About this role
Job summary Locum Consultant in Cardiology with a specialist interest in echocardiography, heart valve disease and general cardiology
We are looking for an individual to fill this replacement post within the Cardiology Department at the Leeds General Infirmary.
The echocardiography and valve service is led by Dr Dominik Schlosshan together with Dr Ananth Kidambi, Dr Kate Gatenby and Dr James ONeill. The purpose of this appointment is to continue core cardiology clinical activity following departure, and support further expansion and innovation within of the echocardiography, support for the structural valve disease programme and valve services.
The successful applicant must hold a CCST or equivalent, and have completed higher specialist training (or equivalent).
Main duties of the job Applicants must be eligible to apply for inclusion on the specialist register.
Applicants should have well-established clinical skills in cardiology, with particular expertise in echocardiography and valvular heart disease. Independence in transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) is essential, and experience in independent stress echocardiography reporting is desirable.
Significant experience in the advanced management of valvular heart disease, including multidisciplinary team working, is required. Experience or an interest in TOE for structural valve interventions would be advantageous.
Applicants with experience across multiple cardiac imaging modalities are particularly encouraged. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate education is expected, and an interest in research would be advantageous.
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact one of the following:
Dr Dominik Schlosshan Lead for cardiac Imaging, [email protected] Dr Kate Gatenby, Lead Clinician [email protected] Dr Andrew Hogarth, Clinical Director, [email protected]
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD FACE TO FACE.
About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities
Why you should join our Team
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in the UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the north.
In Cardio-Respiratory CSU, we aim to be a fair and supportive CSU with positive, caring teams who are champions of the Leeds Way values.
What you will bring to the role The candidate should have: CCT (or within 6 months of) in Cardiology or equivalent qualification
Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
Eligibility to work in the UK.
Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Should have completed a recognised training programme in Cardiology.
Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Cardiology and particularly in assessment and management of valvular disease.
Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Evidence of experience at a high level in transthoracic and transoesophageal echo (either holding or actively working towards recognised accreditation).
Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
Eligible for entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
European qualification equivalent to CCT
Evidence of experience in cardiac MRI and interventional TOE to support structural intervention. Some experience of cardiac CT to plan structural intervention (desirable)
Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.(desirable)
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
For questions about this job, contact: Dr Dominik Schlosshan Lead for cardiac Imaging, [email protected] Dr Kate Gatenby, Lead Clinician [email protected] Dr Andrew Hogarth, Clinical Director, [email protected]
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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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.
Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address Leeds General Infirmary
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 3EX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)