Consultant Cardiologist
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
• Job plans providing flexibility and a healthy work/life balance.
• The opportunity to be part of an experienced and supportive Cardiology MDT
• A generous relocation package
• Dedicated relocation support & pastoral care provided by a specialist team for both home and international recruits
We have recently recruited a new Consultant Cardiologist and are now looking to expand and develop the consultant workforce within Cardiology even further. As part of this expansion, we want to welcome another consultant to join our friendly, dynamic and enthusiastic team of Cardiologists based at Scarborough Hospital.
Candidates with an interest in general cardiology, imaging and heart failure are encouraged to apply. Unfortunately, we are unable to support interventional cardiology at this time.
The post is offered as 10 programmed activities (PAs) over five days and is currently working toward the implementation of a cardiology on call service in 2023 which will then provide 24/7 cover. We are open to discuss any specific or specialised job plans that candidates may desire, including flexible/less than full time working. The department strives to achieve a collective work ethos to help to maintain long term sustainability to work-life balance. Whether you are interested in a sub-specialty commitment, teaching, research or quality improvement projects, we are excited to explore these opportunities with you.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative department which offers exciting opportunities in Cardiorespiratory, ED interface, acute care and will be an integral part of the team in delivering the move into a new Cardiac Unit scheduled to open in 2025
The Trust is committed to offering you:-
• A job plan that provides a healthy work/life balance & flexibility
• Employee Health & Wellbeing Service
• NHS Discount/Staff Benefits Scheme
• Relocation package up to £18,000
• Relocation support & pastoral care provided by a dedicated team for international recruits
• Consultant Development Programme
• Opportunities for teaching & research
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York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles, and which includes Scarborough and Bridlington. We are the largest provider of healthcare in the region and we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sites
Our mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve.
We’re situated in a fantastic part of the country: home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York, which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK.
In joining the Trust, you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits including health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts. There is also a competitive relocation package of up to £18,000. To support your learning and development you will be entitled to a study leave budget of £3,000 across three years, along with support from our learning and development team. The Trust also offers an extra 2 days annual leave for consultants on top of the existing allowance as detailed in the 2008 - Consultant Terms and Conditions. More information can be found on the Trust’s website in the ‘Working for Us’ section.
For more information please see the job description attached
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
This advert closes on Friday 7 Feb 2025
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