Specialist Doctor in Cardiology

NHS; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 91,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Wolverhampton is seeking a Specialist Doctor in Cardiology to join its expanding senior medical staff. The successful applicant will be part of an on-call rota and undertake additional ward rounds and outpatient clinic work. This position offers a salary range of £91,500 to £101,089 annually, with a commitment to flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Cover for Consultant and Senior colleagues in periods of leave.
• Participate in medical audit and research.
• Ensure clinical governance requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for Consultant and Senior colleagues.
• Participate in medical audit and research with senior staff.
• Ensure communication arrangements for staff involved in patient care.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic and innovative team at the Royal Wolverhampton Hospital NHS Trust. We are expanding our senior medical staff and looking for a Specialist Doctor in Cardiology to work as part of our team. We need someone who will work well within our existing enthusiastic team to enhance the existing service. The successful applicant will be part of a 1:17 week cardiology ward weekday and out of hours on‑call rota when normal activities are cancelled. In addition, the applicant will perform additional ward rounds and outpatient clinic work.

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the college approved job description for full post information, job plan, person specification etc.

• To provide cover for Consultant and Senior colleagues in respect of periods of leave and prospective cover for on‑call duties.
• In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take part in medical audit and research as appropriate.
• In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
• To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.

The on‑call ward week will be supported by a Middle Grade as well as the Specialty Doctors; FY2s and ANPs.

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.

£91,500 to £101,089 a year, 10 PAs per week.