Specialist Doctor (SAS) in Cardiology

NHS; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 96,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player invites a qualified clinician to join a dynamic cardiology team at Kingston Hospital. This permanent, full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to enhance cardiology services while ensuring high-quality patient care. You will engage in clinical governance, education, and professional development, supported by a nurturing environment. With a focus on staff wellbeing, the organization provides resources for career advancement and personal growth. If you are passionate about cardiology and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

On-site staff nursery

Wellbeing practitioners

Regular classes

Physiotherapy

Occupational health services

24/7 employee assistance

Recognition initiatives

Qualifications

• At least one year postgraduate experience in general medicine.
• Minimum 6 years in relevant specialty grades.

Responsibilities

• Review inpatients and provide in-reach for cardiology referrals.
• Undertake cardiology outpatient clinics at Kingston Hospital.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to evaluate and manage patients

Ability to teach and train undergraduates

Education

Full GMC Registration with License to Practice

Full MRCP or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified clinician who shares our Trust's values, to join an enthusiastic cardiology team to develop the provision of cardiology services at Kingston Hospital.

Main duties of the job

To cover the following duties:

1. To review inpatients at Kingston Hospital with a bed base of 36 (together with a Consultant colleague) and to provide in-reach for cardiology referrals.
2. To undertake cardiology outpatient clinics at Kingston Hospital.
3. To work with the Clinical Lead and service-line managers to ensure the provision of high quality, effective care which meets operational standards.
4. To actively participate in education and training, medical/clinical audit, clinical risk management, clinical governance, and management activities of the service-line.
5. To actively participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
6. The post holder will be responsible for managing their own workload daily and prioritising those tasks requiring immediate attention.
7. There will be appropriate mentoring of the new Specialist Grade provided within the Trust.

Previous applicants need not apply.

About us

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and personal happiness matter to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. We provide tools and opportunities for career advancement, support research, quality improvement, and innovation. To support your wellbeing, we offer resources including an on-site staff nursery, wellbeing practitioners, regular classes, physiotherapy, occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance, and recognition initiatives.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Details

Date posted: 07 May 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £96,990 to £107,155 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 396-2784-MS-B

Job locations: Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7QB

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, please review the attached Job Description and person specification.

Person Specification

Clinical Experience (Essential):

• At least one year postgraduate experience in general medicine.
• Minimum 6 years in relevant specialty grades, with a total of at least 12 years practice as a doctor, including overseas qualifications accepted.
• General training in cardiology to specialist level or equivalent.
• Ability to offer and be accountable for full and independent expert diagnostic opinion.
• Ability to evaluate and manage patients, formulating differential diagnoses and management plans.

Management Skills (Essential):

• Ability to communicate at strategic and operational levels.

Experience in Training, Audit, and Research (Essential):

• Commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
• Experience of clinical audit.

Personal Qualities (Essential):

• Leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
• Motivational skills, facilitating clinical practice changes, teamwork.
• Excellent communication skills, enthusiasm, approachability.
• Commitment to CPD, revalidation, and clinical governance.

Qualifications (Essential):

• Full GMC Registration with License to Practice.
• Full MRCP or equivalent.
• Meets criteria in the generic capabilities framework for specialist grade.

Note: Additional details on DBS checks, sponsorship, UK registration, and employer information are included but can be summarized or omitted for clarity.