Job summary
Our Cardiology team is made up of a wide range of enthusiastic and passionate
individuals including 14 consultants, 3 Specialty Doctors, 4 Specialty
Registrars, 3 core trainees and 3 Foundation trainees. We have invaluable
support from a team of specialist nurses based both in our trust and in the
community.
We invite applications for consultants in cardiology with a specialist
interest and formal training in CMR (Cardiac Magnetic Resonance). An interest
in an additional non-invasive subspecialty, or general medicine would also be
welcomed.
Our vision is to deliver patient centred, accessible and integrated
services, as seamlessly as possible with primary care. With 11 Coronary Care
and 26 Cardiology beds, new diagnostic facilities, and access to a full range
of non-invasive and invasive cardiac facilities our team has access to
exceptional, modern facilities as well as general imaging, including TTE and
TOE, CTCA, CMRI (including stress MR) and Interventional radiology services. We
have a fully established bradycardia pacing, complex device, and PCI service
(excluding PPCI provided in the Tertiary centre). We have an established
Nurse-led heart failure service with community integration.
Main duties of the job
The main duties
of the post will include:
Providing, in conjunction with consultant colleagues, an
acute cardiology service to the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust.
Inpatient cardiology work including the 11 bedded CCU and 28
bedded cardiology ward
Urgent and Emergency Care duties for cardiology at
Pinderfields out of hours is currently assessed as
0.45PA per week, with local weekday on-calls (1:12), and weekend on-calls
(1:10). This equates to an 3% availability supplement
The Department runs 2 cardiologist of the week rotas on a 1
in 13 basis;
One for the 11 bedded CCU (which includes
accepting referrals from the Acute Admissions Unit and from inpatients
elsewhere in the hospital)
One for the 28 bedded cardiology ward.
Participate in and help further develop the cardiac MRI
service. A second non-invasive subspecialty, (which can include general
internal medicine) is welcomed.
The CMR service currently scans about 1000 patients per
year including stress perfusion, inpatients, and cardio-oncology surveillance.
Demand for CMR continues to increase and we anticipate this number will
continue to grow. We scan across all three sites
(Pontefract, Pinderfields and Dewsbury). Ideally the successful candidate would
have level 2 or 3 CMR reporting experience and be able to supervise and report
at least one list per week.
Participate in outpatients (general and specialist) including
providing advice to primary care colleagues via e-consultation on our shared
care referral pathway
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is
offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered.
Duties will
be based primarily on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) site although all our
medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all our three
sites (Pinderfields General Hospital, Pontefract General Hospital and Dewsbury
District Hospital). The main duties of the post will include:
Providing, in conjunction with consultant colleagues, an
acute cardiology service to the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust.
Inpatient cardiology work including the 11 bedded CCU and 28
bedded cardiology ward
Urgent and Emergency Care duties for cardiology at
Pinderfields out of hours is currently assessed as
0.45PA per week, with local weekday on-calls (1:12), and weekend on-calls
(1:10). This equates to an 3% availability supplement
The Department runs 2 cardiologist of the week rotas on a 1
in 13 basis;
One for the 11 bedded CCU (which includes
accepting referrals from the Acute Admissions Unit and from inpatients
elsewhere in the hospital)
One for the 28 bedded cardiology ward.
Participate in and help further develop the cardiac MRI
service. A second non-invasive subspecialty, (which can include general
internal medicine) is welcomed.
The CMR service currently scans about 1000 patients per
year including stress perfusion, inpatients, and cardio-oncology surveillance.
Demand for CMR continues to increase and we anticipate this number will
continue to grow. We scan across all three sites
(Pontefract, Pinderfields and Dewsbury). Ideally the successful candidate would
have level 2 or 3 CMR reporting experience and be able to supervise and report
at least one list per week.
Participate in outpatients (general and specialist) including
providing advice to primary care colleagues via e-consultation on our shared
care referral pathway.
Supervision and teaching of the junior staff (SPA time allocated according to the roles
commissioned)
Supporting the
development of the cardiology services in line with developing local and
national requirements (with time allocated according to role and requirement)
Contributing to the departments audit and research portfolio
(time according to role commissioned)
Administrative duties, for which appropriate Consultant
office space, a pool of Cardiology secretaries and admin support staff are
located and IT facilities are provided
Supporting
Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework for
revalidation, with at least 1.5 SPA included in the core 10PA timetable.
Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in
line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of
the service. Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or
departmental leadership roles. Many in the department pursue research interests
and/or have a strong commitment to service development and teaching; applicants
with a shared enthusiasm for these areas are encouraged. SPA will include time
for mentoring of newly qualified/appointed consultants. Core SPA is allocated
for clinical governance, teaching, research, and service development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is
offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered.
Duties will
be based primarily on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) site although all our
medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all our three
sites (Pinderfields General Hospital, Pontefract General Hospital and Dewsbury
District Hospital). The main duties of the post will include:
Providing, in conjunction with consultant colleagues, an
acute cardiology service to the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust.
Inpatient cardiology work including the 11 bedded CCU and 28
bedded cardiology ward
Urgent and Emergency Care duties for cardiology at
Pinderfields out of hours is currently assessed as
0.45PA per week, with local weekday on-calls (1:12), and weekend on-calls
(1:10). This equates to an 3% availability supplement
The Department runs 2 cardiologist of the week rotas on a 1
in 13 basis;
One for the 11 bedded CCU (which includes
accepting referrals from the Acute Admissions Unit and from inpatients
elsewhere in the hospital)
One for the 28 bedded cardiology ward.
Participate in and help further develop the cardiac MRI
service. A second non-invasive subspecialty, (which can include general
internal medicine) is welcomed.
The CMR service currently scans about 1000 patients per
year including stress perfusion, inpatients, and cardio-oncology surveillance.
Demand for CMR continues to increase and we anticipate this number will
continue to grow. We scan across all three sites
(Pontefract, Pinderfields and Dewsbury). Ideally the successful candidate would
have level 2 or 3 CMR reporting experience and be able to supervise and report
at least one list per week.
Participate in outpatients (general and specialist) including
providing advice to primary care colleagues via e-consultation on our shared
care referral pathway.
Supervision and teaching of the junior staff (SPA time allocated according to the roles
commissioned)
Supporting the
development of the cardiology services in line with developing local and
national requirements (with time allocated according to role and requirement)
Contributing to the departments audit and research portfolio
(time according to role commissioned)
Administrative duties, for which appropriate Consultant
office space, a pool of Cardiology secretaries and admin support staff are
located and IT facilities are provided
Supporting
Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework for
revalidation, with at least 1.5 SPA included in the core 10PA timetable.
Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in
line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of
the service. Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or
departmental leadership roles. Many in the department pursue research interests
and/or have a strong commitment to service development and teaching; applicants
with a shared enthusiasm for these areas are encouraged. SPA will include time
for mentoring of newly qualified/appointed consultants. Core SPA is allocated
for clinical governance, teaching, research, and service development.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient experience at Senior level to be placed on the Specialist Register
- Wide experience in general Cardiology and acute assessment environment
- Computer literate
- Wide experience of NHS procedures and practice
- Evidence of broad experience in cardiac MRI
Desirable
- Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
- Research experience in cardiology or related subjects
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT (or CESR / equivalent) with sub-specialty training in coronary intervention
- SCMR accreditation
Desirable
- Higher medical degree (MD or PhD)
- BSE (or equivalent)
- Teaching qualification/ prize
- Medical School Prizes
- Audit or Case Presentations
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Cardiology or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent) with sub-specialty training in coronary intervention.
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management
Desirable
- Possess good organisational and personal management skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient experience at Senior level to be placed on the Specialist Register
- Wide experience in general Cardiology and acute assessment environment
- Computer literate
- Wide experience of NHS procedures and practice
- Evidence of broad experience in cardiac MRI
Desirable
- Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
- Research experience in cardiology or related subjects
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT (or CESR / equivalent) with sub-specialty training in coronary intervention
- SCMR accreditation
Desirable
- Higher medical degree (MD or PhD)
- BSE (or equivalent)
- Teaching qualification/ prize
- Medical School Prizes
- Audit or Case Presentations
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Cardiology or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent) with sub-specialty training in coronary intervention.
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management
Desirable
- Possess good organisational and personal management skills
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).
