Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a first rate Interventional Cardiologist to join a vibrant team in a major tertiary centre.
The successful candidate will join our team of 10 consultant interventional cardiologists. They will be a highly trained clinical cardiologist and coronary interventionalist who will join an interventional cardiology on-call rota which provides primary PCI for acute myocardial infarction. They will be able to demonstrate a clinical sub-specialty expertise within interventional cardiology e.g. Transcatheter intervention for structural heart disease, CTO PCI and aptitude for service advancement and development within this sub-specialty area.
Main duties of the job
- Consultant leadership and delivery of the clinical management of adult inpatients and out patients with a wide spectrum of general cardiological conditions.
- Consultant leadership and delivery of catheter lab operating lists.
- Contribution to an interventional cardiology on-call rota including primary PCI for acute myocardial infarction.
- Clinical supervision of and proper delegation to a team of junior doctors and advanced nurse practitioners.
The appointee will be expected to undertake administrative duties associated with the running of his/her clinical work. There will be full secretarial support and the provision of fully equipped office and IT facilities. The appointee will be expected to take a full part in professional activities required for revalidation including clinical audit.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Consultant leadership and delivery of the clinical management of adult inpatients and out patients with a wide spectrum of general cardiological conditions.
- Consultant leadership and delivery of catheter lab operating lists.
- Contribution to an interventional cardiology on-call rota including primary PCI for acute myocardial infarction.
- Clinical supervision of and proper delegation to a team of junior doctors and advanced nurse practitioners.
The appointee will be expected to undertake administrative duties associated with the running of his/her clinical work. There will be full secretarial support and the provision of fully equipped office and IT facilities. The appointee will be expected to take a full part in professional activities required for revalidation including clinical audit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining entry on the GMC Specialist register via one of the following: a, Certificate of completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) B, Certificate of eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) C, European Community Rights
Desirable
- Other Higher Degree (phD, Masters)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Honest and Fair
- Temperate
- Courageous
- Prudent
Desirable
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Ability and means to meet the travel requirements of the post.
- To be accessible by telephone for on call duties.
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications
Essential
- Substantial experience in research including recruitment to clinical trials
- Experience of clinical research including recruitment to clinical trials.
- Willingness to participate in clinical research and audit programmes.
Desirable
- Publications, presentations and previous audit projects. ICH-GCP certificate
- Evidence of continuing research
Management and Administritive Experience
Essential
- Good leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Leadership training and experience
- Evidence of leadership
- Evidence of implementing change within a department/service
- Willingness to undertake a leadership role
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential
- Fully trained and able to work independently at consultant level in general clinical cardiology and percutaneous coronary intervention including primary PCI for acute MI.
- Expertise in a clinical sub-specialty within interventional cardiology.
- Aptitude for advancing and developing a large and well established interventional cardiology service.
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- Attendance at MDT meetings
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke
Newcastle Road
Staffordshire
ST4 6QG