Locum Cardiology Consultant

The precise clinical focus of the role will be informed by the successful candidate's skills and experience, alongside the needs of the service. Given current service requirements, we would particularly welcome applicants with experience in arrhythmia management, heart failure and cardiac devices, as well as the ability to contribute to general cardiology activity. However, we are keen to attract the right candidate and will seek to offer a degree of flexibility in the configuration of the role where this is compatible with service needs.

Clinical Responsibilities

1. The post-holder will be expected to undertake 3 cardiology clinics each week (4 hours each), and to see predominantly new patients with some follow-up capacity built in. We would encourage colleagues to develop specialty clinics, provided that they are of clinical relevance to the service and local needs.

2. There is a commitment to adequate levels of secretarial cover on each site. Consultants are provided with sufficient office space and IT support.

3. We provide five-day ward consultation services on both sites. Consultants participate in a rota to see ward referrals at UHL. We endeavour to see all referrals within 24 hours of referral. The workload varies but a reasonable expectation would be to see an average of 10-15 ward patients per session.

4. There is currently no on-call commitment.

Medical Education & Teaching

Candidates are expected to contribute to departmental educational meetings and clinical supervision of doctors in training.

Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance

Undertake or supervise clinical audit and comply with Clinical Governance requirements

Continuing Professional Development

1. Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level.

2. Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice:

a. Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy, in line with the Trusts commitment to supporting revalidation.

b. A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.

3. The Trust is committed to providing mentoring to newly appointed consultants.

Policy, Planning and Management

1. Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care.

2. Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines.

3. Assist in the development of the Annual Service Plan for the Directorate and Division and participate in the strategic planning of the service.

4. Comply with all Trust policies.

Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream

Essential: - On the GMC Specialist Register for Cardiology or CCT for Cardiology or within six months of obtaining CCT at interview date; - MBBS or equivalent; - Fully Registered with the GMC and hold a License to Practice; - MRCP or equivalent; - Specialist qualification in Cardiology

Desirable: - Distinctions, scholarships, prizes; - Other degrees, e.g. BSc MSc, MD; - Sub specialist interest

Essential: - Completed registrar training

Desirable: - Experience of working as an independent consultant

Essential: - Thorough understanding of medical audit; - Undertaken and completed audits

Desirable: - Experience as audit lead

Essential: - Experience of postgraduate/undergraduate/ interdisciplinary teaching

Desirable: - Higher qualification in medical education o; - Evidence of having developed novel educational methods or courses; - Evidence of training and experience as an educational supervisor

Essential: - Understand NHS funding arrangements; - Evidence of contribution to service development or improvement

Desirable: - Higher qualifications in management

Essential: - Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. MS Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint.; - Ability to use patient information systems

Essential: - Effective communicator - verbal and written; - Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team; - Demonstrates leadership and organisational skills; - Evidence of interest/training in management; - Will pursue personal professional development; - Will contribute to Departmental/ Trust management; - Will assist with Departmental/ Trust development; - Aware of equal opportunities issues; - Recent experience/familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices; - Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships; - Ability to inspire, motivate and develop staff

Desirable: - Has experience of committee work and prepared to undertake committee work