About this role
Job summary A substantive consultant position for an enthusiastic, dedicated and skilled interventional cardiologist with experience in coronary intervention and transcatheter aortic valve intervention (TAVI)
Main duties of the job
Contribute to interventional cardiology services including ward cover, outpatient clinics, diagnostic angiography, elective angioplasty, "hot lab" sessions and admission of patients through the Primary PCI (PPCI) and rapid NSTEMI pathways. The post holder will also form part of the PPCI out of hours service after a period of buddying.
Managing acute coronary syndrome including urgent referral for coronary surgery and involvement in the heart team multidisciplinary team meetings.
Participate in the TAVI service, including performing procedures (as first operator), clinics, supervision of post-procedural care, inpatient and outpatient assessment of potential TAVI patients, attendance at MDT.
Participate in the patent forame ovale, atrial septal defect and left atrial appendage closure service, including performing procedures (initially under supervision), clinics, supervision of post-procedural care, inpatient and outpatient of potential closure patients, attendance at MDT
Contribute to the training of junior doctors in accordance with standards required by College, Postgraduate Dean and Trust. Participate in the education programme for medical students attached to Papworth.
Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development.
Work with the team to support the research programme, and to contribute to audit activities.
About us
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.
Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.
The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.
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Job description Job responsibilities On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent MRCP or equivalent Full GMC Registration Specialist Registration in Cardiology on commencement
Desirable
Higher degree (e.g. MD or PhD)
Experience Essential
Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in Cardiology Demonstrable evidence of high volume first operator experience in PCI and PPCI Competent in IVUS / OCT / FFR and IABP Clinical training and experience in TAVI with ability to confidently perform first-operator procedures at commencement Clinical training and experience in PFO, ASD and LAA closure procedures Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, relatives, medical and non-medical colleagues, and to seek advice when appropriate. Leadership skills and ability to collaborate. Research experience and peer review publication Record of initiation of audit projects and presentation of results. Experience in the organisation and delivery of teaching activities
Desirable
Completion of TAVI fellowship
Additional Criteria Essential
Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
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.
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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 Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Papworth Hospital
Papworth Road
Cambridge Bio Medical Campus
Cambridge
CB2 0AY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/working-here (Opens in a new tab)