James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cardiology Consultant

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Job summary

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH) is seeking to appoint a Cardiology Consultant .

The postholder will have responsibility for providing a Cardiology service in conjunction with four visiting and one fulltime Cardiologist.

The position provides an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified specialist to actively contribute to the further development of a modern Cardiology service within this highly regarded Trust with its wide range of acute and community services, which will afford high professional visibility.

Please Note: Job Description currently with Royal College for approval

Main duties of the job

  1. Share work load with Consultant Cardiology colleagues.
  2. Provide with the other Cardiologists a system of mutual cover for annual, study and professional leave.
  3. Provide a consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialities in the Trust.
  4. Liaise with medical staff in other specialities and participate in the regular clinical meetings and other post-graduate activities of the hospital.

Please see Job Description attached for full details.

About us

The James Paget University Hospital is a high performing hospital with a history of strong performance both financially and in terms of achieving national and local targets. There is a close working relationship between staff and management with a strong culture of team working which contributes to a friendly working environment. The Trust has successfully undertaken several national pilots.

Details

Date posted

16 May 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

177-MDEMER-6230096

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for further details and main responsibilities of the role.

Please Note: Job Description currently with Royal College for approval

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for further details and main responsibilities of the role.

Please Note: Job Description currently with Royal College for approval

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or Basic Medical Degree
  • MRCP or equivalent
  • Hold a certificate or be within 6 months of completion of training/being on or eligible for the UK Specialist Register at the date of interview.
  • Full GMC registration

Desirable

  • Possession of ALS

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Wide experience in Cardiology and General Internal Medicine
  • Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within Cardiology

Academic Achievements

Essential

  • Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
  • Knowledge of using evidence base medicine to support decision making
  • Experience of conducting clinical audit

Desirable

  • Involvement in research projects and published papers

Key Skills

Essential

  • Computer literate
  • Ability and enthusiasm for teaching health care professionals and medical students in a Cardiology & General Medicine setting
  • Capable of organising and prioritising work effectively
  • Motivation and ability to plan and develop the service
  • Leadership qualities
  • Willingness to participate in clinical governance
  • Conscientious and highly motivated with the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and staff

Desirable

  • Experience in teaching medical students and allied health professionals

Communications and Language Skills

Essential

  • Ability to contribute an open culture with good communication based on open dialogue and active listening
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or Basic Medical Degree
  • MRCP or equivalent
  • Hold a certificate or be within 6 months of completion of training/being on or eligible for the UK Specialist Register at the date of interview.
  • Full GMC registration

Desirable

  • Possession of ALS

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Wide experience in Cardiology and General Internal Medicine
  • Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within Cardiology

Academic Achievements

Essential

  • Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
  • Knowledge of using evidence base medicine to support decision making
  • Experience of conducting clinical audit

Desirable

  • Involvement in research projects and published papers

Key Skills

Essential

  • Computer literate
  • Ability and enthusiasm for teaching health care professionals and medical students in a Cardiology & General Medicine setting
  • Capable of organising and prioritising work effectively
  • Motivation and ability to plan and develop the service
  • Leadership qualities
  • Willingness to participate in clinical governance
  • Conscientious and highly motivated with the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and staff

Desirable

  • Experience in teaching medical students and allied health professionals

Communications and Language Skills

Essential

  • Ability to contribute an open culture with good communication based on open dialogue and active listening

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).

Additional information

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

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA


Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA


Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Medical Workforce Officer

Beth Turrell

Beth.turrell@jpaget.nhs.uk

01493453117

Details

Date posted

16 May 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

177-MDEMER-6230096

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA


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