Job summary Locum Consultant Cardiologist -In-Reach Team (10 PA post) There is an exciting locum opportunity to join the diverse Cardiology team at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Applications are invited for the above locum post to join our current team of 11 Cardiology Consultants with varying specialist interests including Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Imaging, CMRI, Heart Failure and Cardiology In-Reach Service based at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital. We are a friendly, dynamic, innovative and future focussed department; and, are seeking like-minded individual that will complement and enhance our existing Cardiology In-Reach team. Main duties of the job Locum Consultant Cardiologist - In-Reach Team - Key Tasks Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all patients presenting to the Hospital. To share, with colleagues in the Cardiology Department the management of all adult patients with Cardiology disorders referred to the Trust. To participate in a cardiology on-call rota and in-reach rota as required providing specialist, timely advice in line with the seven day service national agenda and trust service need. To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning quality and safety governance. To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD). About us Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology. Our Values We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum Contract Locum Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 418-M-GM-042 Job locations Luton and Dunstable Hospital Lewsey Road, Luton LU4 0DZ Job description Job responsibilities The appointee will join the Cardiology department in the delivery of clinical excellence within the practice of general Cardiology in an acute setting in offering in-reach work. The successful candidate will complement the consultant capacity to enable an effective and seamless service for cardiology in both in-patient and elective settings through a dedicated in-reach service supporting acute care of cardiology patients in the emergency department, acute medical wards, and SDEC (Same day emergency care) areas. This will also include ward rounds, Consultant to Consultant referrals, GP Advice and Guidance, MDT meetings and general Cardiology outpatient clinics and hot clinics. The appointee will participate in the provision of seven day cover in the form of separate weekday and weekend rotas to review patients outside of the Cardiology bed base (Emergency Department and Acute wards) and provide cardiology on-call. This will support senior specialist decision making at the front door. The post-holder and other consultant colleagues will be expected to cover each others absences on annual or study leave within the In-reach team and may be asked to cover other mandatory areas to support service provision. A Needs Based Care (NBC) model is embedded across the Medicine Clinical Service Lines (CSLs) where timely allocation is predicated on a patients clinical need and not on age. Early allocation of patients to a speciality team according to their clinical need, improved continuity of care across seven days, with minimal handovers and an identified single responsible consultant is associated with safer practice, improved clinical outcomes and higher levels of patient and workforce satisfaction. Weekly work commitments are usually within the European directives on working hours and influenced by the Royal College of Physicians recommendations, the new consultant contract and specified in the Job Plan. The senior cardiologists in the department will act as mentors for new consultants, along with the other consultants in their absence. All clinical issues are openly discussed at formal and informal meetings. The allocation of programmed activities will be based on 8.5 PAs for direct clinical care and 1.5 PAs for supporting professional activities. The detailed job plans will be agreed in consultation with the Clinical Director and the Consultants in the Department, with the approval of the Medical Director and Chief Executive or his/ her representative. The job plans will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultants duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, educational and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it will provide personal objectives, including details of links to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives. The pattern of work may change in the future to meet local changing needs and annual review meetings will take place in line with the new Consultant Contract, job planning and appraisal arrangements. Job description Job responsibilities The appointee will join the Cardiology department in the delivery of clinical excellence within the practice of general Cardiology in an acute setting in offering in-reach work. The successful candidate will complement the consultant capacity to enable an effective and seamless service for cardiology in both in-patient and elective settings through a dedicated in-reach service supporting acute care of cardiology patients in the emergency department, acute medical wards, and SDEC (Same day emergency care) areas. This will also include ward rounds, Consultant to Consultant referrals, GP Advice and Guidance, MDT meetings and general Cardiology outpatient clinics and hot clinics. The appointee will participate in the provision of seven day cover in the form of separate weekday and weekend rotas to review patients outside of the Cardiology bed base (Emergency Department and Acute wards) and provide cardiology on-call. This will support senior specialist decision making at the front door. The post-holder and other consultant colleagues will be expected to cover each others absences on annual or study leave within the In-reach team and may be asked to cover other mandatory areas to support service provision. A Needs Based Care (NBC) model is embedded across the Medicine Clinical Service Lines (CSLs) where timely allocation is predicated on a patients clinical need and not on age. Early allocation of patients to a