Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for a Locum Consultant Cardiologist to join the Cardiology department at Epsom & St Helier Hospitals on a 5 PA part time, 6 month fixed term contract. We are looking to recruit a motivated and dynamic candidate to support the department in delivering against key national and organisational objectives. An applicant with subspecialty interest in either Interventional Cardiology or Arrhythmia is desirable, but not essential. Main duties of the job For a detailed summary of the main duties of this post, please refer to the enclosed Job Description and Person specification. About us St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. This post will be to cover the St Helier hospital site primarily. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 343-LCON-169 Job locations St Helier Hospital Wrythe Lane Carshalton SM5 1AA Job description Job responsibilities For a detailed breakdown of responsibilities, please refer to the enclosed Job Description and Person specification. Job description Job responsibilities For a detailed breakdown of responsibilities, please refer to the enclosed Job Description and Person specification. Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC Entry on to the Specialist Register in Cardiovascular Medicine or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. MRCP or equivalent Desirable MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence or relevant research Extensive experience in either Interventional Cardiology techniques, or Arrhythmia management Teaching & Research Experience Essential Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees Ability to teach clinical skills Ability to contribute to change management Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems Ability to critically review research Desirable Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/postgraduates Experience of supervising junior doctors Experience of teaching lay groups and other staff groups Ability to supervise postgraduate research Clinical, Management and Administrative Experience Essential High standard of clinical skill and expertise in General Medicine Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the in-reach rota for General Cardiology Audit/Research experience Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CESR Supervision of post-graduate trainees Excellent time management skills Experience and understanding of Clinical Governance Ability to organise inpatient and outpatient waiting lists Desirable Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work in a multi- disciplinary team Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centered service Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement Good interpersonal skills Enquiring, critical approach to work Ability to communicate with patients and relatives Commitment to continuing professional development Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service Able to make own arrangements for travel between working sites Language Essential Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC Entry on to the Specialist Register in Cardiovascular Medicine or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. MRCP or equivalent Desirable MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence or relevant research Extensive experience in either Interventional Cardiology techniques, or Arrhythmia management Teaching & Research Experience Essential Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees Ability to teach clinical skills Ability to contribute to change management Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems Ability to critically review research Desirable Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/postgraduates Experience of supervising junior doctors Experience of teaching lay groups and other staff groups Ability to supervise postgraduate research Clinical, Management and Administrative Experience Essential High standard of clinical skill and expertise in General Medicine Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the in-reach rota for General Cardiology Audit/Research experience Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CESR Supervision of post-graduate trainees Excellent time management skills Experience and understanding of Clinical Governance Ability to organise inpatient and outpatient waiting lists Desirable Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work in a multi- disciplinary team Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centered service Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement Good interpersonal skills Enquiring, critical approach to work Ability to communicate with patients and relatives Commitment to continuing professional development Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service Able to make own arrangements for travel between working sites Language Essential Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements 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 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Address St Helier Hospital Wrythe Lane Carshalton SM5 1AA Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)