and quality improvement reviews
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Ability to participate in the training of junior medical staff
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).
