About this role
Job summary
Join the Cardiology team at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust as a GP with Specialist Interests in Cardiology, supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred outpatient care across a dynamic and forward-thinking service.
This role focuses on the assessment and management of patients with a broad range of cardiology conditions, helping to improve access and reduce waiting times. Working alongside consultants, cardiac physiologists and the wider multidisciplinary team, the post holder will play a key role in delivering efficient pathways, optimising clinic capacity and enhancing patient experience, whilst contributing to service development and innovation across the speciality.
Main duties of the job
The holder of this post will be a General Practitioner with aSpecialty Interest.
To provide, to a high standard, a full range of specialist treatment and care seen within the Outpatient Department who need Cardiology services.
To continue to provide and develop a sub-specialty interest that complements the needs of the department and supports the interests of the existing consultants.
About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of.
We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.
We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool!
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Job description Job responsibilities
The holder of this post will be a General Practitioner with aSpecialty Interest.
To provide, to a high standard, a full range of specialist treatment and care seen within the Outpatient Department who need Cardiology services.
To continue to provide and develop a sub-specialty interest that complements the needs of the department and supports the interests of the existing consultants.
Person Specification
Profession al Values and Behaviours Skills and Knowledge Essential
full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council or General Dental Council Shall have equivalent experience in Cardiology Outpatients and competencies.
Compentencies Essential
Demonstrates the underpinning subject-specific competencies i.e. knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to the role setting and scope
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 Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal United Hospital
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)