Job summary
FIXED-TERM LOCUM CONSULTANT CARDIOLOGIST
with a subspecialty interest in HEART FAILURE
Applications are invited for the post of locum consultant cardiologist with subspecialty interest in heart failure, on a full-time (10 PAs ) one-year fixed-term basis.
The appointee will join a vibrant and innovative cardiology department based at the Whittington Hospital that has been the recipient of UK Customer Service Excellence Award for its clinical services.
The appointee must be accredited in Cardiology and be on the GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Specialist Register.
A subspecialty interest in heart failure is a requirement for this post. There is no requirement for on-calls in general (internal) medicine, but this can be accommodated in the job plan for a qualified appointee.
The successful candidate will collaborate in patient management with clinicians at Whittington Health and work closely with colleagues working in cardiology, acute/general medicine and in the wider community.
It is a clear aim of the service to reduce local waiting times for a cardiovascular opinion and to ensure high-quality inpatient care of patients with cardiovascular conditions, particularly heart failure.
It is the intention of the cardiology department to recruit a permanent full-time consultant cardiologist with subspecialty interest in heart failure within the next 12 months.
Main duties of the job
Please see the full Job Description and the Person Specification for further details about the job role.
About us
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trustbelieves that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will work closely with the other consultants in the department to provide comprehensive cardiac care for patients throughout the integrated care organisation (ICO). They will liaise with local general practitioners and colleagues within the wider hospital to ensure the safe and systematic delivery of high-quality cardiac services.
The appointee will support the local cardiovascular agenda in line with departmental objectives in a manner that is compatible with the needs of the local population.
The appointee will have subspecialty training in heart failure to complement the subspecialty interests of the other consultant cardiologists.
The appointee will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and contribute to the proper functioning of the cardiology department, including undertaking administrative duties associated with patient care and the clinical supervision of resident medical staff.
The appointee will be required to take part in local and national audits, to contribute to pursuing improvements in local clinical effectiveness and to undertake local mandatory training.
The appointee will be expected to take responsibility for maintaining their continuing medical education to the standard required by the General Medical Council (UK), including participating in regular hospital appraisals.
The appointee will be responsible to the Executive Medical Director and Chief Executive Officer for the satisfactory conduct of their professional duties.
Clinical responsibilities
Specific clinical responsibilities of the appointee will include:
- leading inpatient rounds on the cardiology ward on designated days, seeing patients and leading the multi-disciplinary board round
- contributing to the in-reach service to the acute admissions unit and other wards, including seeing patients and discussing cases with trainee doctors
- overseeing the care of patients in outpatient clinics and in the community, including seeing patients, arranging relevant investigations and instigating appropriate treatments
- providing direct clinical supervision to trainee doctors and nurse specialists
- providing advice and support for local general practitioners
- working collaboratively with other consultants and members of the department, including providing reasonable cover for annual and study leave of colleague consultant cardiologists.
Please view the attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will work closely with the other consultants in the department to provide comprehensive cardiac care for patients throughout the integrated care organisation (ICO). They will liaise with local general practitioners and colleagues within the wider hospital to ensure the safe and systematic delivery of high-quality cardiac services.
The appointee will support the local cardiovascular agenda in line with departmental objectives in a manner that is compatible with the needs of the local population.
The appointee will have subspecialty training in heart failure to complement the subspecialty interests of the other consultant cardiologists.
The appointee will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and contribute to the proper functioning of the cardiology department, including undertaking administrative duties associated with patient care and the clinical supervision of resident medical staff.
The appointee will be required to take part in local and national audits, to contribute to pursuing improvements in local clinical effectiveness and to undertake local mandatory training.
The appointee will be expected to take responsibility for maintaining their continuing medical education to the standard required by the General Medical Council (UK), including participating in regular hospital appraisals.
The appointee will be responsible to the Executive Medical Director and Chief Executive Officer for the satisfactory conduct of their professional duties.
Clinical responsibilities
Specific clinical responsibilities of the appointee will include:
- leading inpatient rounds on the cardiology ward on designated days, seeing patients and leading the multi-disciplinary board round
- contributing to the in-reach service to the acute admissions unit and other wards, including seeing patients and discussing cases with trainee doctors
- overseeing the care of patients in outpatient clinics and in the community, including seeing patients, arranging relevant investigations and instigating appropriate treatments
- providing direct clinical supervision to trainee doctors and nurse specialists
- providing advice and support for local general practitioners
- working collaboratively with other consultants and members of the department, including providing reasonable cover for annual and study leave of colleague consultant cardiologists.
Please view the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Teaching and research
Essential
- Evidence of experience in delivering high-quality undergraduate medical teaching
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in providing high-quality postgraduate medical training
- Experience and continuing interest in research
Special interest
Essential
- Accredited subspecialty training in heart failure
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Medicine
- Full General Medical Council registration
- Full membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
- Certificate of completion of training in cardiology or equivalent (or within 6 months of completion of training)
Desirable
- Research qualification (MD/PhD)
- Certificate of completion of training in general (internal) medicine or equivalent (or within 6 months of completion of training)
Management and other abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable team leadership qualities and staff management skills
- Knowledge of NHS developments particularly with reference to national and local heart failure policies
- Computer literacy
Communication and interpersonal skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to work well with a multi-disciplinary staff of all grades
Person Specification
Teaching and research
Essential
- Evidence of experience in delivering high-quality undergraduate medical teaching
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in providing high-quality postgraduate medical training
- Experience and continuing interest in research
Special interest
Essential
- Accredited subspecialty training in heart failure
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Medicine
- Full General Medical Council registration
- Full membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
- Certificate of completion of training in cardiology or equivalent (or within 6 months of completion of training)
Desirable
- Research qualification (MD/PhD)
- Certificate of completion of training in general (internal) medicine or equivalent (or within 6 months of completion of training)
Management and other abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable team leadership qualities and staff management skills
- Knowledge of NHS developments particularly with reference to national and local heart failure policies
- Computer literacy
Communication and interpersonal skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to work well with a multi-disciplinary staff of all grades
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).
