Cardiology Consultant

Job responsibilities

Main Duties of the Post

Clinical Duties

The successful applicant will be based at Musgrove Park Hospital, however a Yeovil hospital base will also be considered if preferable. They will contribute to general cardiology commitments and will undertake ward rounds on CCU and cardiology ward, general cardiology outpatient clinics, and subspecialty clinics where appropriate - there will be on average 2 clinics per week. Subspecialty work will also be undertaken at Musgrove Park Hospital but there may also be opportunity for sessions at Yeovil and outreach clinics at community hospitals. The successful applicant will contribute to the weekend Cardiology CCU ward round rota. There will be flexibility to create a job plan timetable that meets the needs of the service and is attractive to the successful applicant. There will be provision of time for administrative tasks and SPA in line with the job plans of the other consultant cardiologists. In time, all non-interventional consultant cardiologists based at Musgrove Park Hospital will undertake some cross-site working at Yeovil.

Clinical duties will be similar if base preference is Yeovil with some cross-site working at Musgrove.

Workload

Outpatient clinic templates are based on ABN and BCS guidelines for new and follow up patients. The ward work levels vary, but the time allocated in the job plan will reflect the average time taken per week/month covering the wards. Pacing lists are variable with operator but in general 3 simple devices or 2 complex devices are listed for each session. Complex echo lists are based on 45 minute slots for DSE and 60 minute slots for TOE. CT and MRI lists are run as per BSCI guidelines.

Teaching and Supervision of Junior Medical Staff and Students

The post holder will be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. Where appropriate, the post holder will be named in the educational contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers. In liaison with the Director of Postgraduate Medical Education the post holder will be required to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education. They will join the other consultants in providing clinical teaching to Bristol and Plymouth medical students from years 3 and 5 and also to junior doctors.

Study, Research and Continuing Professional Development

The post holder will be entitled to 30 days study leave within a 3-year period (pro rata for part-time posts) as stated in the Terms and Conditions of Service.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that support is given for Continuing professional development and Medical Education. The post holder will be required to fulfil the requirements laid down by the relevant Royal College, and to fulfil the requirements for revalidation laid down by the General Medical Council.

Research is encouraged, particularly when this is appropriate to the professional development of the successful candidate and to the service development of the department. Opportunities are available within the Trust with applications for funding co-ordinated by the Clinical Director.

Audit

The post holder will be required to take part in the relevant national audits that apply to their work. The Trust has an audit department which supports and monitors such activity. There is an active Trust Clinical Audit Committee.

Specialist Interest and Expertise

You will be encouraged to develop your special interests in line with the needs of the service.

Clinical Governance

All clinical staff are accountable and responsible for their own clinical competence and should limit their actions to those for which they are deemed competent. Clinical staff are also required to comply with the requirements of their professional organisations regarding supervision. A mentoring scheme is available to all new Consultants.

Administration/Budgetary Responsibilities

The post holders will have responsibility for undertaking administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the administration of the department. This is accounted for in DCC and SPA allocations.

Management Duties

The post holders will attend and contribute to the cardiology multidisciplinary meetings and will attend and contribute to such other meetings as are necessary for the development of the service.

Cover for Colleagues and Emergencies

The Cardiology Consultants will provide cover for team colleagues in their absence and deal with emergencies as the occasion demands.

Appraisal, Job Planning and Mandatory annual training

The successful candidate will be required to participate actively in the annual appraisal and job planning process. In addition, you will be expected to attend mandatory annual update training.

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registered
• Entry onto Specialist register with CCT in cardiology 6 months of date of interview for this post
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent
• ALS provider

Desirable

• MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable commitment and enthusiasm for cardiology.
• sub-speciality e.g. interest in imaging, or heart failure or devices

Desirable

• Sub-speciality medicine, care of elderly, oncology

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Clear, logical thought processes displaying an analytical/scientific approach.
• Evidence of ability to mentor staff, both medical and nursing
• Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
• Ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, and negotiate.
• Ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
• Ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
• Is well prepared, shows self-discipline/ commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines
• Shows enthusiasm and drive (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity and initiative)
• Able to display honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality
• Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
• Car owner -- driver

Desirable

• Clear, logical thought processes displaying an analytical/scientific approach.
• Evidence of ability to mentor staff, both medical and nursing
• Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
• Ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, and negotiate.
• Ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
• Ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
• Is well prepared, shows self-discipline/ commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines
• Shows enthusiasm and drive (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity and initiative)
• Able to display honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality
• Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
• Car owner -- driver

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).