Job summary Introduction to the Cardiology Department The Cardiology department at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust aims to offer a high quality responsive service to both patients and General Practitioners for the diagnosis and treatment of suspected cardiovascular conditions. Our objective is to undertake locally all investigations and treatments that can reasonably be undertaken in the DGH environment whilst ensuring appropriate access to more specialised units. We keep under constant review the range of activities appropriate to the DGH and update our strategic plan using evidence based guidelines, based on the principle that if it can be done here it should be. The consultant staffing of the department currently consists of eight substantive Cardiologists, supported by a team of Clinical Physiologists and specialist nursing staff. Main duties of the job The over-riding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement. Duties and Responsibilities Provision with Consultant colleagues of a service to Sherwood Forest Hospitals, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department; Work with the current imaging Consultants to provide and develop non-invasive imaging services to patients at KMH and Newark hospital sites; Support junior staff for in patient wards; Provide on call cardiology on a rota basis; Provide and support out-patient and diagnostics department; About us Thank you for your interest in this role. Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020. The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care. For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England. Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you. We would love you to join us. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £51,017 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 214-MED25-6869609 Job locations King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton in Ashfield NG17 4JL Job description Job responsibilities Provision of a service to Sherwood Forest Hospitals, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department. The post holder is expected to contribute towards the teaching and training of medical students. Participating in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in CPD. The post holder must at all times carry out his/her duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy. It is the responsibility of all employees to comply with Trust Health and Safety policies and maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff. All employees have an individual responsibility to have a knowledge of and employ the basic principles of infection controlpractice and to ensure adherence to the requirements in the Infection Control Manual. In line with GMC Good Medical Practice it is the responsibility of the post holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work. Staff who have access to or transfer data are responsible for that data and must respect confidentiality and comply with the requirement of the Data Protection Act 1998, in line with the Trusts policies. The post holder is responsible for data quality and complying with the policies, procedures and accountabilityarrangements throughout the Trust for maintaining accuracy and probity in the recording of the Trusts activities. The post holder is expected to comply with Trust policies and procedures. Staff is required to comply with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in line with Trust Policy. Any other duties which may be required from time to time. Job description Job responsibilities Provision of a service to Sherwood Forest Hospitals, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department. The post holder is expected to contribute towards the teaching and training of medical students. Participating in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in CPD. The post holder must at all times carry out his/her duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy. It is the responsibility of all employees to comply with Trust Health and Safety policies and maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff. All employees have an individual responsibility to have a knowledge of and employ the basic principles of infection controlpractice and to ensure adherence to the requirements in the Infection Control Manual. In line with GMC Good Medical Practice it is the responsibility of the post holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work. Staff who have access to or transfer data are responsible for that data and must respect confidentiality and comply with the requirement of the Data Protection Act 1998, in line with the Trusts policies. The post holder is responsible for data quality and complying with the policies, procedures and accountabilityarrangements throughout the Trust for maintaining accuracy and probity in the recording of the Trusts activities. The post holder is expected to comply with Trust policies and procedures. Staff is required to comply with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in line with Trust Policy. Any other duties which may be required from time to time. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) MRCP Part 1 Desirable MRCP Part 2 Experience Essential Must have completed at least 4 years full time postgraduate training at least 1 of which must be in Medicine specialties Desirable Current experience of working within the NHS Research Essential Understanding of Evidence Based Medicine Able to appraise research Understanding of the principles of medical audit and clinical governance Completed at least one audit project related to General Medicine Teaching Essential Evidence of teaching medical students, nursing or paramedical staff A demonstrable interest in teaching Management & administrative experience Essential Understanding of the current structure of Health Services Desirable Familiar with the recent initiatives and changes in NHS Other Essential Communication skills - to have language competency and communication skills necessary to do the job safely & competently Ability to communicate effectively with team members, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit Caring attitude to patients Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and cooperate with all staff Professional attitude towards work Prepared to work flexibly Ability to organise and manage priorities Desirable Self-motivated Familiarity with IT and computer skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) MRCP Part 1 Desirable MRCP Part 2 Experience Essential Must have completed at least 4 years full time postgraduate training at least 1 of which must be in Medicine specialties Desirable Current experience of working within the NHS Research Essential Understanding of Evidence Based Medicine Able to appraise research Understanding of the principles of medical audit and clinical governance Completed at least one audit project related to General Medicine Teaching Essential Evidence of teaching medical students, nursing or paramedical staff A demonstrable interest in teaching Management & administrative experience Essential Understanding of the current structure of Health Services Desirable Familiar with the recent initiatives and changes in NHS Other Essential Communication skills - to have language competency and communication skills necessary to do the job safely & competently Ability to communicate effectively with team members, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit Caring attitude to patients Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and cooperate with all staff Professional attitude towards work Prepared to work flexibly Ability to organise and manage priorities Desirable Self-motivated Familiarity with IT and computer skills 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 Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton in Ashfield NG17 4JL Employer's website https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)