Job summary
Applications
are invited to apply for a locum appointment to a Consultant Cardiologist with
a specialist interest in PCI post.
The
post holder will flexibly deliver 8.5 PAs of emergency, inpatient and
outpatient care of patients with ischaemic heart disease, with a further 1.5 PA
allocated SPA time.
The
post will be based at Leeds General Infirmary, one of the largest tertiary
cardiac centres in the UK, with a team of 33 Cardiologists serving a population
of over 3 million. There are 7 state of the art Cardiac Cath Labs, performing
2800 PCIs (including 1100 primary PCI), 600 TAVI, 900 ablations/studies and 700
device procedures per annum, making the Leeds one of the highest volume UK
units. The PCI team provides a full range of advanced coronary interventions,
including a high-volume CTO service, atherectomy, laser, lithotripsy, IVUS,
OCT, FFR, CFR etc.
In
addition, ICC, advanced imaging, cardiac MRI, adult congenital, paediatric and
interventional paediatric cardiology, as well as adult and paediatric cardiac
surgical services, all complement each other within the same site. The
department consists of 2 inpatient wards, a day case interventional ward, a day
case seated suite, 6 lab catheter suite (+1 paediatric lab), cardiac
investigation unit and a 10 bed CCU.
The post is fixed term for 6 months starting April
2026, with options to extend if mutually agreed. The purpose of this
appointment is to cover a vacated position within the Interventional Cardiology
Team.
Main duties of the job
The
successful appointee will join the existing rostered direct clinical activity
delivered by the interventional team supported by a team of 10 other
Cardiologists (6 PCI, 4 Structural and 1 Research).
This
includes:
1. Acute Clinical Work
Monday-Friday in-hours acute coronary
service, assessing and managing acute coronary syndrome and coronary
intervention patients on CCU and the Cardiology ward, supported by the General
Cardiology consultant on-call. (1 in 8.5)
Weekday acute cath lab PCI rota
Monday-Thursday 8am to 6pm. (1 in 10)
Out-of-hours coronary intervention
rota. (1 in 5 weekday night on-call, 1 in 10 weekend on-call (24 hours Friday
and Sunday)
2. Elective Clinical Work
Regular elective cath lab PCI
sessions.
Regular outpatient clinic activity.
The
posts have no on call commitment for Acute Medicine. Further information and
contact details can be found in the attached job description. Prospective
applicants are encouraged to visit the department and are invited to contact
any of the following persons:
Dr
Andrew Hogarth Clinical Director
Dr
Jennifer Rossington Lead Clinician and PCI Lead
Dr
Kate Gatenby Lead Clinician
Interview Date: 27th February
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest hospital trusts in Europe, with access
to leading clinical expertise and medical technology, situated in one of the
fastest growing and vibrant cities in the north. 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. With a budget of £1 billion our 15k staff
ensure that every year we treat 1.5m people in our 2000 beds or OP settings,
comprising 100k day cases, 125k inpatients, 200k ED visits and 1m OP
appointments.
Come
and join our team in Leeds and become part of the Cardio-Respiratory CSU, where
we aim to be a supportive CSU with a positive and caring team who are champions
of the Leeds Way values. Our values make us different from other trusts, and
we see this as both a strength and a responsibility.
Our
five Leeds Way values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
The
main objective is to contribute to the delivery of the coronary intervention
service. Applicants with experience in complex coronary intervention will be
encouraged.
To
deliver direct care to patients by providing:
The
appointee will join the existing out-of-hours coronary intervention rota, which
will involve 1 weekday night on-call every 5 weeks and 1 weekend on-call every
10 weeks. Weekends will consist of 24 hours Friday and Sunday. The Sunday shift
will include an Acute List for urgent inpatients during daytime (8am - 6pm),
followed by non-resident on-call for Emergency PCI 6pm to 8am. The emergency
PCI service between 8am Saturday and 8am Sunday is currently provided by a
separate rota of interventional cardiologists based outside Leeds. There is
appropriate time off after weekend and overnight working.
