Job summary
Applications are invited for this post based at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The appointee will make up a team of 6 Consultant Cardiologists. This post has arisen from plans to reconfigure and strengthen our existing services. We are particularly seeking to strengthen our already well-developed services in cardiovascular imaging and heart failure services. Expertise in either of these areas would be particularly welcome. However, other subspecialty interests would also be considered and we would like to emphasise the indicative Job Plan can be modified to suit the successful applicant. There is no GIM component but if the applicant wished, they could be included on the on-call rota
The Hospital is superbly located in North Wales, with easy access to the North Wales coastline, Snowdonia National Park, Liverpool and Manchester.
Main duties of the job
Together with the other consultant cardiology staff the post holder will provide the following:
A comprehensive inpatient and outpatient cardiology service supported by other members of the department.
Non-invasive cardiology
Local and regional heart failure service
Local and regional cardiology service management development in collaboration with the BCUHB Cardiology Strategic Board
Professional supervision and teaching of junior medical staff.
Contributions to local undergraduate and postgraduate activity.
Participation in clinical audit, continuing professional development and clinical governance activities on a local, Health Board and All Wales basis.
Development of research and professional interests.
Adhere to the BCUHB policies and guidelines
About us
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for a population of around 676,000 people, across the six counties of North Wales (Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham). Some areas of Mid-Wales, Cheshire and Shropshire are also covered by the Health Board.
The Health Board employs around 16,500 staff and has a budget of around £1.4 billion. It is responsible for the operation of three district general hospitals (Wrexham Maelor Hospital, in Wrexham, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd near Rhyl, and Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor) as well as 22 other acute and community hospitals and a network of over 90 health centres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units. The Heath Board also coordinates the work of 121 GP practices and NHS services provided by North Wales' Dentists, Opticians and Pharmacies.
Situated in the Northern most aspect of Wales, the Health Board lies at the edge of the beautiful Snowdonia National Park and spans a huge and diverse geographical area. North Wales also boasts some of the UKs most varied and spectacular coastline, offering unparalleled opportunities to engage with outdoor activities in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification
- GMC full registration
- CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT in Cardiology
- Completed and signed off sub-specialty training curriculum Heart failure and imaging
- To have obtained British Society of Echocardiography Accreditation or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of substantial training in acute and general cardiology
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for all general cardiology patients
- Written record on training and experience in all aspects of heart failure
- Written record on training and experience in all aspects of pacing and advanced device implantation and follow- up
Desirable
- Heart failure or Imaging Fellowship
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the Cardiology Service
- Ability to innovate and introduce modern working practices
- Ability to work effectively with and influence medical colleagues
- Ability and willingness to work within the Health Board and NHS performance framework and targets
- Familiarity with NHS and Welsh health service
Desirable
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Evidence of participation in teaching and training
- Undergraduate teaching experience
Desirable
- A postgraduate qualification in Medical education
Research/Audit Experience
Essential
- Evidence of research in cardiology
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Completed audit of clinical work
Desirable
- Peer-reviewed publications
- Ongoing research interest
- Successful research grant applications
Other Attributes
Essential
- Good team working skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Desirable
- Evidence of team leadership skills
- Welsh speaker
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification
- GMC full registration
- CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT in Cardiology
- Completed and signed off sub-specialty training curriculum Heart failure and imaging
- To have obtained British Society of Echocardiography Accreditation or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of substantial training in acute and general cardiology
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for all general cardiology patients
- Written record on training and experience in all aspects of heart failure
- Written record on training and experience in all aspects of pacing and advanced device implantation and follow- up
Desirable
- Heart failure or Imaging Fellowship
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the Cardiology Service
- Ability to innovate and introduce modern working practices
- Ability to work effectively with and influence medical colleagues
- Ability and willingness to work within the Health Board and NHS performance framework and targets
- Familiarity with NHS and Welsh health service
Desirable
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Evidence of participation in teaching and training
- Undergraduate teaching experience
Desirable
- A postgraduate qualification in Medical education
Research/Audit Experience
Essential
- Evidence of research in cardiology
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Completed audit of clinical work
Desirable
- Peer-reviewed publications
- Ongoing research interest
- Successful research grant applications
Other Attributes
Essential
- Good team working skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Desirable
- Evidence of team leadership skills
- Welsh speaker
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).
