Consultant in Cardiology with special interest in Heart Failure

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will complement the consultant capacity to enable an effective and seamless service for cardiology in both in-patient and elective settings. This will include ward rounds, consultant to consultant referrals, GP Advice and Guidance, MDT and outpatient clinics.

The appointee will participate in the provision of seven day cover for the Cardiology bed base 1:8 rota and in future cardiology on call as per service expansion on rota.

The main duties and responsibilities of the post include: -

The appointee will offer dedicated specialist Heart failure clinics and there will be flexibility to set up General Cardiology or other specialist clinics.

To participate in the provision of a high quality out-patient service, including patient administration.

To work with other Consultants to provide specialty Cardiology advice and support to patients within the Trust.

To have a specialty interest in heart failure and develop the service as required.

Other Tasks include: -

The post-holder will attend and actively participate in the weekly multidisciplinary meetings and weekly governance meetings.

Active participation in the management and development of the specialty and the introduction of new services.

Contribute to the educational programme, including departmental meetings and teaching.

Participate in Departmental Multidisciplinary Team Meetings.

Contribute in the General Medicine educational programme, including weekly department meetings and teaching.

Undertake high quality medical audit projects and participate in the collection of data required to meet national quality standards.

Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice.

Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy.

Participate and comply with the requirements for Continuing Professional Development and revalidation as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians. The trust is committed to providing the time and financial support for these activities

Weekly work commitments will be within the European directives on working hours and will also be influenced by the Royal College of Physicians recommendations, the new consultant contract and specified in the Job Plan. The senior Cardiologists in the department will act as the mentor for the new consultants, along with the other consultants in their absence. All clinical issues are openly discussed at formal and informal meetings.

The job plans will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultants duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it will provide personal objectives, including details of links to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives.

The pattern of work may change in the future to meet local changing needs and annual review meetings will take place in line with the new Consultant Contract, job planning and appraisal arrangements.

The appointee will participate in clinical audit. It is expected that the appointee will show a commitment to continuing medical education (CME).

The pattern of work may change in the future to meet local changing needs and annual review meetings will take place in line with the new Consultant Contract, job planning and appraisal arrangements.

The appointee will participate in clinical audit. It is expected that the appointee will show a commitment to continuing medical education (CME).

The Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (L&D) has always been renowned for its friendly atmosphere and good working relationships. The Hospital has an excellent track record of financial and senior executive stability.

The Trust has University Hospital status which provides an academic environment to the hospital. In addition to postgraduate training, we welcome medical students from the UCL Medical School throughout the year and by arrangement with the medical school provide a programme of clinical placements to support their education. We have an excellent reputation for junior staff training. Within the Centre of Multi-Professional Educational & Training (COMET) is the Medical Education Department, the library including an IT suite, and the Training & Development Department. The main aim of the Medical Education Department is to promote postgraduate and continuing medical education and training for all doctors and dentists. The Hospital actively promotes career development and progression for all staff.

The Hospital has excellent access to the surrounding areas with easy access to central London and the rural Chilterns. The rural areas include many attractive villages and towns within easy reach of the Hospital including St Albans and Harpenden. Excellent schools are found nearby. There is also very good access to the Midlands and North by road using the M1 or A1, or by rail to one of the Lutons three stations. A direct link using the new Busway takes passengers from Luton Train station just 7 minutes to reach a stop that is within a short walking distance of the hospital. London Luton Airport is within fifteen minutes of the hospital.

Applicants must be fully registered on the UK General Medical Councils Specialist Register and have MRCP. Specialist Registrars may apply if within 6 months of CCT.

Candidates unable for personal reasons to work full-time are also invited to apply.

The appointment will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.

Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a pre-interview assessment process and thereafter successful applicants will be invited to interview for the post.

Closing Date: 14th August 2024

Assessment Date: 11th September 2024

Interview Date: 20th September 2024

Please refer to the Job Description for full details of the post.

Qualification

Essential

• Medical Degree
• Relevant postgraduate qualification - MRCP

Desirable

• MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research

Registration

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Excellent all round experience of DGH work
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Cardiology and General Medicine
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.
• Training in Heart Failure

Desirable

• Training in Advanced Heart Failure management
• Training in Cardiac Transplantation and Mechanical Support
• Experience in Community Cardiology

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
• Experience of guideline appraisal
• Participation in relevant local audits
• Ability to interpret and apply clinical research

Desirable

• Participation in relevant national audits

Teaching

Essential

• Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students

Desirable

• Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course

Personnel Skills

Essential

• Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
• Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
• Leadership Skills

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.

Personnel Circumstances

Essential

• Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies.
• Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory DBS clearance

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

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).