Locum Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

Job title:

Locum Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is looking for enthusiastic and skilled Locum Interventional Consultant Cardiologist to join our innovative cardiology team. As a Locum Consultant Cardiologist at University Hospitals Plymouth, you will play a vital role in delivering top-quality cardiology services in a supportive and collaborative environment.This position is designed to enhance the provision of secondary cardiology care, including outpatient services, to the local population in Devon and Cornwall. The job requires a basic 10 PA (Planned Activities) job plan, with potential for additional negotiations regarding specific sub-speciality interests in alignment with the strategic objectives of the Cardiology ServiceThe successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the Directorate’s educational and audit program, including monthly CME/audit meetings and weekly teaching sessions for junior staff. University Hospital Plymouth’s commitment to undergraduate teaching for both medical and dental students, including tertiary care modules in conjunction with Plymouth University, is evident in outstanding teaching facilities on-site.Main duties of the jobThe Cardiology Service will soon have three brand new fully equipped Phillips catheter laboratories (Philips Single plane Azurion 7 X-Ray Imaging systems and GE BT22 Mac-Lab Haemodynamic monitoring) two of which are co-located with the cardiothoracic theatres. A multi million pound refurbishment of the diagnostic department included creating a third on site cath lab replacing the pacing theatre allowing complex cases in all three areas. The Cardiology Outpatient Department and offers full range of standard cardiology diagnostic investigations provided by a highly experienced team of cardiac physiologists.Derriford has been offering a 24/7 primary PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) service to the local catchment population of approximately 475,000 people since 2009 with approximately 200 PPCI procedures per year and a total PCI rate of 750 PCI per year (equivalent to 1550 per million population per year). There are facilities to perform pressure wire, Intravascular ultrasound, rotablation and OCT. We have recently established a dedicated CTO programme.Currently seven interventional cardiologists participate in a 1:7 on call rota including one week as Cardiologist of the Week (CoW) providing daily ward rounds for ACS (Acute Coronary Syndrome) admissions and close liaison with the Acute Medical Service and other referrals (see job plan at Appendix A). This new post will decrease the on-call frequency to 1:8.About usWe are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.Job description
Job responsibilitiesProposed Job PlanAreaExpected PABickleigh and CCU ward round1.92MAU ward round0.29Cath Labs1.5ACS Labs1.74Outpatient Clinics0.6MDT Meetings0.2Administration1Unpredictable Emergency Work1.25SPA1.510The job plan will fulfil the 8th rota slot in the interventional consultant rota with one week on of ACS wards, ACS labs and on call nights (non resident)Person Specification
Education, qualifications & special training
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent
• To be on, or within 6 months of being on, the GMC Specialist Register in Cardiology via a CCT in Cardiology or equivalent e.g CESR, at the time of interview

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Clinical Experience & Skills
Essential

• Fully trained in general cardiology and coronary interventional procedures.
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty.
• Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
• Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team.
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision

Research & clinical audit
Essential

• Ability to undertake and direct audit and QIP with demonstrable understanding of the impact and challenges.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national and international scientific meetings

Desirable

• Experience of setting up collaborative multicentre research projects.

Teaching
Essential

• Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff
• Ability to teach clinical skills

Desirable

• A professional qualification in medical education

216-ML-CAR6183316

Expected salary

Location

Plymouth

Job date

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:26:32 GMT

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