Job summary
Employer heading
Consultant in Cardiology (With a Specialist Interest in Heart Failure)
Consultant
Job overview
We are looking for an expert in Heart Failure, with linked skills in cardiac MRI or complex device implantation. Expertise in complementary areas such as Advanced Echocardiography, Inherited Cardiac Conditions, Maternal and Congenital Heart Disease or Cardio-oncology would be considered. This is a permanent appointment to a vacant position within a team of 18 full time consultants working across the organisation.
Main duties of the job
The Heart Failure service works closely with Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust to deliver comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services across the region. This is a permanent appointment to a vacant position within a team of 18 full time consultants working across the organisation.
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.
We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there’s never been a better time to join us.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable criteria
- GMC Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
- Research qualification or other post graduate degree
Skills and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Interventional Cardiology experience satisfying BCIS recommendations.
- Working NHS experience
- Experience in all aspects of clinical cardiology and emergency
Desirable criteria
- Experience in complex coronary
Clinical Governance, Personal/Professional Attributes & Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Experience of Audit
- Understanding of clinical incident reporting & risk management
- Evidence of participation in annual appraisal
- Upholds and models the Trust values
- Adheres to the GMC code of conduct
- Can demonstrate the ability and willingness to travel across sites effectively
- Reside within an hour of all sites when on call
Desirable criteria
- Experience of service improvement
- Previous involvement in education & training
- Interest in research & development
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr James Rosengarten
- Job title
- Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
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