About this role
Job summary
Candidates are invited to apply for the post of Consultant Cardiologist with specialist interest in Heart Failure and Devices.
The post will be based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, London which is part of Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, providing high quality care to patients across the London boroughs of Lewisham, Greenwich and Bexley.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dedicated, enthusiastic team to develop and provide high quality services. The successful candidate will lead and develop the heart failure service, working with colleagues within the Trust and specialist teams in the community. They will also contribute to the expansion of the simple and complex cardiac implantable electronic device service. Inpatient cardiology care and specialist referral advice is provided with colleagues via a Cardiologist of the week rot
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream
Job description Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will have an active role in our undergraduate and post-graduate trainee teaching programmes for United Kingdom and international students.
All candidates must be eligible for full GMC registration and be within 6 months of their Certificate of Completion of Training of the interview date.
Closing Date: 12th July
Interview Date: 30th September
For enquiries, or to arrange a visit to Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, please contact:
Dr Shoaib Hamid, Clinical Lead for QEH Cardiology:
Tel: 0208 836 4350 Email: [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oMB BS or equivalent oMRCP or equivalent oEntry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) o Completion o oSub-specialty training in Complex Device Therapy and Heart Failure o Completion of Accredited UK Coronary Intervention Training Program
Desirable
o MD/PhD or other higher degree
Clinical Experience Essential
oBroad based training and experience in cardiovascular medicine oEvidence of advanced training in sub-specialty oAbility to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems relating to Cardiology oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients.
Desirable
oIT Literate
Clinical Audit/Governan ce Essential
o Has undertaken relevant specialty audit o Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications.
Desirable
o Previous experience of clinical governance, clinical risk management and associated areas.
Teaching Experience Essential
o Experience and strong commitment to undergraduate and post graduate teaching.
Desirable
o Formal teaching qualification(s)
Management and Administrative Experience Essential
o Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities and treatment. o Experience of audit management o Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets o Evidence of previous experience in clinical or service development
Desirable
o Previous formal training in management. o Previous general management experience.
Research Experience Essential
o Knowledge of research methodology & clinical trials o Interest in pursuing relevant clinical research
Desirable
o Publications in peer reviewed journals o Presentations at recognised national & international meetings on relevant topics
Other Attributes Essential
o Ability to provide leadership where appropriate o The ability to work within a team and have the flexibility to respond to the varying needs of a busy department o Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Desirable
o Evidence of ability to lead a multidisciplinary team. o Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
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 Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
Woolwich
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)