Consultant Cardiologist

This substantive post is suitable for an individual with broad based cardiology training and specialist interests that will complement and enhance the existing services.
There are plans to expand the heart failure service so subspecialty expertise in this area would be welcome and with the building of the new Bolton College of Medical sciences underway, an interest in medical education would also be welcomed.
You will join six existing Consultant Cardiologists with interests in pacing and devices (2), advanced cardiac imaging (2) and cardiac failure (2) with recruitment plans in place for another full time substantive imaging consultant appointment (ie a total of 3 imaging consultants).
In addition to those consultants providing an inpatient service, we have a full time consultant supporting the outpatient service and rapid access clinics and another part time consultant supporting general cardiology and device therapy.
Full secretarial support will be provided with office accommodation in the Cardiac Investigation Department equipped with computer and internet access.
It is expected that you would undertake the equivalent of one new and one follow up outpatient clinic per week covering a range of general cardiac conditions.
You and the present cardiologists will run an integrated ward-based service for CCU and C1 ward and will undertake new and follow-up outpatient clinics. It is anticipated that the post holder will have a background in general cardiology and a specialist interest that compliments and enhances our current services.
Royal Bolton Hospital has a catchment population of approx. There is a 10 bedded Coronary Care Unit and a 25 bedded cardiology ward. The Cardiology/ECG Dept. Nuclear Cardiology is available on site. There will be 8 full time Cardiologists at Royal Bolton Hospital following the appointment to this post. You will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.
To maintain a special interest in cardiac imaging .
# To collaborate with incumbent colleagues in developing innovative working practices such as flexible working week, out-reach clinics and community based activity as appropriate.
# To participate in the Cardiology on-call rota with consultant colleagues.
# The professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.
# Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required, and for contributing to post-graduate and continuing medical education activity, locally, regionally and nationally.
# The Trust supports the requirements for Continuing Professional Development as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
# These include membership of the Acute Adult Division.

Basic Medical Qualification MRCP
On the specialist register in Cardiology or on the register by the time of taking up appointment
MD or PhD

Knowledge and experience of invasive and non-invasive cardiology

Training Expected
Minimum 6 years experience in Cardiology

Accredited in Cardiology with sub-speciality expertise that complements existing services

Academic Achievements
Outward looking Good networking skills Excellent patient communication Interested in teaching
Current driving license/use of car for work

Able to participate in on-call rota