Specialist Doctor - Cardiology

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Are you passionate about delivering excellent patient care and want to make a difference in people's lives? Then come join our friendly and dynamic team in the Cardiology Department as a Specialist Doctor. We have a great reputation for training and development with excellent staff benefits.

We are looking for both established specialist doctors looking for a new challenge or for post-MRCP PACES trainees who feel a move to being a non-trainee would provide a better work-life balance with no more moving hospitals and the possibility to put down roots whilst working towards their CESR.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to meet or contact members of the clinical and management teams prior to completing the application or to the interview. Appointments can be made for a visit at any point up to the date of interview.

Main duties of the job

The post is based in the Cardiology Department at Airedale General Hospital, with on-call taking place on the AAU.

The post holder/s will be responsible to the AAU or on-call Medical consultants when on AAU and to the Cardiology consultants when on standard days. They will be expected to:

Be involved in the initial review and management of patients attending the AAU Department when on-call

Be able to lead or contribute to the ward round, support and teach ACPs, PAs, junior doctors, medical students and nursing staff, and provide senior review as appropriate for admissions to CCU and ward 1 when on standard days Cardiology cover
Undertake some administrative responsibilities such as contribute to local/regional Cardiology MDM and audits or quality improvement projects within Cardiology or Medicine.
Assist the consultants with the daily in reach/in-patient referrals so that patients are reviewed in a timely fashion, and ward support for junior ward staff for supervision and adequate rest/meal
Be able to run a weekly general or rapid access cardiology clinic, supervise exercise and tilt testing, elective cardioversion supervision, provide Cardiology advice to the cardio-respiratory department, the ward team and to the medical registrar on-call with Consultant support from the Consultant of the Day

About us

Our award winning hospitalis positioned at the gateway to the beautiful Yorkshire Dales affording the opportunity to live and work in a stunning part of the country with good schools and easy access to Leeds in less than an hour and London in approximately 3 hours.

Our department prides itself on being friendly and supportive and has an excellent reputation amongst trainees, and the Trust has successfully supported many colleagues through the CESR process in multiple specialties.

Date posted

29 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£83,945 to £95,275 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

423-6236823

Job locations

Airedale General Hospital

Steeton

BD20 6TD

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see attached full advert, job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see attached full advert, job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Clinical Skills

Essential

Competencies in line with post MRCP PACES level medical doctor and above, or SAS Cardiology doctor with equivalent experience.

Desirable

Up to date provider in ALS or equivalent

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
MRCP or related post graduate qualifications

Desirable

Additional postgraduate qualifications

Eligibilty

Essential

Eligible for full GMC registration at time of appointment
Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including: -good clinical care -maintaining GMP -good relationships and communication with patients -good working relationships with colleagues -good teaching and training -professional behaviour and probity -delivering good acute care
Experience in Cardiology

Person Specification

Clinical Skills

Essential

Competencies in line with post MRCP PACES level medical doctor and above, or SAS Cardiology doctor with equivalent experience.

Desirable

Up to date provider in ALS or equivalent

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
MRCP or related post graduate qualifications

Desirable

Additional postgraduate qualifications

Eligibilty

Essential

Eligible for full GMC registration at time of appointment
Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including: -good clinical care -maintaining GMP -good relationships and communication with patients -good working relationships with colleagues -good teaching and training -professional behaviour and probity -delivering good acute care
Experience in Cardiology

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).