Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Cardiology team at Liverpool Heart and Chest as a locum consultant cardiologist with a special interest in imaging. The appointee will be expected to be
proficient in the performance of two or more advanced imaging modalities (from
echocardiography, cardiovascular MRI (CMR) and cardiac computed tomography
(CCT)), and to participate in the development and introduction of advanced imaging
services.The post holder will join an established team andwill be supported by a team of junior doctors (of training and non-training grades), advanced practitioners, nurses, therapists, and in reach of specialists across the hospital.
Main duties of the job
There
has been a major increase in the imaging service in recent years. LHCH is one of the highest volume centres for
cardiac MRI and CT. As a specialist cardiothoracic centre we are fortunate to
have dedicated cardiac MRI and CT scanners within the joint department of
medical imaging. The cardiologists and radiologists work as one integrated,
efficient team, each benefitting from the others expertise and knowledge. The
department has a dedicated Siemens AERA 1.5T cardiac MRI and Siemens Definition
Flash CT scanner.
The echocardiography department has six
echocardiography machines, dedicated reporting and scanning rooms, a stress
echocardiogram lab that includes treadmill and bike stress equipment.
Transoesophageal echocardiography occurs in a purpose-built endoscopy suite.
The department has Advanced British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) Accreditation
for training, stress, TOE and adult echocardiography. There is the new regional adult congenital
heart disease service (ACHD) which is being integrated into the imaging department.
There is
a significant commitment to multidisciplinary team working, as the imaging
service plays an essential role in the TAVI, ICC, ACHD, mitral and aortic
surgery programmes. There is a mini mitral and robotic mitral surgery
programme, as well as complex quaternary aortic surgery that provide national
and international services.
About us
As the largest
single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool
Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to
be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist
services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in
the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a
catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North
Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside
these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for
strong performance is important in delivering the best
care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is
underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate
and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- Diagnosing and treating a wide spectrum of cardiological problems.
- Provide continued care both in the inpatient and outpatient setting for this patient group.
- To share with colleagues the provision of Cardiology advice to medical and surgical inpatients
- Supporting a complex patient MDT.
- To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.
- To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.
- To provide outpatient services in general Cardiology and subspecialty services as agreed after appointment
- To work with colleagues, both medical, AHP and nursing to improve and advance the service.
- To share with colleagues the responsibility for teaching and training of trainees, junior medical staff, nursing staff, primary care colleagues and medical students.
- To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD).
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Diagnosing and treating a wide spectrum of cardiological problems.
- Provide continued care both in the inpatient and outpatient setting for this patient group.
- To share with colleagues the provision of Cardiology advice to medical and surgical inpatients
- Supporting a complex patient MDT.
- To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.
- To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.
- To provide outpatient services in general Cardiology and subspecialty services as agreed after appointment
- To work with colleagues, both medical, AHP and nursing to improve and advance the service.
- To share with colleagues the responsibility for teaching and training of trainees, junior medical staff, nursing staff, primary care colleagues and medical students.
- To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (UK)
- Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months)
Desirable
- Post CCT imaging fellowship
Experience
Essential
- BSE TTE Accreditation
- Level 2 SCMR/ESCVI Cardiac MRI
- Level 2 SCCT/BSCCT Cardiac CT
Desirable
- BSE TOE Accreditation
- Level 3 SCMR/ESCVI Cardiac MRI
- Level 3 SCCT/BSCCT Cardiac CT
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (UK)
- Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months)
Desirable
- Post CCT imaging fellowship
Experience
Essential
- BSE TTE Accreditation
- Level 2 SCMR/ESCVI Cardiac MRI
- Level 2 SCCT/BSCCT Cardiac CT
Desirable
- BSE TOE Accreditation
- Level 3 SCMR/ESCVI Cardiac MRI
- Level 3 SCCT/BSCCT Cardiac CT
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
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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).
