Job summary Applications are invited for the Consultant in Cardiologist post. This post is within the Cardiology Department/Specialist medicine care group of the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro. We are currently a team of 12 substantive Cardiologists, and 2 NHS Fixed Term Locums (covering vacancy).We aim to employ 3 further substantive Cardiologists to take us to 15 substantive Consultants delivering the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Cardiology service. This post is principally designed to support delivery of both emergency and elective PCI. The post holder should have advanced training in PCI. A programme of local PCI commenced in September 2001, and now all elective and inpatient PCI is performed on site. We have a successful complex PCI program including rotablations and CTO PCI and a 24/7 primary PCI service has run from January 2011. One catheter lab has recently undergone complete refurbishment and the second lab is currently being refurbished. Main duties of the job Applicants should also have a broad training in all aspects of Cardiology. The candidate will be expected to take part in the General Cardiology service on the wards and in out-patients. The on-call rota is manned by seven Interventional Cardiologists with no separate General Cardiology on-call. The non-interventional Cardiologists provide comprehensive weekend ward rounds. There is no general medical commitment. Applicants are required to be on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT at the time of interview. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share, while recognising that the full-time post attracts up to a 12 PA job plan. The post holder will share the in-patient management of Cardiology patients with ourexisting consultants.In-patients are managed on CIU and Roskear Wards and the CCU, although there are also outlying patients. The Cardiologists are responsible for the clinical management of all patients on the CCU and CIU. The successful 'interventional' candidate will participate in the provision of PPCI on 1:7 basis, currently attracting 2.0 PA of on call. Weekend duties will usually follow CCU / Roskear COW weeks. Please see the job description for further details. About us Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region. The Trust employs 5,000 staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods. The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally. We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community. Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career. Date posted 01 April 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 156-MS-4054 Job locations Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro TR1 3LJ Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click view the supporting document on the right hand side To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation Additional circumstances The post-holder must have a valid UK driving licence, access to transport and the ability to travel within and outside of the county, sometimes at short notice, when required We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click view the supporting document on the right hand side To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation Additional circumstances The post-holder must have a valid UK driving licence, access to transport and the ability to travel within and outside of the county, sometimes at short notice, when required We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GMC Registered with a licence to practice MRCP (UK) or an equivalent qualification GMC Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining CCT (or equivalent) at time of interview. Desirable Higher degree, eg MD or PhD Experience Essential Contemporary experience in managing Acute Cardiology Competency in coronary angiography Competency in PCI Competency in PPCI Desirable Competency in CTO/Rotablation An interest in participating in the training necessary to facilitate introduction of an RCHT based TAVI service Competency in TOE Competency in TTE Management course Teaching (medical students, peers, MDT) Experienced in clinical audit and clinical governance and the benefits of how this improves the quality of care provided to patients and ensuring this is embedded in clinical practice Practical and Intellectual skills (including any special Knowledge) Essential Strong clinical and personal credibility Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; adapts style depending on audience Conceptual and analytical skills Speak fluent English to at least I.E.L.R.S Level 7.5 Excellent IT Skills Disposition/Adjustment/Attitude Essential Flexible approach and ability to adapt to quickly changing priorities Able to operate as a change of agent and ability to work collaboratively with peers, MDT Attention to detail in all professional tasks Person Specification Qualifications Essential GMC Registered with a licence to practice MRCP (UK) or an equivalent qualification GMC Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining CCT (or equivalent) at time of interview. Desirable Higher degree, eg MD or PhD Experience Essential Contemporary experience in managing Acute Cardiology Competency in coronary angiography Competency in PCI Competency in PPCI Desirable Competency in CTO/Rotablation An interest in participating in the training necessary to facilitate introduction of an RCHT based TAVI service Competency in TOE Competency in TTE Management course Teaching (medical students, peers, MDT) Experienced in clinical audit and clinical governance and the benefits of how this improves the quality of care provided to patients and ensuring this is embedded in clinical practice Practical and Intellectual skills (including any special Knowledge) Essential Strong clinical and personal credibility Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; adapts style depending on audience Conceptual and analytical skills Speak fluent English to at least I.E.L.R.S Level 7.5 Excellent IT Skills Disposition/Adjustment/Attitude Essential Flexible approach and ability to adapt to quickly changing priorities Able to operate as a change of agent and ability to work collaboratively with peers, MDT Attention to detail in all professional tasks 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Address Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro TR1 3LJ Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)