Consultant Cardiologist

Job title:

Consultant Cardiologist

Company

NHS

Job description

This is a replacement post to support the provision of cardiology services at Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. The Royal Glamorgan Hospital has a history of developing high quality innovative cardiac services working closely and collaboratively with our tertiary centre colleagues at the University Hospital of Wales, and in supporting new colleagues in developing their sub-specialty interests.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will support the ‘Unscheduled Care Group’ in providing a specialist cardiology service primarily at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. There will be an expectation to manage inpatients allocated to cardiology as part of the acute medical intake as well as taking referrals and giving advice to physician colleagues in the care of cardiac patients. As such the post holder will be expected to work closely with colleagues in the cardiology department to develop a consistent, multi-disciplinary approach to the care for patients with cardiac conditions throughout the care group and the Health Board. The successful candidate will also be expected to continue to develop their sub-specialty cardiology skills with the expectation of delivering bradycardia pacing, complex device implantation and arrhythmia managementAbout usCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.We live by our core values:

• We listen, learn and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.Date posted24 March 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£106,000 to £154,760 a year Per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number110-MD277-0325Job locationsRoyal Glamorgan HospitalYnysmaerdyCF72 8XRJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description for a comprehensive overview of the primary responsibilities associated with this position. The document provides detailed information on the key duties, required skills, and qualifications necessary for success in this role. This information is essential for prospective candidates to ensure they are well-prepared and meet the necessary criteria for the position. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description for a comprehensive overview of the primary responsibilities associated with this position. The document provides detailed information on the key duties, required skills, and qualifications necessary for success in this role. This information is essential for prospective candidates to ensure they are well-prepared and meet the necessary criteria for the position.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• MRCP or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• CCT in Cardiology (or equivalent accreditation in the UK specialist register) – within 6 months of date of interview

Desirable

• MD or PhD
• Accreditation in GIM

Relevant ExperienceEssential

• Extensive experience in general cardiology (as deemed appropriate at interview).
• Sub-specialty training/appropriate experience in cardiac device implantation (brady PPM and complex devices)
• Working knowledge / experience of the NHS (as deemed appropriate at interview)

Desirable

• Experience in general internal medicine

Management SkillsEssential

• Understanding of management priorities within the NHS

Clinical Effectiveness SkillsEssential

• Experience of and participation in clinical audit

Desirable

• Ability to produce and implement guidelines / protocols based on evidence based practice

Knowledge, personal skills and abilitiesEssential

• Proven clinical ability to a high standard
• Experience of developing and participating in teaching programmes for trainees and medical students

Desirable

• Publication(s) in professional journals
• Evidence of papers presented at national/ international meetings

Personal SkillsEssential

• Good organisational and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Problem solving skills
• Proven ability to work under pressure
• Commitment to teamwork and pursuit of the corporate agenda of the employer

Risk ManagmentEssential

• Knowledge of the clinical and non- clinical risk management processes and the clinical governance implications for the NHS in Wales

Circumstances e.g. Mobility/availability – special attendance requirementsEssential

• Able to travel to undertake duties of post across hospital sites, flexible and responsive to staff and service priorities.

Desirable

• Circumstances e.g. Mobility/availability – special attendance requirements

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• MRCP or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• CCT in Cardiology (or equivalent accreditation in the UK specialist register) – within 6 months of date of interview

Desirable

• MD or PhD
• Accreditation in GIM

Relevant ExperienceEssential

• Extensive experience in general cardiology (as deemed appropriate at interview).
• Sub-specialty training/appropriate experience in cardiac device implantation (brady PPM and complex devices)
• Working knowledge / experience of the NHS (as deemed appropriate at interview)

Desirable

• Experience in general internal medicine

Management SkillsEssential

• Understanding of management priorities within the NHS

Clinical Effectiveness SkillsEssential

• Experience of and participation in clinical audit

Desirable

• Ability to produce and implement guidelines / protocols based on evidence based practice

Knowledge, personal skills and abilitiesEssential

• Proven clinical ability to a high standard
• Experience of developing and participating in teaching programmes for trainees and medical students

Desirable

• Publication(s) in professional journals
• Evidence of papers presented at national/ international meetings

Personal SkillsEssential

• Good organisational and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Problem solving skills
• Proven ability to work under pressure
• Commitment to teamwork and pursuit of the corporate agenda of the employer

Risk ManagmentEssential

• Knowledge of the clinical and non- clinical risk management processes and the clinical governance implications for the NHS in Wales

Circumstances e.g. Mobility/availability – special attendance requirementsEssential

• Able to travel to undertake duties of post across hospital sites, flexible and responsive to staff and service priorities.

Desirable

• Circumstances e.g. Mobility/availability – special attendance requirements

Expected salary

£106000 – 154760 per year

Location

Wales

Job date

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 02:04:32 GMT

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