Specialist Doctor (SAS) in Cardiology

NHS; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Specialist Doctor in Cardiology, contributing to high-quality patient care and service development. This role offers a supportive environment for professional growth, with opportunities for training, research, and personal wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

On-site staff nursery

Wellbeing practitioners

Dedicated staff physiotherapist

24/7 employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• At least one year's postgraduate experience in general medicine.
• At least 12 years of practice as a doctor postgraduate with minimum 6 years in cardiology.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Full GMC Registration with License to Practice

Full MRCP or equivalent

Higher degree (e.g., MD, PhD)

Job description

Go back Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Doctor (SAS) in Cardiology

The closing date is 21 May 2025

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. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement, and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, a dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, a 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

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

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

For further information relating to this post, please review the attached Job Description and person specification.

Person Specification

Clinical Experience

• At least one year's postgraduate experience in general medicine
• At least 12 years of practice (either continuous or in aggregate) as a doctor postgraduate and a minimum of 6 years in the relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Experience from other medical grades including overseas will also be 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 a patient, formulating a differential diagnosis and initiating an appropriate management plan.

Management Skills

• Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level.
• Attended management training courses.
• Knowledge of finance and budgets.

Experience in Training, Audit, and Research

• Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
• Experience of clinical audit.
• Completed "Train the Trainers" course.
• Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Personal Qualities

• Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to motivate staff, facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice, and work as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm, and approachability.
• Commitment to continuing professional development, revalidation, and clinical governance.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with License to Practice.
• Full MRCP or equivalent.
• Meets the criteria set out in the generic capabilities framework for specialist grade.
• Appropriate higher degree (e.g., MD, PhD, or equivalent).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust