Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Doctor (SAS) in Cardiology

The closing date is 21 May 2025

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified clinician who shares our Trust's values, to join an enthusiastic cardiology team to develop the provision of cardiology services at Kingston Hospital.

Main duties of the job

To cover the following duties:

1. To review inpatients at Kingston Hospital with a bed base of 36 (together with a Consultant colleague) and to provide in-reach for cardiology referrals.

2. To undertake cardiology outpatient clinics at Kingston Hospital.

3. To work with the Clinical Lead and service-line managers to ensure the provision of high quality, effective care which meets operational standards.

4.. To actively participate in education and training, medical/clinical audit, clinical risk management, clinical governance, and management activities of the service-line.

5. To actively participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

6. The post holderwill be responsible for managing their own workload daily and prioritising those tasks requiring immediate attention.

7. There will be appropriate mentoring of the new Specialist Grade provided within the Trust.

Previous applicants need not apply.

About us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Details

Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£96,990 to £107,155 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-2784-MS-B

Job locations

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

For further information relating to this post, please review the attached Job Description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

For further information relating to this post, please review the attached Job Description and person specification.

Person Specification

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • At least one years post graduate experience in general medicine
  • At least 12 years practice (either continuous or in aggregate) as a doctor postgraduate and a minimum of 6 years in the relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted
  • General training in cardiology to specialist level or equivalent.
  • Ability to offer and be accountable for full and independent expert diagnostic opinion
  • Can evaluate and manage a patient, formulating a differential diagnosis and initiating an appropriate management plan.

Management Skills

Essential

  • Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level

Desirable

  • Attended management training course
  • Knowledge of finance / budgets

Experience in Training, Audit and Research

Essential

  • Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
  • Experience of clinical audit.

Desirable

  • Completed "Train the Trainers' Course
  • Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm, and approachability.
  • Commitment to continuing professional development, revalidation, and clinical governance

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with License to Practice
  • Full MRCP or equivalent.
  • Meets the criteria set out in generic capabilities framework for specialist grade.

Desirable

  • Appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent)
Person Specification

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • At least one years post graduate experience in general medicine
  • At least 12 years practice (either continuous or in aggregate) as a doctor postgraduate and a minimum of 6 years in the relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted
  • General training in cardiology to specialist level or equivalent.
  • Ability to offer and be accountable for full and independent expert diagnostic opinion
  • Can evaluate and manage a patient, formulating a differential diagnosis and initiating an appropriate management plan.

Management Skills

Essential

  • Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level

Desirable

  • Attended management training course
  • Knowledge of finance / budgets

Experience in Training, Audit and Research

Essential

  • Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
  • Experience of clinical audit.

Desirable

  • Completed "Train the Trainers' Course
  • Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm, and approachability.
  • Commitment to continuing professional development, revalidation, and clinical governance

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with License to Practice
  • Full MRCP or equivalent.
  • Meets the criteria set out in generic capabilities framework for specialist grade.

Desirable

  • Appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead- Cardiology

Dr Simon Pearse

simon.pearse@nhs.net

02085467711

Details

Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£96,990 to £107,155 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-2784-MS-B

Job locations

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB


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