Cardiology Consultant: Clinics, Ward Care & Teaching

NHS Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a consultant physician to support cardiology services. The post involves running three cardiology clinics weekly (four hours each) with a focus on new patients and some follow-up, plus participation in ward rounds and departmental meetings.

The role includes five-day ward consultations with a 24-hour referral turnaround and no on-call commitment. Mentoring and CPD opportunities are provided within the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Undertake 3 cardiology clinics per week (4 hours each) and see predominantly new patients with some follow-up capacity.
• Ensure adequate secretarial cover on each site; consultants have office space and IT support.
• Provide five-day ward consultation services on both sites; see ward referrals at UHL with 24-hour turnaround; expect 10–15 ward patients per session.
• There is currently no on-call commitment.
• Contribute to departmental educational meetings and clinical supervision of doctors in training.
• Undertake or supervise clinical audit and comply with Clinical Governance requirements.
• Participate in continuing professional development locally and nationally; implement audit/research findings in practice; mentoring for newly appointed consultants.
• Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care; contribute to development of protocols/guidelines; assist in Annual Service Plan; comply with Trust policies.

Job description

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a consultant physician to support cardiology services. The post involves running three cardiology clinics weekly (four hours each) with a focus on new patients and some follow-up, plus participation in ward rounds and departmental meetings.

The role includes five-day ward consultations with a 24-hour referral turnaround and no on-call commitment. Mentoring and CPD opportunities are provided within the Trust.