Consultant Cardiologist

Job summary

A specialist interest in cardiac imaging is required. This is a substantive post currently held by a locum consultant with special interest in cardiac imaging at Royal Bolton and will be complimented by the appointment of an additional imaging consultant to support the development of CT Coronary angiography on site whilst ensuring that functional imaging is completed in a timely fashion.

You will join five substantive existing Consultant Cardiologists with interests in pacing and devices (2), advanced cardiac imaging (1) and cardiac failure (2) with recruitment plans for another full time substantive imaging consultant appointment (ie a total of 3 imaging consultants) and another consultant with a complimentary subspecialty interest.

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.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the care of patients admitted to the CCU on the days that you are on call.

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. The ward based service is supported by frailty input.

It is anticipated that the post holder will have a background in general cardiology and a specialist interest in cardiac imaging specifically, transthoracic, transoesophageal and dobutamine stress imaging and cardiac CT but other imaging experience such a CMR may be considered although it must be recognised that this will not be delivered on site in Bolton.

About us

Royal Bolton Hospital has a catchment population of approx. 350,000 people. There is a 10 bedded Coronary Care Unit and a 25 bedded cardiology ward. The Cardiology/ECG Dept undertakes a full range of non-invasive investigation and pacemaker/ICD follow up. 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.

You must be fully registered with the GMC and on the Specialist Register, or within 6 months of attaining your CCT or equivalent at interview stage.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be contracted for continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge and for the proper functioning of your clinical department. You will be required to undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of your patients and the running of your clinical department. To maintain a special interest in cardiac imaging and general cardiology. 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. You will be expected to provide emergency cover on reciprocal basis for consultant colleagues' periods of leave. 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. You will be encouraged to develop and continue your own research interests and to join in the research activities of the department/Trust. Managerial, including budgetary responsibilities where appropriate. These include membership of the Acute Adult Division. Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Basic Medical Qualification MRCP

Desirable

MD or PhD

Higher Qualification

Essential

On the specialist register in Cardiology or on the register by the time of taking up appointment

Personal Circumstances

Essential

Current driving license/use of car for work

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge and experience of invasive and non-invasive cardiology

Desirable

CMR expertise

Clinical Expertise in Speciality/Sub-speciality

Essential

Accredited in Cardiology with sub-speciality expertise in Cardiac imaging-echocardiography and CTCA

Training Expected

Essential

Minimum 6 years experience in Cardiology

Management/Audit

Essential

Participation in Clinical Audit

Desirable

Evidence of service development

Academic Achievements

Essential

Acknowledgement of evidence-based practice

Research/ Publications

Essential

Research experience and publications

Desirable

Research degree

Personal Skills

Essential

Outward looking Good networking skills Excellent patient communication Interested in teaching Ability to work in multi-professional team

Desirable

Team management skills Able to participate in on-call rota

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