Job overview

Consultant Cardiologist - Coronary Intervention

The successful applicant will be part of a team of consultant cardiologists  whose primary responsibility is the provision of the Coronary Intervention service for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) providing high quality efficient coronary intervention for emergency and non-emergency cases, including efficient and effective intervention in some difficult or “high risk” cases (e.g. surgically declined, unstable).

This role will provide high quality general cardiology services to patients on base wards and CCU and participate in the interventional on-call rota (Currently a 1:10). Annual departmental volume of primary PCI consistently just over 400 pa. Interventional cardiologists may be expected to carry out temporary pacing and pericardial drain procedures out of hours.

We carry out approximately 1,400 coronary interventions a year, largely from our local catchment population of approximately 1 million. IVUS, OCT, and pressure wire testing are routinely available for any case requiring them and we have huge expertise in complex coronary intervention including left main stem procedures, challenging anatomy, rotablation, and chronic total occlusion PCI. A weekly MDT supports decision making. There are 5 high specification catheterisation laboratories and a hybrid theatre which together cater for coronary and structural intervention, electrophysiology, pacing, and interventional paediatric cardiac procedures. 

Main duties of the job

·    Provide high quality efficient coronary intervention for emergency and non-emergency cases, including efficient and effective intervention in some difficult or “high risk” cases (e.g. surgically declined, unstable).

·     Catheterisation laboratory sessions typically – 1 elective session, 1 to 2 acute lists per week. A typical session will usually involve 4 standard cases but this varies with case complexity and acuity. At present we continue to do angiography with follow-on PCI in a significant proportion of cases.

·  Provide high quality general cardiology services to patients on base wards and CCU.

· Participate in the interventional on-call rota (Currently a 1:10). Annual departmental volume of primary PCI consistently just over 400 pa. Interventional cardiologists may be expected to carry out temporary pacing and pericardial drain procedures out of hours.

·      Support the general cardiology service and be responsible for the care of patients within cardiology services across UHL

· To support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement

·  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; 

Working for our organisation

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:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

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.