Consultant in Cardiology with interest in Echocardio and Heart Failure

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional teaching hospital is seeking a Cardiology Consultant with a focus on Echocardiology and Heart Failure. The role involves providing high-quality patient care, collaborating with clinical teams, and contributing to teaching and research. Candidates should have full GMC registration and relevant qualifications, along with a passion for delivering exceptional cardiology services. The position offers competitive benefits including professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free tea and coffee

Flexible working opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

On-site nursery

Health and well-being programme

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Proven experience in delivering high-quality cardiology care.
• Evidence of contributions to teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical care for inpatients and outpatients.
• Develop specialist Cardiology services and lead clinical teams.
• Facilitate urgent transfers and engage in teaching initiatives.

Skills

Echocardiography skills

Clinical decision-making

Teaching and training

Communication skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCP or equivalent

CCT in Cardiology or nearing completion

Job description

Job summary

As a Cardiology Consultant with an interest in Echocardiology and Heart Failure, you will:

• Work with the existing team to provide a 7-day service (incl On Calls)
• Provide expert clinical care for inpatients and outpatients (diagnosis, treatment and aftercare)
• Facilitate the urgent transfer of patients to OUH
• Lead and develop specialist Cardiology services
• Collaborate with a team of consultants, nurses, physiotherapists, and allied health professionals.
• Contribute to teaching, training, and research initiatives within the department

We Offer

• A supportive, inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and research
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and diagnostic tools

Main duties of the job

Contribution to all aspects of the Cardiology service ~ provision of acute/elective care of adult Cardiology patients in conjunction with community services & regional specialist centres.

Active engagement in the development/delivery of Echocardiology & Heart Failure services, working closely with the Physiologists.

Inpatient Work and On Call

28-bed Cardiology Ward (incl 8x CCU).

Consultant Cardiologists participate in a 1:9 'Consultant of the Week' rota for general Cardiology (On these occasions the Job Plan is modified to undertake ward rounds, cover advice and guidance, GP referrals and provide support for Cardiology referrals)

1:8 weekend ward round commitment in CCU/Cardiology Ward and reviews of inpatients (incl Medical Admissions Unit). No formal GIM commitment

What We're Looking For:

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• MBBS/MRCP (or equivalent)
• CCT in Cardiology (or within 6m of achieving)
• Proven experience in delivering high-quality cardiology care

About us

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a University Teaching Hospital, in partnership with the University of Buckingham and the University of Oxford. We conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC.

Person Specification

Professional qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• Entry on Specialist Register in Cardiology with a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT or equivalent) or entry expected within six months of interview date
• BSE / ESC Accreditation in Echocardiography
• Fully trained and experienced in advanced echocardiography (TOE and DSE)

Clinical knowledge and skills

• Evidence of broad training and experience in all aspects of general cardiovascular medicine, cardiac imaging and heart failure
• Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level
• Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on a broad range of emergency and elective cardiology problems, and the ability to manage complex clinical problems.
• Ability to prioritise clinical need

Teaching and training skills

• Evidence of contributions to teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Evidence of ability to motivate and develop both medical and non-medical staff.
• Willingness and ability to contribute to departmental and Trust teaching programmes.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Evidence of ability to communicate with patients and colleagues. Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work constructively in a team.

Leadership

• Evidence of ability to lead clinical teams at the level of a consultant in a teaching hospital.
• Enthusiasm and ability to inspire enthusiasm in others
• Commitment to developing new services and ability to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
• Ability to work in a team, balancing individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole