Consultant Cardiologist w/interest in Cardiovascular Imaging

Job summaryConsultant Cardiologist with special interest in Heart Failure and Cardiovascular ImagingApplications are invited for the substantive position of Consultant Cardiologist based at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with some sessions at Barts Health NHS Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our established multi-disciplinary team.Our department provides inpatient and outpatient cardiology services to the local community, in addition to providing cardiology support for other specialised services within the Trust. We are committed to providing high quality patient care and developing innovative service models.CV required with applicationMain duties of the jobThe post will involve participation in the inpatient Heart Failure consultation service (1 week in 3), a weekly Red Cell Cardiology clinic and a weekly General Cardiology clinic. An important additional part of the post is managing outpatient referral triage for General Cardiology at UCLH (shared with another Consultant colleague).There will 2 sessions per week (1 day) at BartsHealth NHS Trust, performing cardiac MRI scanning and reporting. Currently, the job plan also includes a commitment to providing inpatient liaison for the hospital's Cardio-Oncology service (1 in 2 rota). However, it is envisaged that this commitment will be temporary only and will change to a new, alternate week General Cardiology outpatient clinic.About usUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)National Hospital for Neurology and NeurosurgeryRoyal National ENT and Eastman Dental HospitalsUniversity College Hospital Grafton Way BuildingRoyal London Hospital for Integrated MedicineUniversity College Hospital Macmillan Cancer CentreThe Hospital for Tropical DiseasesUniversity College Hospital at Westmoreland StreetWe are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesInterested candidates are invited to visit the department and have an informal discussion about the post.Please note interviews will be held on Thursday 13th June.For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.Person Specification

Qualifications

EssentialMRCP or equivalentMBBS, or equivalentCCT (or within 6 months of date of interview) or equivalent in CardiologyDesirableHigher degree, e.g. MD/PhDKBA in cardiology

Knowledge and training

EssentialCompetent and trained in aspects of general cardiology and in the management of heart failure patientsHigh level knowledge and training in cardiac imaging (echocardiography) -BSE/ EACVI accreditation in TTE or equivalentTraining in MRI (Level 2 SCMR/ EACVI level 2 accreditation in CMR)DesirableTraining in MRI (Level 3 SCMR/ EACVI level 3 accreditation in CMR) or equivalent experienceSubspecialty fellowship in Heart Failure or Imaging

Management/Audit Experience

EssentialAble to provide evidence of clinical audit and demonstrate understanding of impact and challenges this brings.Ability to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of current and future NHS challenges and strategy.Ability to support team members in business planning via collaboration and discussion.DesirableEvidence of innovative approaches to healthcareExperience of audit managementExperience of setting up a service

Academic Achievements

EssentialAbility to demonstrate personal experience of clinical research and describe and discuss findings and impact.

Research

EssentialExperience of research, presentations to learned societies on topics related to cardiologyAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical/surgical problemsDesirableDemonstrate number of first name publications in indexed journals, over a variety of subjects relevant to this post.

Teaching

EssentialExperience of teaching in different of environmentsDesirableFormal teaching qualification

Personal Skills

EssentialExcellent presentational and verbal skills.Ability to motivate and develop medical trainees.Ability to manage time well to deliver objectives of the DepartmentAwareness of best practice through evidence based medicine, and personal drive to enact the change with the teamDesirableIT skills and computer literacy

Personal Qualities

EssentialSelf-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work.Organised approach to workAbility to work under pressureCaring attitude to patients.Commitment to continuing medical education.Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level.Collegiate approach to work and colleaguesAbility to drive change through collaboration and consultation with key stakeholders.Willingness to challenge the norm in a positive manner while building a team ethos, to deliver consistently high levels of care for patients in a productive and cost effective manner.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressUniversity College London Hospitals235 Euston RoadLondonNW1 2BUEmployer's websiteFor questions about the job, contact:Clinical Lead for CardiologyDr Alex Sirkeruclh.cardiology@nhs.netDate posted19 April 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
93,666 to 126,281 a year

Per annum plus London Weighting

ContractPermanentWorking pattern


Full-time


Reference number309-UCLH-4284Job locationsUniversity College London Hospitals235 Euston RoadLondonNW1 2BU