Job summary
The cardiology department is based predominantly at Wycombe Hospital, but also provides a service at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, together with in reach to general medical and surgical inpatients with secondary cardiac problems. At Wycombe Hospital we have a 22 bedded coronary care unit, and an 8 bedded Cardiac and Stroke Receiving Unit with a further 4 bedded escalation area. The non-invasive physiology services consist of an investigations unit, performing ambulatory ECG's, Alivecor, exercise tests, ambulatory BP, tilt table and device interrogation (ILR, brady and complex). Non-invasive imaging services consist of transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography, including 3D echo, CT coronary angiography and Cardiac Magnetic resonance imaging. The invasive services, provided via two cardiac catheter laboratories, include invasive coronary angiography, and percutaneous cardiovascular interventions, including primary angioplasty (0800-1800), pacing, loop recorders and complex device implantation. We also have an accredited cardiac rehabilitation unit.
Main duties of the job
The consultant will be expected to provide support and leadership for the department in cross sectional imaging and support for echocardiography.
The consultant will be expected to see 10 new patients per outpatient clinic initially including 3 hot slots.
The consultant will be expected to participate in a consultant of the week rota
The consultant will have educational duties including supporting resident doctors.
The consultant will have electronic referral service duties (advice and guidance)
The on-call rota is 1:8 with internal cover starting at 1800-0800. The expectation is that the consultant should be available to provide telephone advice and to return to the hospital within 40 minutes if required.
About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
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We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of cardiology patients.
To share with colleagues the responsibilities for the day-to-day management of cardiology inpatients and outpatients.
Teaching and training of junior staff
To actively participate in both departmental and trust matters concerning clinical governance and audit
To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of cardiology patients.
To share with colleagues the responsibilities for the day-to-day management of cardiology inpatients and outpatients.
Teaching and training of junior staff
To actively participate in both departmental and trust matters concerning clinical governance and audit
To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD)
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent.
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- MRCP
- If an applicant is UK trained, they must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Cardiology or have a proposed date of CCT within 6 months of the interview. If an applicant is non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence equivalent to the UK CCT.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Sufficient to have achieved higher accreditation.
- CMR and CT (L3 at least one modality)
- TTE (BSE) and TOE
- General cardiology outpatient management.
- Acute cardiology (excluding primary PCI/complex intervention)
CLINICAL AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Thorough knowledge of specialty and ability to work at consultant level
- Has participated in audit
- Ability to take appropriate initiative in relation to all aspects of consultant role.
- Ability to manage own workload, time and supporting staff.
LEADING AND MANAGING
Essential
- Supervision of an imaging multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to the speciality.
COMMUNICATION AND INFLUENCING
Essential
- Good command of spoken and written English.
- Ability to communicate information effectively to colleagues and patients.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
TEAM WORKING
Essential
- Evidence of and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Valid driving licence. Enhanced DBS check.
- Evidence of formal and informal contributions to teaching and training
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent.
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- MRCP
- If an applicant is UK trained, they must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Cardiology or have a proposed date of CCT within 6 months of the interview. If an applicant is non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence equivalent to the UK CCT.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Sufficient to have achieved higher accreditation.
- CMR and CT (L3 at least one modality)
- TTE (BSE) and TOE
- General cardiology outpatient management.
- Acute cardiology (excluding primary PCI/complex intervention)
CLINICAL AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Thorough knowledge of specialty and ability to work at consultant level
- Has participated in audit
- Ability to take appropriate initiative in relation to all aspects of consultant role.
- Ability to manage own workload, time and supporting staff.
LEADING AND MANAGING
Essential
- Supervision of an imaging multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to the speciality.
COMMUNICATION AND INFLUENCING
Essential
- Good command of spoken and written English.
- Ability to communicate information effectively to colleagues and patients.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
TEAM WORKING
Essential
- Evidence of and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Valid driving licence. Enhanced DBS check.
- Evidence of formal and informal contributions to teaching and training
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).
