Job summary
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.
We are seeking to appoint a Consultant Cardiologist with subspecialty expertise in imaging, devices, heart failure, or cardio oncology.
The applicant will be based at either Musgrove Park Hospital Taunton or Yeovil district hospital, contributing to ward rounds, general cardiology, outpatient clinics, and subspecialty sessions. If based at Musgrove, 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 but will not contribute to the acute medical on-call rotas.
Main duties of the job
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 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, with opportunities 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.
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:
1. Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
2. NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
3. Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
4. 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.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* 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
Desirable
* MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience
Essential
* Demonstrable commitment and enthusiasm for cardiology.
* Sub-specialty interest in imaging, heart failure, or devices.
Desirable
* Sub-specialty medicine, care of elderly, oncology
Additional Criteria
Essential
* 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, and 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.
Desirable
* 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, and 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.
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