About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a 1st rate cardiologist to join our team at the University Hospitals of the North Midlands. This role is suited to consultants with expertise in cardiac imaging and interest in heart failure or inherited cardiac conditions.
This is a substantive appointment, the successful candidate will join a large and diverse team of cardiologists. UHNM has 22 cardiology consultants based at Royal Stoke Hospital and a further 6 consultants working cross site, between UHNM and other centres.
Applicants should have completed their CCT and be on the specialist register.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will contribute to the busy imaging service, providing leadership and clinical guidance for the large team of specialist healthcare scientists delivering echocardiography services across the trust and at the new community diagnostic centre. Sessions in cross sectional imaging and advanced echocardiography will be available. there is an expectation that the postholder will also contribute to the general cardiology on call rota, currently 1:11, with inpatient and ward commitments.
Ideally, the successful candidate will have further sub-specialty interest in either advanced heart failure or inherited cardiac conditions. Both of these sub-specialties are developing at UHNM, within these areas the successful candidate will contribute clinics, MDT's and support the growing specialist nurse workforce.
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
Please see the attached job pack for further information, including job description, person specification and indicative job plan.
Person Specification
Qualification Essential
MRCP UK or Equivalent 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: oCertificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) oCertificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) European Community Rights Accreditation by The British Society of Echocardiography, or equivalent ( such as EACVI) Level 3 Cardiac MRI or Cardiac CT Accreditation MRCP ( I,II and Paces)
Desirable
Other higher degree (MD, PhD, Masters)
Experience Essential
Significant sub-specialty training in cardiac Imaging General management of patients with cardiac conditions
Desirable
Experience in developing and implementing new technologies or teams in a hospital environment. Significant experience in delivering heart failure or inherited cardiac conditions clinics Sub specialty training in ACHD
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
Substantial experience in research including recruitment to clinical trials Willing to participate in audit programmes
Desirable
Publications, presentations and previous audit projects. ICH-GCP certificate Evidence of continuing research
Management and Administrative Experience: Essential
Good leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
Leadership training and experience Evidence of leadership Evidence of implementing change within a department/service Willingness to undertake a leadership role
Personal Attributes: Essential
Ability to work flexibly
Desirable
Calm under pressure
Personal Circumstances: Essential
Ability and means to meet the travel requirements of the post To be accessible by telephone for on call duties
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 Hospital and County Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)