speciality team according to their clinical need, improved continuity of care across seven days, with minimal handovers and an identified single responsible consultant is associated with safer practice, improved clinical outcomes and higher levels of patient and workforce satisfaction. Weekly work commitments are usually within the European directives on working hours and influenced by the Royal College of Physicians recommendations, the new consultant contract and specified in the Job Plan. The senior cardiologists in the department will act as mentors for new consultants, along with the other consultants in their absence. All clinical issues are openly discussed at formal and informal meetings. The allocation of programmed activities will be based on 8.5 PAs for direct clinical care and 1.5 PAs for supporting professional activities. The detailed job plans will be agreed in consultation with the Clinical Director and the Consultants in the Department, with the approval of the Medical Director and Chief Executive or his/ her representative. The job plans will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultants duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, educational and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it will provide personal objectives, including details of links to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives. The pattern of work may change in the future to meet local changing needs and annual review meetings will take place in line with the new Consultant Contract, job planning and appraisal arrangements. Person Specification Research Essential Knowledge of the principles of research and ability to interpret and apply clinical research. Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems. Desirable Ability to supervise postgraduate research. Training Essential CCT in cardiology or Training and experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT (or within 6 months of it being issued). Desirable Accreditation or higher level training to provide subspecialist services in heart failure and/ or imaging. Qualifications Essential MB ChB or Equivalent. MRCP Desirable Post graduate qualification MSc, MD, PhD, MA, Masters in Education Clinical Experience Essential Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Cardiology. Able to offer expert clinical opinion on all aspects within Cardiology Experience in managing general cardiology patients and cardiac emergencies. Sound knowledge of radiation protection, including IRMER accreditation. Desirable Training and experience in managing acute cardiac emergencies and presentation at emergency department and acute medicine. Experience of working on medical or cardiology rota Personal Attributes Essential Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff. Able to organise and prioritise workload. Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances. Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks. Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level Able and willing to work with consultant colleagues in equitable sharing of clinical, non-clinical and on-call duties. Ability to present effectively to an audience, using variety of methods and to respond to questions. Management and Administrative Experience Essential Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service. Ability to manage and lead department. Ability to organise and manage out-patient priorities and waiting lists. Desirable Ability to share departmental management duties e.g. staff rotas Teaching Essential Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students. Completed a Teaching the Teachers or similar course. Desirable Interest in teaching medical, nursing and other groups of staff. Person Specification Research Essential Knowledge of the principles of research and ability to interpret and apply clinical research. Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems. Desirable Ability to supervise postgraduate research. Training Essential CCT in cardiology or Training and experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT (or within 6 months of it being issued). Desirable Accreditation or higher level training to provide subspecialist services in heart failure and/ or imaging. Qualifications Essential MB ChB or Equivalent. MRCP Desirable Post graduate qualification MSc, MD, PhD, MA, Masters in Education Clinical Experience Essential Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Cardiology. Able to offer expert clinical opinion on all aspects within Cardiology Experience in managing general cardiology patients and cardiac emergencies. Sound knowledge of radiation protection, including IRMER accreditation. Desirable Training and experience in managing acute cardiac emergencies and presentation at emergency department and acute medicine. Experience of working on medical or cardiology rota Personal Attributes Essential Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff. Able to organise and prioritise workload. Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances. Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks. Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level Able and willing to work with consultant colleagues in equitable sharing of clinical, non-clinical and on-call duties. Ability to present effectively to an audience, using variety of methods and to respond to questions. Management and Administrative Experience Essential Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service. Ability to manage and lead department. Ability to organise and manage out-patient priorities and waiting lists. Desirable Ability to share departmental management duties e.g. staff rotas Teaching Essential Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students. Completed a Teaching the Teachers or similar course. Desirable Interest in teaching medical, nursing and other groups of staff. 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 Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Luton and Dunstable Hospital Lewsey Road, Luton LU4 0DZ Employer's website https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)