Job summary
The cardiology department is staffed with energetic, forward-looking cardiologists, and we're looking for someone similar to join our team. 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.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a dynamic individual with a commitment to supporting the regional heart failure service. We would welcome applicants with additional expertise in either imaging or device implantation. This ia a fixed term appointment and attracts 10 PA's. Activity will be divided between Castle Hill Hospital and NLAG. In addition, there will be 8 weeks per year working as consultant cardiologist of the week (for general cardiology).
About us
Hull University Teaching Hospitals is part of one of the largest acute and community Group 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 - Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) - our Group 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 Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH and Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLaG.
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 Group and our community.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated. To view a full job description and person specification please see attachments on this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification.
Person Specification
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Experience of day to day organisation of cardiology services in a busy teaching hospital
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of Health service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
- Management course and/or qualification
Teaching, Audit and Research
Essential
- Thorough understanding of the principles of medical audit and quality improvement. Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead change within a service
- Experience of conducting clinical research
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
Desirable
- Relevant research experience with publication of relevant original research, review articles or case reports
- Teaching skills course/qualification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly in a changing health service
- Excellent manner with patients, being sensitive to their needs and fears
- Evidence of ability to communicate, organise and lead
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MRCP(UK) or equivalent qualification
- Valid ALS certificate
- Clinical training and experience in all aspects of cardiology equivalent to that required for UK CCT.
- Trained in heart failure as a sub-specialty
Desirable
- Other higher degree (e.g. MD or PhD)
- Evidence of experience of training in advanced heart failure/cardiac transplantation
- Evidence of competence in device implantation
- Evidence of competence in one of cardiac MRI/Cardiac CT/Advanced ECHO
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC
- GMC Specialist Registration (or expected inclusion within 6 months)
Person Specification
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Experience of day to day organisation of cardiology services in a busy teaching hospital
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of Health service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
- Management course and/or qualification
Teaching, Audit and Research
Essential
- Thorough understanding of the principles of medical audit and quality improvement. Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead change within a service
- Experience of conducting clinical research
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
Desirable
- Relevant research experience with publication of relevant original research, review articles or case reports
- Teaching skills course/qualification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly in a changing health service
- Excellent manner with patients, being sensitive to their needs and fears
- Evidence of ability to communicate, organise and lead
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MRCP(UK) or equivalent qualification
- Valid ALS certificate
- Clinical training and experience in all aspects of cardiology equivalent to that required for UK CCT.
- Trained in heart failure as a sub-specialty
Desirable
- Other higher degree (e.g. MD or PhD)
- Evidence of experience of training in advanced heart failure/cardiac transplantation
- Evidence of competence in device implantation
- Evidence of competence in one of cardiac MRI/Cardiac CT/Advanced ECHO
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC
- GMC Specialist Registration (or expected inclusion within 6 months)
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).
