This is an exciting opportunity for the successful applicants to join 16 existing consultant Cardiologists and to help support and develop our services to deliver the highest quality care across Somerset; we can offer you a fantastic working environment, collaborative and supportive colleagues, and many opportunities to develop and further your career.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to appoint a Consultant Cardiologist with subspecialty expertise in imaging, or devices and/or heart failure/cardio oncology.
The applicant will be based with an option of either Musgrove Park Hospital Taunton or Yeovil district hospital contributing to the delivery of ward rounds, general cardiology, outpatient clinics, and subspecialty sessions. If Musgrove based, all non-interventional consultants will be expected to contribute to cross-site working at Yeovil. The applicant will also contribute to a weekend Cardiology CCU ward round rota. They will not contribute to the acute medical on-call rotas.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
* Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
* NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
* Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
* A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Job responsibilities
Main Duties of the Post
Clinical Duties
The successful applicant will be based at Musgrove Park Hospital; however, a Yeovil hospital base will also be considered if preferable. They will contribute to general cardiology commitments and will undertake ward rounds on CCU and cardiology ward, general cardiology outpatient clinics, and subspecialty clinics where appropriate - there will be on average 2 clinics per week. Subspecialty work will also be undertaken at Musgrove Park Hospital but there may also be opportunity for sessions at Yeovil and outreach clinics at community hospitals. The successful applicant will contribute to the weekend Cardiology CCU ward round rota. There will be flexibility to create a job plan timetable that meets the needs of the service and is attractive to the successful applicant. There will be provision of time for administrative tasks and SPA in line with the job plans of the other consultant cardiologists. In time, all non-interventional consultant cardiologists based at Musgrove Park Hospital will undertake some cross-site working at Yeovil.
Outpatient clinic templates are based on ABN and BCS guidelines for new and follow-up patients. The ward work levels vary, but the time allocated in the job plan will reflect the average time taken per week/month covering the wards. Pacing lists are variable with operator but in general 3 simple devices or 2 complex devices are listed for each session. Complex echo lists are based on 45-minute slots for DSE and 60-minute slots for TOE. CT and MRI lists are run as per BSCI guidelines.
Teaching and Supervision of Junior Medical Staff and Students
The post holder will be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. Where appropriate, the post holder will be named in the educational contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers. In liaison with the Director of Postgraduate Medical Education, the post holder will be required to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education. They will join the other consultants in providing clinical teaching to Bristol and Plymouth medical students from years 3 and 5 and also to junior doctors.
Study, Research and Continuing Professional Development
The post holder will be entitled to 30 days study leave within a 3-year period (pro rata for part-time posts) as stated in the Terms and Conditions of Service.
The Trust is committed to ensuring that support is given for Continuing professional development and Medical Education. The post holder will be required to fulfil the requirements laid down by the relevant Royal College, and to fulfil the requirements for revalidation laid down by the General Medical Council.
Research is encouraged, particularly when this is appropriate to the professional development of the successful candidate and to the service development of the department. Opportunities are available within the Trust with applications for funding coordinated by the Clinical Director.
Audit
The post holder will be required to take part in the relevant national audits that apply to their work. The Trust has an audit department which supports and monitors such activity. There is an active Trust Clinical Audit Committee.
Specialist Interest and Expertise
You will be encouraged to develop your special interests in line with the needs of the service.
Clinical Governance
All clinical staff are accountable and responsible for their own clinical competence and should limit their actions to those for which they are deemed competent. Clinical staff are also required to comply with the requirements of their professional organisations regarding supervision. A mentoring scheme is available to all new Consultants.
Administration/Budgetary Responsibilities
The post holders will have responsibility for undertaking administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the administration of the department. This is accounted for in DCC and SPA allocations.
Management Duties
The post holders will attend and contribute to the cardiology multidisciplinary meetings and will attend and contribute to such other meetings as are necessary for the development of the service.
Cover for Colleagues and Emergencies
The Cardiology Consultants will provide cover for team colleagues in their absence and deal with emergencies as the occasion demands.
Appraisal, Job Planning and Mandatory annual training
The successful candidate will be required to participate actively in the annual appraisal and job planning process. In addition, you will be expected to attend mandatory annual update training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GMC registered
* Entry onto Specialist register with CCT in cardiology 6 months of date of interview for this post
* MRCP (UK) or equivalent
* ALS provider
* MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience
* Demonstrable commitment and enthusiasm for cardiology.
* Sub-speciality e.g. interest in imaging, or heart failure or devices
* Sub-speciality medicine, care of elderly, oncology
Additional Criteria
* Clear, logical thought processes displaying an analytical/scientific approach.
* Evidence of ability to mentor staff, both medical and nursing
* Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
* Ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, and negotiate.
* Ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
* Is well prepared, shows self-discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines
* Shows enthusiasm and drive (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity and initiative)
* Able to display honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality
* Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
* Car owner - driver
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.
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