Job Summary
This post is for an Adult Consultant Cardiologist with an interest in Imaging. Candidates with another sub-speciality interest are encouraged to apply.
The post-holder's prime responsibility will be to provide subspecialty skills in cardiac Imaging with a focus on echocardiography and transoesophageal echocardiography. Expertise in stress imaging is preferred. The post-holder would be expected to support and ultimately act as clinical lead for the Echocardiography Department. The post-holder would be expected to participate in the supervision of the trusts' dedicated 'valve clinic', comprising of a contemporary multidisciplinary one-stop imaging and clinical assessment, and a physiologist-led valve clinic. Experience and accreditation in additional modality of imaging is welcomed, with opportunities to contribute to cardiac CT reporting locally, and/or CMR in a nearby trust. There will be the opportunity to assist in the establishment of a local CMR service. Other sub-speciality skills are welcome and will be accommodated where possible.
Main Duties of the Job
This post is a replacement post, covering both main Trust sites at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH) and Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH) with full participation in cross county activities and service planning. The post is full-time. Job share applicants are welcome. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis.
The post-holder will share responsibilities with his/her fellow cardiologists at CGH and GRH for the provision of inpatient care within the 'cardiologist of the week model', acceptance of referrals, outpatient clinic provision and appropriate imaging and reporting duties.
Contribution to the non-interventional weekend rota for ward rounds at both main hospital sites is currently on a 1 in 7 basis. Out of hours 'on call' is provided by interventional cardiologists and thus there is no overnight on-call commitment for this post.
About Us
The Cardiology service line is composed of a multi-disciplinary team. We are a busy service line with strong leadership at clinical and non-clinical level. Our ethos is one of a strong sense of direction for our speciality, having a clear idea of what we wish to achieve over the coming years; the post holder will form a vital part of this. The Cardiology medical team is made up of 15 full time consultants, 2 part time consultants, 1 associate specialist and a team of speciality doctors, clinical fellows & deanery registrars.
Date Posted: 27 March 2025
Pay Scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: TEMP_500
Job Locations: Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Great Western Road
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
Job Responsibilities
As a senior employee of the Trust the post-holder will work in close co-operation with and support other clinical, professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients.
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:
1. To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service
2. To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
3. To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
4. To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
5. To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's and Divisions services plans
6. To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Medical Division or the Trust.
Please see attached Job Description for detailed information.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential:
* Current entry (or within 3 months of interview) on GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) or CESR
* MRCP (or equivalent)
* GMC Registration
Desirable:
* Higher degree
* ALS provider/instructor
Clinical Experience Essential:
* Wide experience in general adult cardiology
* Sub-speciality interest and accreditation in Echocardiography
Desirable:
* Sub-speciality interest in another/complementary area of Cardiac Imaging
Audit and Evidence-based Practice Essential:
* Experience in devising, conducting, and applying audit results
Desirable:
* Training in evidence-based practice
Management and Administrative Skills Essential:
* Willing and able to work with colleagues in management, nursing and other specialities to ensure the delivery of a high quality, safe and reliable service.
* Familiar with clinical governance principles
Desirable:
* Experience of clinical governance in action
* Experience of protocol/pathway development and change management
Teaching Experience Essential:
* Must have experience of teaching many grades and professions
Desirable:
* Practical experience in teaching posts or educational training.
Research Experience Essential:
* Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable:
* Interest in clinical research & development
* Publication in refereed journals
Personal Attributes Essential:
* Flexibility and willingness to share clinical responsibilities.
* Fluent in English.
* Able to travel through the County
* Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
* Ability to think laterally
* Durability under pressure
* Team player
* Emotional maturity to deal with demands of post
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NN
Employer's Website: https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/
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