Job overview
The post is for a Consultant Cardiologist, with a special interest in congenital heart disease, forming a part of the ACHD service at Oxford University Hospitals.
The postholder’s duties will be primarily at John Radcliffe Hospital, however it will also be necessary to attend Northampton General Hospital and Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading. As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.
Main duties of the job
This post is part of the ACHD service at Oxford University Hospitals and will working alongside other consultants and members of the multidisciplinary team. The key aim is for the candidate to participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care. They will be required to contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development. The post holder with support the advanced nurse specialists perform their clinical duties. The post holder will have access to an administrator that is shared with other members of the team and will be provided with the appropriate IT equipment and support to undertake their clinical duties.
Working for our organisation
The Oxford University Hospitals Foundation NHS Trust provides integrated cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery services for health authorities in the Oxford region and for a number of health authorities in neighbouring regions. The population served is approximately .million.
The successful applicant will join the existing Consultant colleagues who currently provide comprehensive secondary and tertiary services. The NHS department works closely with the University Department of Cardiovascular Medicine with rotation of clinical lecturers between the two departments and Consultants working across both departments. Academic interests include myocardial hypertrophy, vascular biology and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging.
Cardiology provides a local service to the residents of Oxfordshire, as the local district general hospital, as well as offering a tertiary services. Good relations with colleagues in neighbouring district general hospitals ensures a flow of referrals both elective and emergency.