About this role
Job summary
Specialist Doctor Cardiologist
We are looking for an enthusiastic Specialist Doctor Cardiologist who has an interest in General Cardiology and Heart Failure (inpatient and outpatient work) to enhance the existing cardiology team at Whipps Cross Hospital. The appointee will work a 10 PA job plan and the postholder will join will participate in a Specialist Doctor ward cover rota (1 in 8), providing inpatient care during normal working hours.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate professional excellence and the ability to deliver effective care. The successful candidate will be required to adhere to the Trust's policy on Maintaining Medical Excellence and to be committed to maintaining their standard of performance by keeping their knowledge and skills up to date
Main duties of the job
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
With the agreement of the Clinical Director and Clinical Academic Group Director, support the educational activities within the department
To participate fully in the management of the department and to liaise closely with the Clinical Director, Service Manager, General Manager and Clinical Academic Group Director.
The post holder may be required to carry out other duties in emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
The duties outlined are not definite and may be changed in accordance with needs of the service requiring the post holder to be cooperative and flexible
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
This post is to enhance the existing cardiologyteamat Whipps Cross Hospital. The post holder will help WXUH cardiology in patient cover on a 1 in 8 basis (plus prospective cover), 0900 to 1700 Monday to Friday. When covering the ward week, other planned activities will be cancelled. Outpatient clinics will also take place at WXUH on a weekly basis. There may be the requirement to work 7 days in the future and discussions are in progress around this at present, where considerations such as time off in Lieu yet to be determined. An interest and experience in echocardiography is desirable.
This is an outline program, and the post holder will be expected to discuss and agree a detailed job plan including personal and professional objectives with Dr Debashish Das (Clinical Leaad Whipps Cross Cardiology Services) to be approved by Dr Archbold (Director of the Network Cardiology Services Heart Centre) within 3 months of their start date.
The post-holder should have at least 5 years experience in General. They will fully contribute to the administrative, teaching and research activities within the trust as well as taking responsibility for particular delegated areas according to their interests and availability. The Clinical Lead is responsible for delegating these responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MB BS, or equivalent
Desirable
Higher degree, e.g. MD/PhD MRCP or equivalent
Knowledge Essential
Widespread broad-based knowledge of General cardiology & heart . Broad based knowledge of the application of echocardiography to a wide range of cardiovascular pathologies Experience delivering tutorials, teaching sessions, and educational presentations to medical students and junior trainees Previous involvement in academic activities, including collaboration with a university or medical school
Desirable
Experience as a clinical lecturer/ honorary lecturer, or similar university-affiliated teaching role Leadership excellence or medical teaching excellence or departmental award Contribution to quality improvement (QI) projects within the cardiology service Familiarity with risk assessments within clinical environments. -serious incident investigations Involvement in service evaluation and pathway redesign
Training Expected Essential
Competent and trained At least 5 years experience in general cardiology, heart failure, complex cardiac care,valvulopathies,arrythmias
Management/Audit Experience Essential
Able to provide evidence of clinical audit and demonstrate understanding of impact and challenges this brings Ability to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of current and future NHS challenges and strategy Ability to support team members in business planning via collaboration and discussion
Desirable
Evidence of innovative approaches to healthcare Experience of audit management Experience of quality assurance in cardiovascular imaging
Academic Achievements/Research /Publications Essential
Ability to demonstrate personal experience of clinical research and describe and discuss findings and impact Experience of research, presentations to learned societies on topics related to cardiology Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical/surgical problems Demonstrate number of publications in indexed journals, over a variety of subjects relevant to this post
Personal Skills Essential
Excellent presentational and verbal skills Ability to motivate and develop medical trainees Ability to manage time well to deliver objectives of the CAG Awareness of best practice through evidence- based medicine, and personal drive to enact the change with the team.
Desirable
IT skills and computer literacy
Personal Qualities Essential
Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work Ability to work under pressure Caring attitude to patients Commitment to continuing medical education Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level Collegiate approach to work and colleagues Ability to drive change through collaboration and consultation with key stakeholders Willingness to challenge the norm in a positive manner while building a team ethos, to deliver consistently high levels of care for patients in a productive and cost effective manner
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 Barts Health NHS Trust
Address St Bartholomew's Hospital
West Smithfield
London
EC1A 7BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)