Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a Consultant Cardiologist to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - based at the Northern General Hospital.
The successful candidate will specialise in heart failure and cardiac imaging including echocardiography.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of the Cardiology services in Heart Failure and Imaging. The contribution to the Heart Failure service will include outpatient clinics and participation in MDT ward rounds and meetings with the specialist nurses. The imaging role will include performing and supervising echocardiograms and participation in specialist MDTs. There may be an opportunity for sessions in the cardiac catheter lab (such as right heart catheterisation) and/or specialist cardiac imaging (such as CMR or CT), depending on the appointee's experience.
The appointee will participate in the "on call" commitment for general cardiology, acting as a non-invasive cardiologist (there is a separate interventional rota). The person appointed will take their equal share in providing emergency cover and will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence. The appointee will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues and assist on occasions throughout the region. They will also contribute to the ward cover rotas.
Please refer to the Job description for full details of the post
About us
Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a license to practice
- Name on the specialist register or eligible within 6 months of the date of interview
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Awarded MD or PhD or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Good general training and experience at StR level or equivalent in Cardiology, as required for UK CCST
- Ability in, and experience of, providing an expert opinion in elective and emergency cardiology cases
- Subspecialty training in Echocardiography
- Subspecialty training in Heart Failure
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience in specialist areas of cardiology
- Subspecialty training and experience in advanced heart failure
- Subspecialty training or experience in advanced Imaging (eg CT/CMR)
- Experience in leading multidisciplinary meetings involving imaging
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and put it into practice
Desirable
- Experience in clinical research, research governance and research ethics
- Evidence of publication in the field of Ischaemic Heart Diseases
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior medical staff
Desirable
- Evidence of achievement in education or training
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary/portfolio
Management and Administration
Essential
- Demonstration of IT skills
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management and its importance in ensuring a coherent clinical service.
- Understanding of current issues within the NHS
Desirable
- Knowledge of finance and budgets
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Understand the principles of clinical governance
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
Desirable
- Evidence of personal audit
- Completion/publication of audit projects
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Good written communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a license to practice
- Name on the specialist register or eligible within 6 months of the date of interview
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Awarded MD or PhD or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Good general training and experience at StR level or equivalent in Cardiology, as required for UK CCST
- Ability in, and experience of, providing an expert opinion in elective and emergency cardiology cases
- Subspecialty training in Echocardiography
- Subspecialty training in Heart Failure
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience in specialist areas of cardiology
- Subspecialty training and experience in advanced heart failure
- Subspecialty training or experience in advanced Imaging (eg CT/CMR)
- Experience in leading multidisciplinary meetings involving imaging
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and put it into practice
Desirable
- Experience in clinical research, research governance and research ethics
- Evidence of publication in the field of Ischaemic Heart Diseases
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior medical staff
Desirable
- Evidence of achievement in education or training
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary/portfolio
Management and Administration
Essential
- Demonstration of IT skills
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management and its importance in ensuring a coherent clinical service.
- Understanding of current issues within the NHS
Desirable
- Knowledge of finance and budgets
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Understand the principles of clinical governance
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
Desirable
- Evidence of personal audit
- Completion/publication of audit projects
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Good written communication skills
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.
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.
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).
