Job summary
The appointee will be joining a team of eight full time in-house interventional cardiologists, and six joint appointees in intervention. This is a new post for a structural interventional consultant. The TAVI/structural team currently consists of 6 interventional cardiologists, supported by imaging cardiologists, dedicated nurse specialists, cardiac and vascular surgeons. The programme is well established and undergoing expansion: last year we delivered 420 TAVI's with a plan for >450 this year, and the TEER programme was more recently established. TF TAVI lists are 2.5 days per week (10-12 cases per week) with ad hoc procedures as required, and a monthly surgical TAVI list, weekly MDT and a dedicated weekly TAVI clinic. We have nurse led follow up clinics and pre-admission clinics. We run a successful TAVI training programme with our previous Fellows obtaining consultant posts in tertiary centres in the UK and abroad. Structural lists are bimonthly and encompass TEER, PFO, paravalvular leak, and VSD's as required. The successful candidate would be expected to help maintain the wide-ranging interventional cardiology programme including an extensive primary PCI service.
Main duties of the job
The timetable is fairly flexible and can be adjusted to suit the needs of the appointee and any specific interests they may have.
On-call 1:13 for Primary PCI on call - day in lieu after on call (Cat B 3%)
On call is 5pm-8am, Monday-Friday, and 8am-8am Saturday or Sunday. It is non-resident though the intensity is such that repeated return to site is likely. There is a commitment to weekend ACS lists as part of the on-call commitment, with predictable on site work 9am-5pm. Activity during on-call is recognised in the job plan and there are no clinical commitments following a night on call.
It is expected that secondary and tertiary referrals will predominately reflect the appointee's special interest in intervention, but clinics are available through 'choose and book' and general cardiology is referred. The trust accepts referrals though 'choose and book' relevant to listed keywords appropriate to subspecialty interest.
Outpatient work will be either at LHCH (weekly) or in the community flexibly. Travel between sites would be included in DCC. This is in line with the trust policy of stakeholder engagement and it is anticipated all the consultants will spend clinical time in the KCCV clinics or DGH cardiology units for outpatient or MDT purposes. Clinic duties vary depending on the specialty but on average new patients are allotted 30mins, and follow up 15mins with a ratio of 4 new:8 f/u.
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will participate in the Cardiologist of the Week rota and be released from all other clinical commitments (1 week in 16). The timetable is fairly flexible and can be adjusted to suit the needs of the appointee. It is subject to negotiation and annual review. The suggested mentor is Dr C Appleby.
Included in the SPAs are monthly grand round/case presentations and a monthly audit half day
Other commitments include weekly TAVI, Mitral and structural MDTs, other MDTs as interested (revasc/high risk/imaging), monthly division meetings and weekly seminars for junior staff and the PCI review/MACE meetings
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will participate in the Cardiologist of the Week rota and be released from all other clinical commitments (1 week in 16). The timetable is fairly flexible and can be adjusted to suit the needs of the appointee. It is subject to negotiation and annual review. The suggested mentor is Dr C Appleby.
Included in the SPAs are monthly grand round/case presentations and a monthly audit half day
Other commitments include weekly TAVI, Mitral and structural MDTs, other MDTs as interested (revasc/high risk/imaging), monthly division meetings and weekly seminars for junior staff and the PCI review/MACE meetings
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (UK) Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months)
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in cardiology
- Extensive experience of all aspects of modern coronary intervention including ability to offer independent PPCI service
- Independent TAVI implanter, ideally with experience in a range of devices
- Training in wider structural intervention such as TEER, paravalvular leak closure, hole closure etc
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Desirable
- Experience in congenital intervention such as coarctation, ASD, pulmonary valves
- Experienced operator in wider structural intervention such as TEER, paravalvular leak closure, hole closure etc
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of a specialist service.
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, waiting lists and catheter lab time.
- Ability to manage and lead a cardiology team.
Desirable
- Ability to manage and lead a subspecialist service, cardiology directorate and working parties as appropriate.
- Experience of audit management.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising Tier 1 doctors
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills.
- Level 1 accreditation as an educational supervisor
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates.
- Experience of supervising Tier 2 doctors
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
- Level 2 accreditation as an educational supervisor
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
- Peer reviewed publications.
Desirable
- Success in grant applications
- Editorial experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team. & good interpersonal skills,
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies.
- Commitment to continuing medical education.
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (UK) Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months)
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in cardiology
- Extensive experience of all aspects of modern coronary intervention including ability to offer independent PPCI service
- Independent TAVI implanter, ideally with experience in a range of devices
- Training in wider structural intervention such as TEER, paravalvular leak closure, hole closure etc
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Desirable
- Experience in congenital intervention such as coarctation, ASD, pulmonary valves
- Experienced operator in wider structural intervention such as TEER, paravalvular leak closure, hole closure etc
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of a specialist service.
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, waiting lists and catheter lab time.
- Ability to manage and lead a cardiology team.
Desirable
- Ability to manage and lead a subspecialist service, cardiology directorate and working parties as appropriate.
- Experience of audit management.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising Tier 1 doctors
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills.
- Level 1 accreditation as an educational supervisor
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates.
- Experience of supervising Tier 2 doctors
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
- Level 2 accreditation as an educational supervisor
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
- Peer reviewed publications.
Desirable
- Success in grant applications
- Editorial experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team. & good interpersonal skills,
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies.
- Commitment to continuing medical education.
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level.
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).
