NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Main area: Cardiology
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract: 6 months (Part time (5 PA) fixed term contract)
Hours: Part time - 5 sessions per week (5 PAs (20 Hours))
Job ref: 343-LCON-169
Site: St Helier Hospital
Town: Carshalton
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 Pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 11/11/2024 23:59
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Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a Locum Consultant Cardiologist to join the Cardiology department at Epsom & St Helier Hospitals on a 5 PA part time, 6 month fixed term contract.
We are looking to recruit a motivated and dynamic candidate to support the department in delivering against key national and organisational objectives.
An applicant with subspecialty interest in either Interventional Cardiology or Arrhythmia is desirable, but not essential.
Main duties of the job
For a detailed summary of the main duties of this post, please refer to the enclosed Job Description and Person specification.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a detailed breakdown of responsibilities, please refer to the enclosed Job Description and Person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
* Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
* Entry on to the Specialist Register in Cardiovascular Medicine or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT
* Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. MRCP or equivalent
Desirable criteria
* MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
* Extensive experience in either Interventional Cardiology techniques, or Arrhythmia management
Teaching & Research Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
* Ability to teach clinical skills
* Ability to contribute to change management
* Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
* Ability to critically review research
Desirable criteria
* Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/postgraduates
* Experience of supervising junior doctors
* Experience of teaching lay groups and other staff groups
* Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Clinical, Management and Administrative Experience
Essential criteria
* High standard of clinical skill and expertise in General Medicine
* Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the in-reach rota for General Cardiology
* Audit/Research experience
* Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CESR
* Supervision of post-graduate trainees
* Excellent time management skills
* Experience and understanding of Clinical Governance
* Ability to organise inpatient and outpatient waiting lists
Desirable criteria
* Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
* Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
* Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centered service
* Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
* Good interpersonal skills
* Enquiring, critical approach to work
* Ability to communicate with patients and relatives
* Commitment to continuing professional development
* Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels
* Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service
* Able to make own arrangements for travel between working sites
Language
Essential criteria
* Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’
There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.
We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.
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