Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiology
- Grade
- Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (+ 2 PA's)
- Job ref
- 344-6342MEDWHH
- Employer
- East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- William Harvey Hospital
- Town
- Ashford
- Salary
- £59,175 - £95,400 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/11/2024 08:00
Employer heading
Specialty Doctor in Cardiology
Specialty Doctor
Job overview
The Cardiology Department prides itself on being innovative, dynamic and aims to deliver the highest standards of cardiac care to patients. The department has four Cardiac Catheter Laboratories and three Cardiac Departments across the Trust; there are currently 18 full time Consultant Cardiologists within the Trust. The post holder will be part of the senior Cardiology team, ensuring that the highest standards of care, in accordance with the National Service Framework for cardiology and relevant NICE guidance are provided to patients. The Trust offers a 24/7 primary PCO service on behalf of Kent and Medway residents with approximately 750 pPCIs per year. We offer relocation expenses for permanent staff, 27-33 days’ annual leave (dependant on experience at the grade) and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our ‘We care’ improvement journey, and medical education and research.
Main duties of the job
A job plan will be agreed with the successful applicant working Monday to Friday initially, until the applicant is judged to work independently out of hours on a 24/7 basis. Most middle grades are on 12 Pas within a few months.
The job plan will include ward rounds, referrals and management of the emergency and elective patient pathway at William Harvey Hospital. Training in echocardiography (including gaining BSE accreditation) is a priority for any middle grades who are not judged to be already independent at echo. Training in cardiac investigations (invasive and non-invasive) is available to all and sub-speciality training in EP/devices or imaging may be available to appropriately qualified candidates within the overall training program for the middle grade team. Outpatient clinics are mostly phone clinics currently; but training and clinics may be located at other EKHUFT sites.
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.
We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there’s never been a better time to join us.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is a fixed term post for 12 months initially (with a view to turn into a substantive permanent post for the suitable candidate) within the expanding Cardiology Department which prides itself on being innovative and dynamic.
The post holder will be part of the Cardiology team, ensuring that the highest standards of care, in accordance with the National Service Framework for Cardiology and relevant NICE guidance are provided for our patients. All patients admitted to the CCU and Bartholomew Unit are under the care of a Consultant Cardiologists. Daily ward rounds are established. The 3 cardiac laboratories provide PCI (including a busy pPCI service), angiography, pacing, including complex devices (Bi-Ventricular pacemakers and ICDs) electrophysiology and ablation.
Person specification
Qualifications and training
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration
- Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C of equivalent), IELTS, or graduate of a UK Medical School.
- Equivalent of MRCP part 1
Desirable criteria
- Full MRCP
Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
- Shall have completed at least four years postgraduate training, at least two of which will be in a relevant training programme or shall have equivalent experience and competencies with a minimum of 12 months in Cardiology
Desirable criteria
- Subspeciality skills (eg echo/angio/PCI/pacing)
- Experience in acute unselected medical take and elderly care.
cultural /team/personal influences on safety Reassuringly professional.
Essential criteria
- Consistently safe and aware of cultural /team/personal influences on safety Reassuringly professional.
- Listens and communicates clearly.
- Understands the role of audit and adverse incident reporting
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of audit/service improvement projects/complaint management
Personal/professional attributes (1)
Essential criteria
- Honest Respects people and their dignity.
- Works as a team
- Takes responsibility
- Is a leader
- Delivers the best outcomes
- Appreciates good work
- Escalates concerns appropriately Upholds and models the Trust values
Personal/professional attributes (2)
Essential criteria
- Shows potential to develop a high-level career in cardiology; commitment to CPD and lifelong learning Works to improve themselves/services.
Desirable criteria
- Formal teaching experience
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- Most roles require an on-call commitment and travel across sites. Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to travel effectively between sites.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- James Rosengarten
- Job title
- Consultant Cardiologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
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