Consultant in Cardiology - Heart Failure & Imaging/Devices

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd; Halifax; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a full-time Consultant in Cardiology with a focus on heart failure and cardiac MRI. This role is vital to meet the growing demands of the local service. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in general cardiology and a commitment to teaching. You will work collaboratively across sites, contributing to inpatient care and on-call services, while also engaging in clinical education. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a significant impact in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must be on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of admission.
• High level of clinical experience in Cardiology is required.

Responsibilities

• Work with colleagues to support cardiology inpatient care.
• Contribute to the 1:10 on-call service for cardiology.

Skills

Cardiac MRI Reporting

General Cardiology

Heart Failure Management

Clinical Teaching

Education

MRCP or equivalent

Specialist Registration for Cardiology

Relevant Higher Degree (MD or PhD)

Job description

Consultant in Cardiology - Heart Failure & Imaging/Devices

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Main area: Cardiology
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 10 sessions per week (Full Time 10 PA's)
Job ref: 372-MED-MD188

Employer: Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Calderdale Royal Hospital
Town: Halifax
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum (Salary is dependent on experience)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 17/02/2025 23:59

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

This is a full-time post for a Consultant cardiologist with a sub-specialty interest in cardiac MRI and is designed to keep up with the increasing demands on our local service. Applicants will be required to have training and experience in cardiac MRI reporting, a wide range of experience in general cardiology, and a complementary sub-specialist interest in heart failure is encouraged.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to work with colleagues at both sites to support the service. The post holder will contribute to the current 1:10 Consultant of the week model for delivering cardiology inpatient care at CRH and will also have a commitment to a 1:10 cardiology on-call service/weekend rota across the Trust. There is no commitment to general medicine on call.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must be on the General Medical Council Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if in a training programme within the UK. All other categories of doctors must be on the GMC Specialist Register to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee. Applicants must continue to hold a License to Practice.

Qualifications

• MRCP or equivalent
• All applicants must have Specialist registration for Cardiology (or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK)
• Applicants must be Registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practise
• Relevant higher degree (MD or PhD degree)

Experience and Achievements

• Must demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Cardiology
• Experience/training in a complementary sub-specialty such as heart failure
• Level 2 accreditation in cardiac MRI (SCMR or EuroCMR) achieved (or progressing towards completion)
• Fellowship/post-CCT experience in heart failure or complementary sub-specialty
• Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
• Evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects

Teaching and Training

• Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
• Formal qualification in teaching/education
• Training in clinical and educational supervision

General Requirements

• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service

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