About this role
Job summary
The job will be based at Russells Hall Hospital and most of the direct clinical activity will take place there. In addition, contribution to the MDT process will be expected, involving collaboration with interventional colleagues and Cardiac Surgeons at the Wolverhampton Heart and Lung Centre. There is an expectation that you will have coronary intervention sessions at either Wolverhampton Heart and lung centre or the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, Birmingham (or both)- subject to approvals. You will be expected to be part of the Primary PCI on call rota at one of these sites.
There is also a non resident General Cardiology on-call commitment at Russells Hall Hospital (see below).
There is no on-call commitment for Acute medicine.
The Trust is committed to providing you with mentorship in your first year as a Consultant.
Main duties of the job
Consultant duties in the Specialty of Cardiology. To provide a wide range of high-quality general cardiology services to the local population
Working collaboratively with colleagues to further develop and improve all other aspects of General Cardiology
Participation in 1:18 Cardiology on-call rota
Assessment and investigation of emergency and elective patients.
Implementation of Chest Pain Assessment and Heart Failure pathways within the Trust and protocols agreed across The Black Country Cardiovascular Network (ACS, STEMI, PPCI)
Administrative duties as required within the Directorate
Provision of care for colleagues' leave
Participation in clinical audit and CME/CPD appropriate to experience at Consultant level, together with contribution to education and training of medical students and junior staff
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description Job responsibilities
Consultant duties in the Specialty of Cardiology. To provide a wide range of high-quality general cardiology services to the local population
Working collaboratively with colleagues to further develop and improve all other aspects of General Cardiology
Participation in 1:18 Cardiology on-call rota
Assessment and investigation of emergency and elective patients.
Implementation of Chest Pain Assessment and Heart Failure pathways within the Trust and protocols agreed across The Black Country Cardiovascular Network (ACS, STEMI, PPCI)
Administrative duties as required within the Directorate
Provision of care for colleagues leave
Participation in clinical audit and CME/CPD appropriate to experience at Consultant level, together with contribution to education and training of medical students and junior staff
Person Specification
Qualifications, Registration, Knowledge and Experience Essential
oEntry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: -Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) -Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) oFull GMC registration with a licence to practice oMRCP (UK) or recognised equivalent qualification
Relevant knowledge and experience requirements Essential
oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST/CST oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients and offer expert clinical opinion in the specialty
Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues related to speciality Essential
oAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address Russells Hall Hospital
Pensnett Rd
DUDLEY
DY1 2HQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)