Job summary
Required
to fill this replacement post within the Congenital Cardiology Department at
the Leeds General Infirmary
We are looking for a dynamic individual
to join the congenital cardiology team based at Leeds General Infirmary (LGI)
as a consultant in Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) with an interest in
heart failure and heart disease in pregnancy.
The congenital cardiac unit comprises the
ACHD, congenital cardiac surgery and paediatric cardiology services and is the
level 1 centre for the Yorkshire and Humber Congenital Cardiac Network, serving
a population of approximately 5.5 million in Yorkshire, Humberside and Northern
Trent. Services include all aspects of specialist tertiary care of congenital
cardiac patients (children and adults) with the exception of transplantation
and long-term mechanical cardiac assistance. The annual workload of the unit
includes over 400 cardiac operations (children and adults), approximately 700
catheterisations (diagnostic, therapeutic, and electrophysiology
studies/ablations) and over 10,000 outpatient consultations. Many other adult
services are co-located with the ACHD service at LGI, including maternity
services.
Main duties of the job
The
successful applicant should possess MB BS (or equivalent) and should be
included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of
interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment
regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist
Register.
Applicants should have
established skills in Congenital
Cardiology and
its related specialties including Adult Congenital heart disease (ACHD).
Applicants should also have undergone higher specialty training in ACHD and
have experience in managing both heart failure in ACHD and ACHD in pregnancy. A strong commitment to undergraduate
and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.
Consideration will be given to applicants
who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10-minute presentation on:
Heart failure in ACHD my vision for the service
in Leeds
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS:
Friday 7 March 2025
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching
hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and
medical technology. We care for people
from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds
itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1
billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over
1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day
cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient
appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals
on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the
best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on
The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded
on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We believe that by being
true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our
results in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1. The
best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The
best place to work
3. A
centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and
innovation
4. Hospitals
that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially
sustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post,
the available post is for a consultant in Adult Congenital Heart Disease with
an interest in both ACHD heart failure and heart disease in pregnancy within
the department of congenital cardiology at Leeds General Infirmary.
The department serves a population of approximately 5.5
million in Yorkshire, Humberside and Northern Trent. Services include all
aspects of specialist tertiary care of cardiac patients with the exception of
transplantation. The annual workload of the department includes over 10,000
outpatient consultations, more than 700 catheterisations per year, (diagnostic,
therapeutic, and electrophysiology studies/ablations), and approximately 400
congenital cardiac operations.
The congenital cardiology department has office space and
outpatient clinics situated in the Jubilee Building at the Leeds General
Infirmary. ACHD inpatients are cared for on the general adult cardiology and
cardiac surgery wards. There is a dedicated cardiac intensive care unit.
Cardiac catheterisation is delivered in a hybrid catheter lab that is used
exclusively for the congenital cardiac service.
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
To deliver care to patients with adult congenital heart
disease at the Leeds General Infirmary and throughout the region, including:
Out-patient clinics
Care of ACHD inpatients on a 1 in 6 rota, including
out-of-hours cover
Contribution to specialist multi-disciplinary team
meetings
To develop and lead the ACHD heart failure service
Contribute to and take a leadership role in the cardiac
obstetric service
To participate in multidisciplinary clinical governance
and audit meetings.
To support / deliver appropriate training for specialist
trainees.
To support departmental research activity.
To work collaboratively with colleagues and the clinical
management team to ensure the continued delivery and development of the service
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post,
the available post is for a consultant in Adult Congenital Heart Disease with
an interest in both ACHD heart failure and heart disease in pregnancy within
the department of congenital cardiology at Leeds General Infirmary.
The department serves a population of approximately 5.5
million in Yorkshire, Humberside and Northern Trent. Services include all
aspects of specialist tertiary care of cardiac patients with the exception of
transplantation. The annual workload of the department includes over 10,000
outpatient consultations, more than 700 catheterisations per year, (diagnostic,
therapeutic, and electrophysiology studies/ablations), and approximately 400
congenital cardiac operations.
The congenital cardiology department has office space and
outpatient clinics situated in the Jubilee Building at the Leeds General
Infirmary. ACHD inpatients are cared for on the general adult cardiology and
cardiac surgery wards. There is a dedicated cardiac intensive care unit.
Cardiac catheterisation is delivered in a hybrid catheter lab that is used
exclusively for the congenital cardiac service.
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
To deliver care to patients with adult congenital heart
disease at the Leeds General Infirmary and throughout the region, including:
Out-patient clinics
Care of ACHD inpatients on a 1 in 6 rota, including
out-of-hours cover
Contribution to specialist multi-disciplinary team
meetings
To develop and lead the ACHD heart failure service
Contribute to and take a leadership role in the cardiac
obstetric service
To participate in multidisciplinary clinical governance
and audit meetings.
To support / deliver appropriate training for specialist
trainees.
To support departmental research activity.
To work collaboratively with colleagues and the clinical
management team to ensure the continued delivery and development of the service
Person Specification
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Adult Congenital Heart Disease.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent qualification.
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent post graduate qualification.
- CCT or equivalent in Cardiology.
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Adult Congenital Heart Disease with experience in ACHD heart failure and heart disease in pregnancy.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Person Specification
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Adult Congenital Heart Disease.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent qualification.
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent post graduate qualification.
- CCT or equivalent in Cardiology.
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Adult Congenital Heart Disease with experience in ACHD heart failure and heart disease in pregnancy.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
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).
