Locum Consultant In Cardiology

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Nhs Trust; Waterford; Presencial; GBP 80 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Cardiologist to join the Cardiology team on a full-time, fixed-term basis for six months to cover a consultant sabbatical. The post involves contributing to high-quality cardiac services and developing subspecialty offerings.

The successful candidate will work with specialist nurses and consultant colleagues, delivering both general and subspecialty outpatient clinics and driving improvements in RTT performance and patient

Qualificações

• Full GMC registration to practice in the UK.
• MRCP or equivalent qualification required.
• CCT in Cardiology (or inclusion on Specialist Register within 6 months).

Responsabilidades

• Contribute to clinical services across the Cardiology department.
• Run General and specialist Cardiology outpatient clinics.
• Provide early diagnosis, treatment and appropriate follow-up for cardiovascular disease.
• Collaborate with the cardiology team to improve waiting times and patient experience.
• Support multidisciplinary working with nurses, physiologists and consultants.

Formação académica

MRCP or equivalent

Full GMC registration to practice

CCT in Cardiology (or within 6 months at time of interview) or inclusion on the Specialist Register

MD or PhD from UK University or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job summary

Applications are invited for an enthusiastic and experienced Cardiologist to join our dynamic Cardiology team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

This is a full-time, fixed-term post for 6 months, providing cover for a consultant sabbatical. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery and development of high-quality clinical services across cardiology.

The successful candidate will work closely with our team of specialist nurses and consultant colleagues, while contributing to the wider range of cardiology subspecialty services.

This post is offered at 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week and is for a fixed term of 6 months.

Main duties of the job

• Contribute to clinical services across the Cardiology department.
• Work collaboratively with the wider cardiology team to enhance service provision and promote innovation.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary working with specialist nurses, physiologists, consultants and other members of the clinical team.
• Run General and specialist Cardiology outpatient clinics.
• Provide early diagnosis, treatment and appropriate follow-up for patients with cardiovascular disease.
• Contribute to improving waiting times, patient experience and Referral to Treatment (RTT) performance.
• Support the delivery of efficient, patient-centred outpatient services.

About us

A new hospital has been planned for Watford. A new four roomed Endoscopy Unit at St Albans has been planned with a completion date of 2026.We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

We are a flexible working employerAt West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job responsibilities

The management responsibility of the post-holder will be to the clinical lead for Cardiology, Dr Piyush Jain who is responsible to the Divisional Director (Dr. Niall Keenan), the Medical Director (Dr Michael van der Watt) and Chief Executive and Trust Board.

The detailed job description and person specification included in job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice.
• MRCP or equivalent
• CCT in Cardiology (or within 6 months at time of interview) or inclusion on the Specialist Register

Desirable

• MD or PhD from UK University or equivalent
• Completed basic training in management skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).