Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic individual to join the Interventional Cardiology team at Bedford Hospital, part of Bedfordshire Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. This post will involve cross site working in Luton and Dunstable Hospital
The Cardiology department is staffed with energetic, forward-looking cardiologists, and we're looking for someone similar to join our team.
The role presents an excellent opportunity to showcase your comprehensive understanding of cardiac care, specifically Interventional Cardiology. The general cardiology workload is shared, but all cardiologists have sub-specialty interests and the appointee would be expected to be skilled at performing diagnostic coronary angiography and coronary intervention.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will work closely with the seven existing cardiology consultants at Bedford in providing the full range of cardiology services, including diagnosis, investigation and treatment of patients. They will be highly skilled in the management of adult heart disease but in particular PCI with use of adjunctive imaging technologies.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a virtual pre-interview assessment process.
Advert Closing Date: 11.08.2024
Assessment Date: 23.08.2024
Interview Date: 06.09.2024
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a virtual pre-interview assessment process.
Advert Closing Date: 11.08.2024
Assessment Date: 23.08.2024
Interview Date: 06.09.2024
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of advanced training in PCI including adjunctive imaging technology
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Cardiology
Desirable
- Experience implanting Pacemakers
- Experience in Cardiac CT
- Experience working at Consultant level
Teaching
Desirable
- Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Excellent all round experience of DGH work
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of guideline appraisal
- Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
Desirable
- Participation in relevant national audits
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
- Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
Teaching
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
- Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
- Leadership Skills
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies
- Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory DBS clearance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of advanced training in PCI including adjunctive imaging technology
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Cardiology
Desirable
- Experience implanting Pacemakers
- Experience in Cardiac CT
- Experience working at Consultant level
Teaching
Desirable
- Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Excellent all round experience of DGH work
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of guideline appraisal
- Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
Desirable
- Participation in relevant national audits
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
- Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
Teaching
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
- Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
- Leadership Skills
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies
- Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory DBS clearance
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
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).
