Job summary
A high performing organisation, rated good by the CQC, witha track record of success. This is an exciting time to join the Acute Medicineand Medicine Specialties Teams at County Durham and Darlington NHS FoundationTrust. The aspirations for our patient focused services are bold. We are aforward thinking team that prides itself on providing high quality clinicalcare. We aim to have a true 7 day service and, to realise that aim, we areincreasing our consultant physician workforce by 50% over the next 2 years.There will also be a marked increase in junior medical and other clinical staffto support this development.
We are an enthusiastic and motivated unit providing ampleopportunities to develop and reshape the delivery of Cardiology services inCounty Durham and Darlington. We are looking for new colleagues who will beable to work with us to achieve this goal.
We see this as a great opportunity for those whohave traditionally worked within the hospital and those moving into their firstconsultant post to make a difference to the Cardiology service inCounty Durham and Darlington.
Main duties of the job
The basic contract is for 10 programmed activites (PAs) withelective outpatient work and inpatient care in Cardiology. These duties will beshared with the other consultants based in UHND and DMH.
The successful candidates willprovide skills in Cardiology but will be encouraged to develop additionalspecial expertise of their choosing to complement the special interests of theother consultants within the Trust.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holders will be expected to undertake clinical workin conjunction with their clinical colleagues and other professional staff inorder to maintain and develop the Cardiology Service.
The following are subject to change as the Trust seeks newways of working.
The post-holders will be based at theUniversity Hospital North Durham or Darlington Memorial Hospital, withcommitment to in-patient out-patient services in associated hospitals withinthe Trust.
The post-holderswill undertake clinicalwork in conjunctionwith theircolleagues and otherprofessional staff in order to maintain and develop cardiology services anddevelop specialist skills in accordance with the needs of the department. Theywill be responsible in conjunction with colleagues for planning futuredevelopments of these services.
The postholders will work with colleagues to develop services in the community whereappropriate.
The postholders will share responsibility with the other Cardiologists in the trust tomaintain and develop specialist services.
The postholders will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and will provide a comprehensive clinical service to consultantcolleagues in other clinical disciplines in the hospital and to generalpractitioners in County Durham
Formanagement purposes and use of resources you will be accountable to theClinical Director and will ensure the effective and efficient use of resourcesallocated.
The postholders will be responsible for the professional and educational supervision ofjunior staff.
The postholders will participate in the postgraduate teaching of medical staff andundergraduates attached to the Trust and in the training of all grades of staffin hospital and community.
Researchactivities, which are considered to be an inherent part of normal clinicalduties, will be encouraged and limited research funding may be availablefollowing successful applications to the local research and developmentcommittee.
ContinuingProfessional Development (CPD) - the post holders is responsible for ensuringthat he/she meets the national requirements for CPD, both internal andexternal. Youwill be expected toattend regularly, and contribute to, the educational programmed activity heldby the Directorate.
It isexpected that the appointee will actively and regularly participate in allclinical audit.
The postholders will be expected to participate in clinical governance arrangements inline with national andlocal guidelines andin respect ofundergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the Trust inaccordance with current best practice.
The postholders will be expected to deputise in the absence of colleagues in cases ofannual leave, study leave and sickness as far as is practicable.
The post holders will uphold the visionsof the Trust and work with the team to help deliver 7 day services for Cardiologyservices which we are working towards.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
1. Good clinical skills
2. To be able to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems within the service
3. Understands factors affecting patient safety
4. Experience and understanding of audit and conducting clinical audit
5. Demonstrates awareness of developing situations in clinical environment
6. Demonstrates ability to solve problems & make timely decisions, even when under pressure
7. Able to use IT to enhance patient care
Desirable
8. Ability to use the evidence base and clinical to support decision making
Experience
Essential
9. Competency in management and assessment of all areas of general cardiology at level expected on completion of specialist training in cardiology or non-UK equivalent.
10. Experience of supervising, training and teaching trainees
11. Able to provide evidence of career planning through appraisal process
12. Evidence of being up to date with professional development
Desirable
13. Training in sub-specialty complementary to that of the existing Consultants
Statutory Registration
Essential
14. Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise
Qualifications
Essential
15. MBBS or equivalent
16. MRCP (UK) or equivalent
17. To be on, or within 6 months of being on, the GMC Specialist Register in Cardiology via a CCT in Cardiology or equivalent CESR, at the time of interview
Desirable
18. Research degree, Masters degree or Teaching Qualification
19. Certificate of Medical Education or other formal training programme
20. MD/PhD
Special Requirements
Essential
21. Previous management experience
22. Previous active involvement in audit
23. Awareness of managerial role of a consultant in the NHS
24. Able to demonstrate evidence of NHS management skills ability to organise and prioritise own work.
25. Ability to delegate appropriately to trainee/non-consultant
26. Demonstrates ability to work effectively on strategic or long-term issues with colleagues within the NHS and with staff from other agencies
27. Demonstrates ability to lead team and to operate as effective team member
28. Demonstrates successful discharge of managerial responsibilities (if previous consultant experience)
29. Demonstrates skills in planning, management and organisation.
30. Teaching Experiance
31. Evidence of active teaching of
32. undergraduates, junior doctors and nurses
33. A strong commitment to undergraduate education
34. An interest in teaching all grades of hospital and professional staff
35. Personal Skills
36. Willingness and ability to participate equally in a multi-disciplinary team
37. Able to cope with stress
38. Good discipline and motivation
39. Flexible team worker
40. Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
41. Demonstrates empathy when communicating with patients and relatives/carers, including the response to complaints
42. Commitment to CME and CPD Willingness to undertake additional
43. professional duties
44. Demonstrates honesty, integrity and awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues relevant to emergency medicine
45. Demonstrates interest and realistic insight into future role(s) of emergency medicine and external factors that may affect it
46. Demonstrates punctuality, being able to organise self, and flexibility
47. Demonstrates non-prejudicial or non-judgmental attitude to others
48. Demonstrates self-awareness and ability to respond constructively to feedback
Desirable
49. Willingness to become involved in departmental research projects and to lead some research or academic development
50. Extracurricular activities or achievements in local area
51. Demonstrates awareness of health, social and economic challenges facing the community served by the relevant departments