About this role
Job summary
The post-holder(s) will work cross site (RDH/QHB) and perform the majority of in patient and clinic duties there, with flexible cath lab sessions and out patients clinics at the RDH site/ QHB site, and full participation in the MDT structure.
Main duties of the job
Delivery of a high-quality cardiology service as a member of UHDB team of 17 Consultant Cardiologists. Will participate in 1:7-8 PPCI rota and regular PCI sessions at Royal Derby Hospital. Participate in the rota for care of inpatients on CCU and other wards.
Participation in Consultant Cardiology of the week and non-resident on-call rota. Attend the regular Imaging, Devices and Interventional MDT meetings at Burton and Derby and with colleagues from the tertiary centre. Carry out cardiology clinics across UHDB and community hospitals.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
Delivery of a high-quality cardiology service as a member of a team of 10 Cardiologists at Derby and UHDB team of 15 Consultant Cardiologists. Will participate in 1:7-8 PPCI rota and regular PCI sessions at Royal Derby Hospital.
Please refer to Job Description for full details of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent MRCP or equivalent higher qualification Life support Qualifications (BLS/ALS) Suitable to work at Consultant Level
Desirable
Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty Training Qualification
Eligibility Essential
Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
Desirable
Eligible for entry on GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Cardiology
Clinical Skills Essential
Wide experience in Cardiology Relevant Speciality knowledge Experience of teaching students and junior doctors Experience in Clinical Audit Demonstrable track record in coronary angiography and PCI Evidence of independent clinical practice Experienced in making clinical decisions and managing risk Trained in all aspects of Cardiology and be fully trained in coronary intervention
Desirable
Expertise in Cardiac CT (Level 2/3) 1 year NHS experience Interest in TAVI
Management & Administrative Experience Essential
Clinical governance: capacity to be alert to dangers or problems Demonstrates awareness of good decision making and aware of own limitations
Desirable
Audit: evidence of active participation of audit Attended a management/leadership course
Teaching Experience, Audit and Research Essential
Evidence and experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students Experience of and commitment to clinical audit and/or Quality Improvement Projects (QIP) Evidence and ability to assess and apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty
Desirable
Specific teaching qualification Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates Attended a recognised teaching training course
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 Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)