Job summary
Cardiology in East Kent Hospitals is one of the largest services in the South East, and is the regional heart attack centre for Kent, the 7th busiest in the UK.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled colleague to join us on a fixed-term basis, starting as soon as possible. The post will focus on supporting our outpatient service, helping us to see more patients promptly and continue improving access to high-quality cardiac care.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of a well-established team of 18 consultant cardiologists, covering the full breadth of modern cardiology across our hospitals. Depending on your skills and interests, there is scope to shape the role -- we would particularly welcome applicants with expertise in pacing, complex device therapy, electrophysiology, heart failure or cardiac imaging.Given the integrated nature of our service, previous NHS consultant or senior registrar experience is essential, ensuring familiarity with UK clinical pathways, governance processes, and multidisciplinary team working.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000.We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.
We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
[Please note that the vacancy may be closed early, if the number of applications exceed our limit.]
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
[Please note that the vacancy may be closed early, if the number of applications exceed our limit.]
Person Specification
Skills and Experience
Essential
- NHS experience as senior registrar or consultant
- Experienced in all aspects of clinical cardiology and emergency cardiac care
- Proficiency in management of heart failure
Desirable
- Cardiac MRI or other advanced imaging skills
- Accreditation in complex device implantation or electrophysiology
- Higher degree in heart failure
- Proficiency in management of heart failure
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), IELTS, or graduate of a UK Medical School qualification (MRCP or equivalent)
Desirable
- CCT Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Consistently safe and aware of cultural /team/personal influences on safety
- Reassuringly professional
- Listens and communicates clearly
- Understands the role of audit and adverse incident reporting
Desirable
- Previous experience of audit/service improvement projects/complaint management
Other requirements
Essential
- This role requires an on-call commitment and travel across sites. Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to travel effectively between sites and reside within an hour of all sites when on call
Person Specification
Skills and Experience
Essential
- NHS experience as senior registrar or consultant
- Experienced in all aspects of clinical cardiology and emergency cardiac care
- Proficiency in management of heart failure
Desirable
- Cardiac MRI or other advanced imaging skills
- Accreditation in complex device implantation or electrophysiology
- Higher degree in heart failure
- Proficiency in management of heart failure
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), IELTS, or graduate of a UK Medical School qualification (MRCP or equivalent)
Desirable
- CCT Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Consistently safe and aware of cultural /team/personal influences on safety
- Reassuringly professional
- Listens and communicates clearly
- Understands the role of audit and adverse incident reporting
Desirable
- Previous experience of audit/service improvement projects/complaint management
Other requirements
Essential
- This role requires an on-call commitment and travel across sites. Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to travel effectively between sites and reside within an hour of all sites when on call
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).
