Job summary
Consultant in Interventional Cardiology and Education
Full time (10PA) Consultant
Barts Health NHS Trust and St Bartholomew's Hospital invites you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join the Interventional Cardiology department as part of the Barts Heart Centre.
Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision to be a high performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London
and beyond. Barts Health NHS Trust is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in Britain and the cardiovascular centre is one of the largest of its kind in Europe, providing sector wide care to a population of over 6 million
Applications are invited for the above post which will be based at the Barts Heart Centre, Barts Health NHS Trust.
The Interventional Cardiology department is one of the biggest in the UK and Europe. Interventional Cardiology, along with Electrophysiology makes up one of the three clinical directorates within the Barts Heart Centre at St Bartholomew's Hospital. The Barts Heart Centre is the biggest in the UK with its complement of 10 catherisation labs (5 of which are dedicated to Intervention) and 10 cardiothoracic theatres.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work within the Interventional Cardiology department and includes participation in the Heart Attack Centre rota based at the Barts Heart Centre (1 PA). The job plan will provide expert care to an expanding population of patients. The post-holder will be expected to be an independent operator for diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures, as well as having a strong background in cardiovascular prevention and education. The post-holder will contribute fully both at St Bartholomew's Hospital and Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals (BHRUT) to the general management of cardiac patients through ward rounds and outpatient clinics. They will be required to have received full accreditation in cardiology as a trainee.
There is a consultant of the week ward responsibility from Monday to Friday which each interventional consultant at Barts participates in on a rota basis. The consultant is responsible for inpatient care and advice and guidance and review of referrals from other departments and divisions within Barts Heart Centre. The weeks routine job planned activities will be cancelled for each week the post holder is providing inpatient consultant of week responsibilities. There will be junior staff support in the form of at least 1 SPR, 2 FY2/IMT/Fellows and nursing and pharmacy support. This is at present 4 separate weeks of the year but could vary depending on the rota requirements.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our We Care values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our We Care values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will support the overall delivery of outpatient services, as well as the advice and guidance helpline.
Although there is no routine weekend working at present in this job plan, there are plans for routine weekend working which the successful applicant will be expected to contribute to. This will be job planned and may involving time off in lieu
The post holder will have an interest in education, training and simulation. They will be expected to participate in the development and delivery of educational programs for trainees and other healthcare professionals. The post holder will have experience in developing and implementing simulation-based training programs for interventional cardiology procedures with a focus on developing human factors training. They will also have a track record of research and publication in the field of interventional cardiology.
Opportunities exist within all the departments to undertake research and education as a part of the Centre of Excellence Strategy of the Trusts.
There will be an expectation for the post holder to have a special interest in education and simulation within the division of intervention with a focus on medical as well as allied healthcare professional training.
This is an outline program, and the post holder will be expected to discuss and agree a detailed job plan including personal and professional objectives with the Clinical Director for Interventional Cardiology.
It is intended that the post holder will work approximately 8.0 PAs (direct clinical care) per week, and 2.0 PAs (supporting) when averaged through the year. A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and Clinical Director for Intervention, on behalf of the Medical Director.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will support the overall delivery of outpatient services, as well as the advice and guidance helpline.
Although there is no routine weekend working at present in this job plan, there are plans for routine weekend working which the successful applicant will be expected to contribute to. This will be job planned and may involving time off in lieu
The post holder will have an interest in education, training and simulation. They will be expected to participate in the development and delivery of educational programs for trainees and other healthcare professionals. The post holder will have experience in developing and implementing simulation-based training programs for interventional cardiology procedures with a focus on developing human factors training. They will also have a track record of research and publication in the field of interventional cardiology.
Opportunities exist within all the departments to undertake research and education as a part of the Centre of Excellence Strategy of the Trusts.
There will be an expectation for the post holder to have a special interest in education and simulation within the division of intervention with a focus on medical as well as allied healthcare professional training.
This is an outline program, and the post holder will be expected to discuss and agree a detailed job plan including personal and professional objectives with the Clinical Director for Interventional Cardiology.
It is intended that the post holder will work approximately 8.0 PAs (direct clinical care) per week, and 2.0 PAs (supporting) when averaged through the year. A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and Clinical Director for Intervention, on behalf of the Medical Director.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration Within 6 months of CCST in Cardiology at interview date
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- Higher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awarded (copy to be brought to the interview)
Desirable
- A professional qualification in medical education
Clinical Experience & Skills
Essential
- Training or experience in lipidology or FH and preventative cardiology
- Fully trained in general cardiology, cardiac interventional procedures
Desirable
- Fully trained in general cardiology, cardiac interventional procedures Training or experience in lipidology or FH and preventative cardiology
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- All aspects of interventional, preventative and general cardiology
Audit, Management & IT
Essential
- Ability to undertake and direct audit with demonstrable understanding of the impact and challenges this brings
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level.
- Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital databases
Desirable
- Demonstrates a commitment to the highest ethical and professional values and a belief in government funded healthcare
- Evidence of innovative approaches to healthcare
- Evidence of leadership of and involvement with clinical governance
Academic - Research, Teaching skills & Experience
Essential
- Experience of setting up collaborative multicentre research projects
- Evidence of extensive experience in training, education and simulation.
- Evidence of extensive involvement with research (clinical, translational or basic science) and the ability to describe and discuss the impact of findings
- Track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national and international scientific meetings Knowledge of research ethics and grant applications
Desirable
- First and last name authorship in publications relevant to this post
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration Within 6 months of CCST in Cardiology at interview date
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- Higher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awarded (copy to be brought to the interview)
Desirable
- A professional qualification in medical education
Clinical Experience & Skills
Essential
- Training or experience in lipidology or FH and preventative cardiology
- Fully trained in general cardiology, cardiac interventional procedures
Desirable
- Fully trained in general cardiology, cardiac interventional procedures Training or experience in lipidology or FH and preventative cardiology
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- All aspects of interventional, preventative and general cardiology
Audit, Management & IT
Essential
- Ability to undertake and direct audit with demonstrable understanding of the impact and challenges this brings
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level.
- Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital databases
Desirable
- Demonstrates a commitment to the highest ethical and professional values and a belief in government funded healthcare
- Evidence of innovative approaches to healthcare
- Evidence of leadership of and involvement with clinical governance
Academic - Research, Teaching skills & Experience
Essential
- Experience of setting up collaborative multicentre research projects
- Evidence of extensive experience in training, education and simulation.
- Evidence of extensive involvement with research (clinical, translational or basic science) and the ability to describe and discuss the impact of findings
- Track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national and international scientific meetings Knowledge of research ethics and grant applications
Desirable
- First and last name authorship in publications relevant to this post
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).
