Job summary
Join us in shaping the future of Cardiology Care
Looking for a fresh start in a supportive, forward thinking environment? Our dynamic team of Cardiologists at Wye Valley NHS Trust is growing. With expansion to 7.0 WTE Consultants, appointment of a 1.0 WTE Specialist Doctor, and exciting developments on the horizon, we're ready to welcome passionate, skilled Cardiologists to our service.
About the Role
The role is split between Hereford and Worcester with a full day of coronary intervention in Worcester and commitment to their PPCI rota. In addition to this there is a fixed day on call and weekend on call for Hereford Cardiology. All other activity other than coronary intervention is based in Hereford. The current team run a mostly generic team based service for both in and outpatients, and it is envisaged that this approach would continue with the new appointee taking a full role in the service and future service development and design.
Wye Valley NHS Trust
Located on the boarder of Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire. We are a progressive and forward thinking team with ambitious plans to improve the quality of our service.
We're a friendly, ambitious team in a stunning rural setting - where your ideas and career can thrive.
Lets shape the future of Cardiology care - together!
Main duties of the job
The main duties and responsibilities of the Consultants are:
- Consultant of the week 7-Day - Inpatient (1:8 weeks)
- General Cardiology on call out of hours - fixed weekday (not covered prospectively) and 1:8 at the weekends (Friday - Sunday)
- One day full day per week of coronary intervention at Worcester
- Outpatient duties - 1x F2F clinic per week
- Cardiac catheter 1-2x sessions and 1 PA of activity for prospective cover in the Cath Labs
- Sub-speciality interest coronary intervention
- Support Professional Activities (SPA) - 2.5 PAs allocated within job plan
- Commitment to the PPCI rota in Worcester
- Engage fully with the Hospital Strategy and the Strategic direction of the wider Trust
- Undertake managerial duties associated with the care of their patients and the running development of their clinical department
- Consultants are expected to be involved in all areas of clinical governance, clinical audit, annual appraisal and an appropriate CPD programme, as well as GMC appraisal and re-validation (allocated time within job plan)
- No GIM component to the job, but occasionally patients with GIM problems are admitted to the Cardiology beds
About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
Worcestershire is our neighbouring county. The post holder will be required to travel between sites.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."
Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached within the advert for the further detail on roles and responsibilities for the Consultant post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached within the advert for the further detail on roles and responsibilities for the Consultant post.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with License to practice
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT or CESR (proposed CCT/ CESR date must be within 6 months of interview). CESR Submitted
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Higher Degree (eg MD/PhD)
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to carry out duties as set out in the attached job description competently and subject to any aids and / or adaptations as may reasonably be required.
- Access to transport.
Experience/Training
Essential
- Appropriate recent experience of Cardiology, ability to manage an undifferentiated cardiological take.
- Expertise in coronary intervention.
Desirable
- Interest in Audit & management experience in Cardiology.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communicator both oral and written
- Demonstrates success of working within and leading a multi-disciplinary team
- Enthusiasm for service development and for teachin
- Flexible outlook on working hours
Desirable
- Management skills
- Willingness to adapt to the needs of the Department and development of services
Research
Desirable
- Completed thesis
- Publications in peer reviewed medical journals
Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with License to practice
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT or CESR (proposed CCT/ CESR date must be within 6 months of interview). CESR Submitted
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Higher Degree (eg MD/PhD)
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to carry out duties as set out in the attached job description competently and subject to any aids and / or adaptations as may reasonably be required.
- Access to transport.
Experience/Training
Essential
- Appropriate recent experience of Cardiology, ability to manage an undifferentiated cardiological take.
- Expertise in coronary intervention.
Desirable
- Interest in Audit & management experience in Cardiology.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communicator both oral and written
- Demonstrates success of working within and leading a multi-disciplinary team
- Enthusiasm for service development and for teachin
- Flexible outlook on working hours
Desirable
- Management skills
- Willingness to adapt to the needs of the Department and development of services
Research
Desirable
- Completed thesis
- Publications in peer reviewed medical journals
Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
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).
