About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Cardiologists, to join the Cardiology department at UHNM for 6 months.
The successful candidate will be expected to deliver general cardiology clinical services . The candidate will be expected to have substantial experience in clinical cardiology. An academic profile is desirable and participate in the general, cardiology on call rota, currently 1:11.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting time to join the cardiacteam at UHNM and to develop the service for a large population, at a time of great opportunities to improve care. The appointee will be joining a team of supportive colleagues including 4 heart failure consultants, 9 EP/device consultants, 3 imaging consultants, 11 structural and coronary intervention consultants and 2 inherited cardiac conditions consultants, the unit also has 1 academic consultant post attached to Keele University.
The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality specialist service within the Trust, working collaboratively with Consultant colleagues and taking responsibility for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients referred to the specialty.
It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical competence and an ability to communicate that competence to patients, other clinicians, practitioners, and junior staff.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description Job responsibilities
This is a full-time post for a Consultant Cardiologist working for University Hospitals North Midlands.
Clinical Duties: General Cardiology
Diagnosis and treatment of ward and outpatients in cardiology. Regular ward rounds on the cardiology wards.
Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge allowing for all proper delegation to and training of your staff.
To see ward consults/referrals when on call.
Two outpatient clinics per week
On call commitment for cardiology
The appointee will be expected to undertake administrative duties associated with the running of his/her clinical work. There will be full secretarial support and the provision of fully equipped office and IT facilities. The appointee will be expected to take a full part in professional activities required for revalidation including clinical audit. All these activities are designated as supporting activities on the job plan below.
The appointee will be expected to spend 10 Programmed Activities (average 4 hour sessions) per week as laid out in the provisional job plan based on Direct Patient Care and this will include work relating to prevention, emergency work (including on call), operating sessions including pre- and post-operative care, ward rounds, outpatient activities, clinical diagnostic work, other patient treatment, public health duties, multi-disciplinary meetings and administration relating to the above. Timetables may be changed in the future to meet the changing needs of the Directorate and the successful candidate could be asked to take on additional work in general cardiology depending on their skill set - this will attract additional PAs.
Person Specification
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working: Essential
Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team. Attendance at MDT meetings
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications: Essential
Experience of research Publications, Presentations or Previous Audits Willing to participate in audit programmes
Desirable
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications:Experience of research Publications, Presentations or Previous Audits Willing to participate in audit programmes ICH-GCP certificate, Recruitment to clinical trials Evidence of continuing research
Management and Administrative Experience: Essential
Good leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
Leadership training and experience Evidence of implementing change within a department/service Willingness to undertake a leadership role
Personal Circumstances: Essential
Ability to work flexibly Ability and means to meet the travel requirements of the post To be accessible by telephone for on call duties
Desirable
Calm under pressure
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC Registration Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: o Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) o Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) MRCP UK or equivalent Accreditation by The British Society of Echocardiography, or equivalent ( such as EACVI)
Desirable
Other higher degree (PhD, Masters)
Experience Essential
Post CCT training in devices Significant sub-specialty training in cardiac Imaging General management of patients with cardiac conditions Experience in developing and implementing new technologies or teams in a hospital environment.
Desirable
Experience in developing and implementing new technologies or teams in a hospital environment Sub specialty training in ACHD
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 University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address Royal Stoke and County Hospital Site
Newcastle Road
Staffordshire
ST46QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)