Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of a growing and dynamic interventional Cardiology team, here at Torbay hospital.
The current vacancy is for a 12 PA 12 month fixed term post to designed primarily to support the provision of a local 24/7 Primary PCI rota, on a 1 in 6 on-call rota with prospective cover. Flexibility in cover arrangements are required. Play a part in delivering the Cardiology collaborative programme.
There may be an option to convert this role into a substantive post in the future if the service need requires it.
Main duties of the job
The post holder would be part of a team and would be expected to support the interventional 24/7 cardiology primary PCI rota, ward base and growing outpatient service.
To be proactive in ensuring that all patients receive rapid assessment, treatment and clinical decision making, whilst ensuring our standard to deliver safe quality and performance are delivered and sustained.
To provide teaching and training at undergraduate and postgraduate level and supervised and train the juniors and specialty doctors. To be proactive the in the department's clinical governance agenda and take on leadership roles to support continuous learning and improvement, thereby abiding by the clinical and corporate governance policies of the Trust.
To liaise with clinicians and managers within and outside the department to address any issues arising that may affect the services.
To participate in relevant audit and quality assurance processes.
To communicate with local GPs
To manage a team of responsibilities
About us
Why Work With Us
Torbay & South Devon Foundation Trust is an expanding and innovative trust set in the heart of South Devon. This is an area of exceptional natural beauty, with outstanding opportunities for dry-land and water-based activities and has a very mild climate. Torbay is known as the English Riviera and boasts award-winning beaches and a stunning coastline. We are committed to providing the highest Cardiology services that support healthy relationships and well being in Torbay and South Devon.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration (with licence to practice).
- CCT Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge, Experience and Specific Skills
Essential
- Level 3 competence in invasive procedures including angiography, PCI, temporary pacing, pericardiocentesis and echocardiography
- Fulfilment of BCIS training requirements for Interventional cardiology
- Recent or current experience in emergency PCI
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Broad clinical experience in cardiology and evidence of appropriately maintained clinical skills
Desirable
- Experience of adjunctive PCI technology; IVUS, flow wire, rotablation, OCT
- Level three competence in permanent pacing
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration (with licence to practice).
- CCT Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge, Experience and Specific Skills
Essential
- Level 3 competence in invasive procedures including angiography, PCI, temporary pacing, pericardiocentesis and echocardiography
- Fulfilment of BCIS training requirements for Interventional cardiology
- Recent or current experience in emergency PCI
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Broad clinical experience in cardiology and evidence of appropriately maintained clinical skills
Desirable
- Experience of adjunctive PCI technology; IVUS, flow wire, rotablation, OCT
- Level three competence in permanent pacing
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).
