Job summary
The cardiology department is staffed with energetic, forward-looking cardiologists, and we are looking for a similar individual to join our interventiona/TAVI team. The Trust recognises many of the challenges facing the cardiology department and the need for expansion. This additional posts will support the development of the TAVI service to deliver timely and the highest quality patient care.You will work for HUTH in a purpose-built £28 million Heart Centre which includes 4 cardiac catheter labs equipped with GE Inova 2100 imaging systems, dedicated short stay and in-patient wards. The centre includes the cardiology outpatient and diagnostic departments, 3 cardiothoracic operating theatres and intensive care, high observation and cardiothoracic surgery beds. We receive invaluable support of our highly experienced set of cardiac physiologists across both trusts.Intervention. We are the 24/7 regional Heart Attack Centre for a catchment population of 1.2 million, performing 600 primary PCIs annually. In addition, we provide tertiary interventional cardiology services for Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and parts of North Yorkshire. We perform a total of 1600 PCIs a year, including complex angioplasties. There is a dedicated CTO program with 2 consultants in the department running the service.
Main duties of the job
To facilitate expansion of aortic stenosis/TAVI and cardiology services, we have an exciting opportunity for a consultant interventional cardiologist with special interest in TAVI. The post is substantive. Applicants who are TAVI trained through a dedicated or structured fellowship program would be particularly welcome, as the service requires immediate support. You will work alongside Dr Raj Chelliah, who leads the TAVI service, and other members of the TAVI team to delivery high quality and timely TAVI.
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) is a regional centre providing cardiology services in East Yorkshire as well as tertiary services for patients in East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire. The posts will attract 10 PA's - including 2 OPD and 2-3 cath lab sessions at Castle Hill Hospital.
The successful applicants can expect to contribute to the day-time on call rota as Consultant of the week. In-patient work is primarily based at Castle Hill Hospital. With expansion of in-patient cardiology services at Hull Royal Infirmary, a cardiology ward was established in 2023 and this forms part of the consultant of the week commitment.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
- MRCP or equivalent
- Name on the specialist register in Cardiology or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview.
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Clinical experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in cardiology equivalent to that required for UK CCT
Desirable
Sub-speciality experience
Essential
- Trained in TAVI and all aspects of PCI to work independently as TAVI/PCI operator
- Established first operator experience in TAVI with dedicated/structured fellowship experience
Desirable
- Independent operator for all aspects of complex PCI
Management
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work with management and previous experience of management groups
Desirable
- Awareness of current issues in NHS
- Management training
Clinical governance & Audit
Essential
- Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance
- Experience of performing clinical audit
- Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice
- Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation
Desirable
- Active involvement in a clinical governance programme
- Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Desirable
- To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff
Academic/research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Evidence of research and publications in peer-reviewed cardiology journals
Continuous professional development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Personal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of ability to communicate, organise and lead
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
- MRCP or equivalent
- Name on the specialist register in Cardiology or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview.
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Clinical experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in cardiology equivalent to that required for UK CCT
Desirable
Sub-speciality experience
Essential
- Trained in TAVI and all aspects of PCI to work independently as TAVI/PCI operator
- Established first operator experience in TAVI with dedicated/structured fellowship experience
Desirable
- Independent operator for all aspects of complex PCI
Management
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work with management and previous experience of management groups
Desirable
- Awareness of current issues in NHS
- Management training
Clinical governance & Audit
Essential
- Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance
- Experience of performing clinical audit
- Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice
- Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation
Desirable
- Active involvement in a clinical governance programme
- Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Desirable
- To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff
Academic/research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Evidence of research and publications in peer-reviewed cardiology journals
Continuous professional development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Personal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of ability to communicate, organise and lead
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).
