Consultant Cardiologist

Great Yarmouth Source: WhatJobs

£90,000–£130,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Cardiologist to join the established Cardiology Team at James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This substantive post will support the delivery of high-quality inpatient and outpatient cardiology services and contribute to the continued development of the Trust's cardiovascular services. The successful candidate will work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, provide expert clinical care, participate in teaching, training, clinical governance and service improvement activities, and help meet the growing demand for cardiology services across the Trust and wider health community.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide high-quality consultant cardiology services within a well-established multidisciplinary team, delivering inpatient and outpatient care, supporting the Acute Cardiac Unit, undertaking specialist clinics and contributing to service development. The post holder will play an active role in teaching, training, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement, while supporting the continued development of cardiology services across James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will join the established Cardiology Department at James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive, high-quality cardiology service to the population of Great Yarmouth, Waveney and surrounding areas. This substantive Consultant Cardiologist post offers the opportunity to contribute to a modern and developing cardiology service, working alongside consultant colleagues, specialist nurses, physiologists, and multidisciplinary teams. The post holder will provide expert clinical care across inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting the Acute Cardiac Unit, Ward 2, and consultant-led cardiology clinics.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing specialist cardiology assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients with a wide range of cardiovascular conditions.
Sharing responsibility for the delivery of cardiology services and workload with consultant cardiology colleagues.
Undertaking outpatient clinics, ward rounds and patient reviews, ensuring high standards of patient care and clinical outcomes.
Participating in the Cardiologist of the Day model and supporting the management of patients within the Acute Cardiac Unit and cardiology wards.
Providing expert advice and consultation to clinicians from other specialties across the Trust.
Working collaboratively with tertiary specialist centres, including Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, to support patient pathways requiring specialist investigation or intervention.
Maintaining a system of mutual cover with consultant colleagues during periods of annual, study and professional leave.
Contributing to the ongoing development, innovation and strategic direction of cardiology services within the Trust.
Playing a full role in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programmes.
Participating in and supporting research activity and the application of evidence-based medicine to improve patient care.
Delivering teaching and training to undergraduate medical students, resident doctors and other healthcare professionals.
Acting as an Educational Supervisor and participating in the appraisal, assessment and professional development of doctors in training where appropriate.
Participating in continuing professional development, appraisal and revalidation processes in line with GMC requirements.
Supporting multidisciplinary team working and maintaining effective communication with colleagues across acute, community and primary care services.

The post provides opportunities to develop specialist interests within cardiology, including imaging, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, heart failure, inherited cardiac conditions, arrhythmia services and other areas aligned to departmental priorities and the successful candidate's expertise. The successful applicant will also have opportunities to become involved in research, medical education and service transformation as part of a forward-looking department committed to delivering high-quality cardiovascular care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC Registration
MBBS or equivalent
MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

MD, PhD or equivalent
ALS

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Wide experience in Cardiology and General Internal Medicine
Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within Cardiology

Academic Achievements

Essential

Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
Knowledge of using evidence base medicine to support decision making
Experience of conducting clinical audit

Desirable

Involvement in research projects and published papers

Key Skills

Essential

Ability and enthusiasm for teaching health care professionals and medical students in a Cardiology & General Medicine setting
Capable of organising and prioritising work effectively
Conscientious and highly motivated with the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and staff
Motivation and ability to plan and develop the service