The
appointee will join the existing weekday acute PCI rota Monday-Thursday 8am to
6pm (1 in 10).
The
appointee will join with colleagues in delivering a Monday-Friday in-hours
acute coronary service, assessing and managing acute coronary syndrome and
coronary intervention patients on CCU and the Cardiology ward, supported by the
General Cardiology consultant on-call. This will be two weeks in seventeen (1
in 8.5).
There
is a separate consultant on call rota for General Cardiology. A third
Cardiology on call rota for Electrophysiology. The post has no on call
commitment for Acute Medicine.
The
appointees will undertake out-patient clinics focussed on rapid access chest
pain referrals and specialist management of ACS/coronary intervention patients.
There will be contribution to the elective interventional service with regular
cath lab sessions.
To
link with consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within
the Cardiology department and across the Cardio-Respiratory CSU.
To contribute to research, teaching and new
developments within the Cardiology department. The post holder will be
encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research
programs on going in the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
The
main objective is to contribute to the delivery of the coronary intervention
service. Applicants with experience in complex coronary intervention will be
encouraged.
To
deliver direct care to patients by providing:
The
appointee will join the existing out-of-hours coronary intervention rota, which
will involve 1 weekday night on-call every 5 weeks and 1 weekend on-call every
10 weeks. Weekends will consist of 24 hours Friday and Sunday. The Sunday shift
will include an Acute List for urgent inpatients during daytime (8am - 6pm),
followed by non-resident on-call for Emergency PCI 6pm to 8am. The emergency
PCI service between 8am Saturday and 8am Sunday is currently provided by a
separate rota of interventional cardiologists based outside Leeds. There is
appropriate time off after weekend and overnight working.
The
appointee will join the existing weekday acute PCI rota Monday-Thursday 8am to
6pm (1 in 10).
The
appointee will join with colleagues in delivering a Monday-Friday in-hours
acute coronary service, assessing and managing acute coronary syndrome and
coronary intervention patients on CCU and the Cardiology ward, supported by the
General Cardiology consultant on-call. This will be two weeks in seventeen (1
in 8.5).
There
is a separate consultant on call rota for General Cardiology. A third
Cardiology on call rota for Electrophysiology. The post has no on call
commitment for Acute Medicine.
The
appointees will undertake out-patient clinics focussed on rapid access chest
pain referrals and specialist management of ACS/coronary intervention patients.
There will be contribution to the elective interventional service with regular
cath lab sessions.
To
link with consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within
the Cardiology department and across the Cardio-Respiratory CSU.
To contribute to research, teaching and new
developments within the Cardiology department. The post holder will be
encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research
programs on going in the department.
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Cardiology
- Should have completed a recognised 2-year subspecialty training programme in interventional cardiology
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances
- Must demonstrate higher subspecialty experience in interventional cardiology
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in cardiology to provide consultant level on-call, specifically
Desirable
- Dedicated Interventional Fellow training programme for 1 year
- Experience in complex coronary intervention e.g. rotational atherectomy, OCT/IVUS, left main stem PCI, bifurcation PCI
- Attendance at recognised management course
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research and audit
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
- Well organised and skilled in good time management
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team
- Effective interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Publication evidence of commitment to research
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Cardiology
- Should have completed a recognised 2-year subspecialty training programme in interventional cardiology
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances
- Must demonstrate higher subspecialty experience in interventional cardiology
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in cardiology to provide consultant level on-call, specifically
Desirable
- Dedicated Interventional Fellow training programme for 1 year
- Experience in complex coronary intervention e.g. rotational atherectomy, OCT/IVUS, left main stem PCI, bifurcation PCI
- Attendance at recognised management course
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research and audit
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
- Well organised and skilled in good time management
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team
- Effective interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Publication evidence of commitment to research
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops
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).
