Locum Consultant Cardiologist

Job summary

Locum Consultant Cardiologist - Fixed term - 6 month contract

The successful applicant will be part of a team of consultants (cardiologists and physicians) whose primary responsibility is CDU on a shift pattern through the week at present with the future intention of extending into the evenings and weekends. There will be support in the CDU by middle grade and junior staffing plus specialist nurses and advanced nurse practitioners. We are in the process of designing rapid access services for those who may not need admission. Ideally, the successful applicant will have a track record of setting up similar services within cardiology. This post will require ward rounds for admitted patients on the CDU, and review, investigation, and treatment of acutely presenting patients on the CDU and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC).

The primary area of work will be the clinical decisions unit but there may be opportunities for procedural work for example in the catheter labs. Procedural work would not be fixed sessions but will fit around CDU staffing levels and the needs of the service. There may also be a need for flexibility and offering support to outlying patients admitted under cardiology.

Main duties of the job

Key Tasks

Provide a consultant led cardiology service in the Clinical Decisions Unit (CDU) Develop pathways for ambulatory care, admission avoidance, and streaming to appropriate services Support the general cardiology service and be responsible for the care of patients within cardiology services across UHL Supervise, teach, and train junior medical staff and medical students Work with colleagues on the other sites within UHL to deliver an excellent service Undertake high standard and timely managerial duties ( clinical administration) which support clinical care Participate in research Comply with the duties and responsibilities detailed in the job description

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

Here at Leicester's Hospitals, we believe our purpose is to deliver Caring at its Best. To achieve this, we need the best staff, the right attitude and lots of energy. Creating a hospital where patients choose to come and where staff want to work is important. We continue to develop our services and are always looking for talented individuals who can add value to the care we provide, grow with us, and share in our on-going success.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The overriding purpose is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement, including:

Responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department; Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences; To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local GPs and commissioners within the local CCGs; Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures; Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally; Participating in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in CPD CPD is provided in job plans and attendance at audit and other governance meetings is mandatory; Managerial, including budgetary responsibilities where appropriate and compliance with standing orders and standing financial instructions of the Trust.; In line with GMC Good Medical Practice it is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work. The post-holder is expected to respond in a timely fashion to legitimate requests from Trust officers this might include investigations of incidents or complaints. The post-holder is expected to participate in teaching and training of junior staff and other clinical staff groups. The appointee will also have supervision responsibilities for junior medical staff within the specialty. If appropriate the post-holder will be named in the 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. The post-holder is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose. The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes appropriate to role. The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend / keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated. Person Specification

Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours

Essential

Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Qualifications

Essential

MB BS or Equivalent Full GMC Registration Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date MRCP / MRCS or equivalent Current BLS Certification

Desirable

Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations Higher degree eg MSc, MD/PhD, MSc or equivalent Track record in Cardiovascular research (grants, publications, collaborations)

Experience / Clinical Skills

Essential

Fully trained in Cardiology with a subspecialty interest Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan. Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems. Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach. Comfortable with complex issues such as multisystem disease, frailty. Able to make timely and good clinical decisions without inappropriate or excessive investigations.

Desirable

Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest. Advanced knowledge, skills, and experience in devices or cardio-oncology Post-CCT experience in devices or cardio-oncology

Management

Essential

Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors. Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles. Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload. Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills). Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.

Desirable

Evidence of management and administration experience. Management training on an accredited course. Awareness of Service Development issues.

Communication Skills / Motivation

Essential

Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues. To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding. Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence Personal integrity and reliability. Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff.

Desirable

High standard of presentation both written and verbal Demonstrable track record of successful change management Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided.

Audit/ Quality Improvement

Essential

Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit. Participation in a quality improvement programme Experience of quality improvement work and audit

Desirable

Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement. Published Audit including quality improvement. Track record in service development

Research

Essential

Understanding and interest in research. Ability to appraise research critically Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects. Evidence of recent research and development activity

Desirable

Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty.

Teaching

Essential

Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates. Appraisal and assessment skills. Ability to asses clinical competencies Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.

Desirable

Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching. Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training.

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