This is a replacement post for an Interventional Cardiologist. The successful applicant will join 16 existing consultant Cardiologists and help, support and develop our services to deliver the highest quality care across Somerset. We can offer you a fantastic working environment, collaborative and supportive colleagues, and many opportunities to develop your career.
Main duties of the job
The applicant will be expected to participate in the primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) rota on a 1:6 basis, providing PPCI to the majority of Somerset patients (~570,000). We have always worked closely with the Yeovil Cardiology department, and we provide angiography and PCI for the Yeovil catchment population.
The applicant will be based at Musgrove Park Hospital Taunton contributing to the delivery of ward rounds, general cardiology, outpatient clinics and subspecialty sessions, with peripheral clinics as part of the job plan.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
* Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
* NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
* Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
* A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties:
The successful applicant will be based at Musgrove Park Hospital. They will contribute to general cardiology commitments and will undertake ward rounds on CCU and Fielding (the cardiology ward), general cardiology outpatient clinics, and subspecialty clinics where appropriate - there will be on average 2 clinics per week. Subspecialty work will also be undertaken at Musgrove Park Hospital but there may also be opportunity for sessions at Yeovil and outreach clinics at community hospitals. The successful applicant will contribute to the primary PCI rota 1:6. There will be flexibility to create a job plan timetable that meets the needs of the service and is attractive to the successful applicant. There will be provision of time for administrative tasks and SPA in line with the job plans of the other consultant cardiologists.
Teaching and Supervision of Junior Medical Staff and Students:
The post holder will be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. Where appropriate, the post holder will be named in the educational contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers. In liaison with the Director of Postgraduate Medical Education the post holder will be required to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education. They will join the other consultants in providing clinical teaching to Bristol and Plymouth medical students from years 3 and 5 and also to junior doctors.
Study, Research and Continuing Professional Development:
The post holder will be entitled to 30 days study leave within a 3-year period (pro rata for part-time posts) as stated in the Terms and Conditions of Service.
The Trust is committed to ensuring that support is given for Continuing professional development and Medical Education. The post holder will be required to fulfil the requirements laid down by the relevant Royal College, and to fulfil the requirements for revalidation laid down by the General Medical Council.
Audit:
The post holder will be required to take part in the relevant national audits that apply to their work. The Trust has an audit department which supports and monitors such activity. There is an active Trust Clinical Audit Committee.
Clinical Governance:
All clinical staff are accountable and responsible for their own clinical competence and should limit their actions to those for which they are deemed competent. Clinical staff are also required to comply with the requirements of their professional organisations regarding supervision. A mentoring scheme is available to all new Consultants.
Administration/Budgetary Responsibilities:
The post holders will have responsibility for undertaking administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the administration of the department. This is accounted for in DCC and SPA allocations.
Management Duties:
The post holders will attend and contribute to the cardiology multidisciplinary meetings and will attend and contribute to such other meetings as are necessary for the development of the service.
Cover for Colleagues and Emergencies:
The Cardiology Consultants will provide cover for team colleagues in their absence and deal with emergencies as the occasion demands.
Appraisal, Job Planning and Mandatory annual training:
The successful candidate will be required to participate actively in the annual appraisal and job planning process. In addition, you will be expected to attend mandatory annual update training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GMC registered
* Entry onto Specialist register with CCT in cardiology 6 months of date of interview for this post
* MRCP (UK) or equivalent
* ALS provider
* MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience
* Demonstrable commitment and enthusiasm for cardiology. Sub-speciality interest in coronary intervention with demonstration of significant experience commensurate with independent practice
* Other sub-speciality interest in imaging, or heart failure or devices
Additional Criteria
* Appropriate levels of clinical knowledge
* Shows awareness of own limitations
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical diagnosis and care of patients
* Ability to prioritise clinical need
* Ability to effectively organise oneself and own work
* Ability to take a lead in developing/managing a clinical area
* Ability to change and adapt their work practices to respond to rapidly changing circumstances
* Able to operate effectively under pressure, cope with setbacks, be self-aware
* Ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
* Ability to see patients as people, empathise, work co-operatively with others, be open and non-defensive, and maintain a sense of humour
* Ability to use a non-judgemental approach to patients and colleagues regardless of their sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs or financial status
* Car owner and driver
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.
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