Job summary
Are you a dynamic, forward-thinking cardiologist with a passion for delivering high-quality interventional care? We have an exciting opportunity to join the Consultant team within one of the UK's leading heart centres - the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre (CTC) - as well as at Southend University Hospital, both part of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
This substantive Consultant Cardiologist post offers a specialist focus in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). This is a robust primary PCI programme that performs over 500 cases per year.
The Essex CTC delivers over 1,850 coronary interventions and 2,500 diagnostic procedures annually.
You will be supported by a collaborative team of 12 invasive cardiologists, specialist nurses, and physiologists.
Southend University Hospital offers further opportunities to contribute to outpatient clinics, day case cardiology, and cath lab diagnostic services
You will join a high-performing interventional team delivering a wide range of elective and emergency PCI, including high-risk and complex cases as well as supporting the cardiology service on our Southend site.
Main duties of the job
The Essex CTC delivers over 1,850 coronary interventions and 2,500 diagnostic procedures annually.A robust primary PCI programme performs over 500 cases per year.You will be supported by a collaborative team of 12 invasive cardiologists, specialist nurses, and physiologists.
Southend University Hospital offers further opportunities to contribute to outpatient clinics, day case cardiology, and cath lab diagnostic services
We seek a GMC-registered Consultant (or equivalent) with:
CCT in Cardiology (or within 6 months of award at the time of interview)Advanced interventional training, including complex PCIA commitment to clinical excellence, service improvement, teaching and research
A collaborative, team-oriented approach and leadership experience
A flexible job plan including 8.5 DCC and 1.5 SPA (plus on-call allowance)Access to a modern, tertiary-level environment with established MDTs and cath lab infrastructureOpportunities for research, innovation, and service developmentExcellent development and mentoring support in a Trust that values learning and wellbeing
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Consultant Cardiologist Interventional (PCI) role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Consultant Cardiologist Interventional (PCI) role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMBBS or Equivalent oentry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
- evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Experiance and Knowledge
Essential
- odemonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team
- oComprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
Research and Audit
Essential
- oKnowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research
Desirable
- oAbility to supervise postgraduate research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMBBS or Equivalent oentry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
- evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Experiance and Knowledge
Essential
- odemonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team
- oComprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
Research and Audit
Essential
- oKnowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research
Desirable
- oAbility to supervise postgraduate research
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).
