Cardiology Consultant with Interest in Cardiac Imaging & Heart Failure in Romford

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Consultant Cardiologist at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. The Trust is seeking to appoint a Substantive Consultant Cardiologist with a special interest in cardiovascular imaging plus heart failure. The duties of this post are currently being undertaken by a locum appointment.

Main duties of the job:

• The post holder can expect the opportunity to work with a group of dynamic and highly motivated colleagues.
• The successful applicant will require a broad clinical knowledge and experience of managing General Cardiology patients as this post includes Coronary Care Unit ward rounds, outpatient clinics, reviewing in-patient referrals and participating in the General Cardiology on-call rota covering both acute hospital sites and providing Advice and Guidance and electronic triage of GP referrals.
• The successful candidate will work sessions at Queens Hospital and King George Hospital in accordance with their agreed job plan and will participate in General Cardiology on-call.

Applicants must have full GMC Registration. The interview date is to be confirmed. If you wish to discuss this post, please contact Dr Afzal Sohaib, Consultant Cardiologist and Clinical Lead in Cardiology at BHRUT on afzal.sohaib1@nhs.

Qualifications:

• Professional Qualification is MB BS & MRCP (or equivalent)
• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
• Completed subspecialty modular training in heart failure and cardiac imaging (for candidates who qualified before the current sub-speciality modules system >5 years of consultant level experience in these areas is considered equivalent)
• Potential accreditation or independence in any of the following: TOE, stress echo, coronary angiography, CT coronary angiography reporting, Permanent Pacing.
• MSc, MD or PhD if specialist interest is in devices, BHRS, EHRA or IBHRE accreditation.

Ensuring people settle in and feel part of our Trust from the outset is one of our top priorities. Wherever possible, we aim for new starters to begin their employment on our monthly Corporate Welcome day, providing you with a seamless and welcoming introduction to the Trust from your very first day.

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust is committed to Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults is central to the care provided by our Trust and the post holder must be aware of their responsibilities and work in line with our Trust’s Safeguarding Adult and Children Procedures.

We are an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We welcome applications from people wishing to job-share, either with or without a partner. As part of our commitment to creating fair and inclusive access to employment, applicants who identify as having a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) or as a Care Leaver, and who choose to be considered under the Trust's Disability Confident Scheme or Care Leaver Covenant Scheme, will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria.