Job summary
This post is based across Imperial College Healthcare Trust. The postholder will have expertise in all forms of echo imaging including lab based structural echo imaging. A key role of this post will be to leverage Consultant-led care to support the current infectious endocarditis service but the appointee will have the opportunity to take on a service development role and lead on (or contribute to) a number of areas. There is ample opportunity for an interested applicant to lead and develop other relevant imaging/valve disease areas depending on particular interest.
In addition there is opportunity to continue a subspeciality interest in for instance valve disease or heart failure.
This is a locum consultant post for 12 months.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will undertake a number of patient-facing activities, including specialist echo imaging, general cardiology and specialist valve clinics. They will help to support the current IE lead in delivering regular IE ward rounds and a weekly MDT. There will be an expectation to help create and deliver service development work and time for this is allocated in the job plan. There are yearly quota of cardiology on call for ward cover.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A key role of this post will be to leverage Consultant-led care to support the current service but the appointee will have the opportunity to take on a service development role and lead on (or contribute to) a number of areas, including specialist structural imaging, valve clinics and IE service. There is ample opportunity for an interested applicant to lead and develop other relevant HF areas depending on particular interest.
Please see attached document for full job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A key role of this post will be to leverage Consultant-led care to support the current service but the appointee will have the opportunity to take on a service development role and lead on (or contribute to) a number of areas, including specialist structural imaging, valve clinics and IE service. There is ample opportunity for an interested applicant to lead and develop other relevant HF areas depending on particular interest.
Please see attached document for full job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
Desirable
- Higher degree relevant to heart failure (MD, PhD)
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in Cardiology
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Expertise in interventional and structural cardiology
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Desirable
- Further expertise in imaging
Leadership/ Management Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Desirable
- Service development experience
- Experience of developing and motivating staff
Teaching/ Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Desirable
Audit
Essential
- Understanding the principles of audit
Academic achievements
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Evidence of original research
- High impact publications in the field of heart failure
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken communications, ability to build rapport, work with others, listen, persuade, negotiate
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others
- Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure
- Able to work as part of a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
Desirable
- Higher degree relevant to heart failure (MD, PhD)
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in Cardiology
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Expertise in interventional and structural cardiology
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Desirable
- Further expertise in imaging
Leadership/ Management Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Desirable
- Service development experience
- Experience of developing and motivating staff
Teaching/ Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Desirable
Audit
Essential
- Understanding the principles of audit
Academic achievements
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Evidence of original research
- High impact publications in the field of heart failure
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken communications, ability to build rapport, work with others, listen, persuade, negotiate
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others
- Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure
- Able to work as part of a team
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).
