Consultant Cardiologist with special interest in Cardiac Imaging

Job title:

Consultant Cardiologist with special interest in Cardiac Imaging

Company

NHS

Job description

Applications are being sought for the post of Consultant Cardiologist, with a special interest in cardiac imaging. This post is predominantly at Poole Hospital.The position being replaced includes all aspects of specialised cardiac imaging including cardiac MRI, cardiac CT, stress echo and TOE, but other sub-specialty experience will also be considered in suitable candidates.Main duties of the jobUHD Cardiology are also recruiting a fixed term 12 month Locum Consultant with an interest in Heart Failure and Imaging. Therefore, there is potential to amend the job plan across both posts, for the right candidate(s).The appointee will be expected to spend 10 Programmed Activities (average 4 hour sessions) per week as laid out in the provisional job plan based on Direct Patient Care and this will include work relating to prevention, emergency work (including on call), subspecialty sessions, ward rounds, outpatient activities, clinical diagnostic work, other patient treatment, public health duties, multi-disciplinary meetings and administration relating to the above. Timetables may be changed in the future to meet the changing needs of the Directorate and the successful candidate could be asked to take on additional work in general cardiology depending on their skill set – this will attract additional PAs.We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicationsAbout usThis is a very exciting time to be working in Dorset. Poole and Royal Bournemouth Hospitals are now part of University Hospitals Dorset. Both sites are currently undergoing major building projects and acute Cardiology work has recently moved across to the Bournemouth site, with more elective activity moving to the Poole site in the future. This post will involve working on both sites, but with most of the time being spent working on the Poole site.The successful applicant will join an enthusiastic, hard-working team of 19 other cardiologists and one associate specialist, located across sites at Bournemouth and Poole hospitals. The unit is characterised by exceptionally close team working and cohesive strategy, with excellent functional MDT meetings in cross-sectional imaging, echocardiography, endocarditis, surgery (by direct videoconference link), inherited cardiac disease and EP/devices. The successful applicant will share the Cardiology Directorates core values of excellence and team working.Date posted25 September 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number153-M3517Job locationsPoole HospitalPooleBH15 2JBJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job description and person specification for further information about the position.Informal inquires prior to application are encouraged. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job description and person specification for further information about the position.Informal inquires prior to application are encouraged.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• GMC registration including specialist register for Cardiology
• Post CCT/CCST or will receive within 6 months
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree MD/PhD

ExperienceEssential

• At least 3 years general cardiology experience including acute cardiology and CCU
• Evidence of sub-specialist training
• Competent in all aspects of echocardiography, stress echo and TOE

Desirable

• Experience of cross-sectional cardiac imaging (CT/MRI)

Technical Skills and CompetenciesEssential

• Undertaken audits
• Experience teaching colleagues

Desirable

• Achieved first name publications in refereed journals
• Departmental management experience including outpatient priorities and waiting lists
• Completed management courses
• Formal undergraduate and postgraduate teaching (courses run, lectures given etc)

Personal AttributesEssential

• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
• Commitment to continuing medical education

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• GMC registration including specialist register for Cardiology
• Post CCT/CCST or will receive within 6 months
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree MD/PhD

ExperienceEssential

• At least 3 years general cardiology experience including acute cardiology and CCU
• Evidence of sub-specialist training
• Competent in all aspects of echocardiography, stress echo and TOE

Desirable

• Experience of cross-sectional cardiac imaging (CT/MRI)

Technical Skills and CompetenciesEssential

• Undertaken audits
• Experience teaching colleagues

Desirable

• Achieved first name publications in refereed journals
• Departmental management experience including outpatient priorities and waiting lists
• Completed management courses
• Formal undergraduate and postgraduate teaching (courses run, lectures given etc)

Personal AttributesEssential

• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
• Commitment to continuing medical education

Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Poole, Dorset

Job date

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 01:17:54 GMT

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