Job summary
We are delighted to offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic colleagues to join the existing multidisciplined team based at Basildon Hospital.
The primary focus of this post is to provide consultant level leadership and we aim to do this by ensuring we recruit a colleague who will enjoy working collaboratively in this ambitious but friendly team.
The working week will include acute work, clinics , lab work and imaging sessions.
Education is well-supported and research is strongly encouraged.
Provisional AAC panel date of 29 October 2025.
Main duties of the job
This is a Consultant Cardiologist post with a subspecialist interest .
The post-holder will principally contribute to the Consultant of the Week (1:8) on call at Basildon.
For bradycardia pacing there will be the expectation they join the device on call rota on a 1:8 ratio
The work programme attached to this job plan is detailed below. The supporting activity sessions (minimum 1.5 PA for consultants in accordance with MSE policy, plus 1.0 for specific activity such as approved research, teaching or management activity) will include time for continuing professional development and audit. This is a clinical post only.
Agreement should be reached between the appointee and the Clinical Chair with regard to the scheduling of the Supporting Professional Activities.
Consultants are also expected to work with service managers and clinical colleagues to manage their caseload in a flexible way, to ensure both clinical, national and local priorities, such as maximum waiting times for referral to treatment, are achieved.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing 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
We are delighted to offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic colleagues to join the existing multidisciplined team based at Basildon Hospital.
The post has 10 PAs which includes clinical PAs and SPA
Informal enquiries and visits are encouraged. Interested candidates can contact Dr Alamgir Kabir , clinical director for Cardiology.
Detailed Job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are delighted to offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic colleagues to join the existing multidisciplined team based at Basildon Hospital.
The post has 10 PAs which includes clinical PAs and SPA
Informal enquiries and visits are encouraged. Interested candidates can contact Dr Alamgir Kabir , clinical director for Cardiology.
Detailed Job description attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMBBS or Equivalent
- oMRCP
- 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).
Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty.
- oComprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
- odemonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team
- oAble to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
Desirable
- Previous work in the NHS.
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, other specialties and support staff
- Evidence of management experience or training.
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to manage and lead department
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff
- ability to teach clinical skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMBBS or Equivalent
- oMRCP
- 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).
Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty.
- oComprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
- odemonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team
- oAble to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
Desirable
- Previous work in the NHS.
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, other specialties and support staff
- Evidence of management experience or training.
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to manage and lead department
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff
- ability to teach clinical 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).
