Consultant Cardiologist Interest Autonomic Dysfunction& Heart Failure in Sheffield

Consultant Cardiologist Interest Autonomic Dysfunction& Heart Failure

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Main area Cardiology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 190-STH-26-220

Site Northern General Hospital Town Sheffield Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 07/11/2026 23:59

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Job overview

We are seeking to appoint a Consultant Cardiologist with specialist interests in autonomic cardiovascular disorders (including POTS, syncope, and orthostatic hypotension) and heart failure. This is a substantive post, based at the Northern General Hospital Campus.

We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.

Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will, together with another Consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of the autonomic dysfunction and syncope services within Cardiology. This will include supporting the specialist nurses within the service. They will also join the team of heart failure consultants. There may be additional opportunity for sessions in specialised imaging, depending on the candidate.

The appointee will participate in the “on call” commitment for general cardiology, on a pro rata basis, acting as a non-invasive cardiologist (there is a separate interventional rota). The person appointed will take their equal share in providing emergency cover and will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence. The appointee will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues and assist on occasions throughout the region. They will also contribute to the ward cover rotas.

The appointee will be expected to take part in the administrative work relevant to their clinical commitment and to contribute to the work of the Directorate. The appointee will also be expected to take an active part in Clinical Audit and will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.

Working for our organisation

Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.

Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Person specification

Teaching and training

• Experience of teaching medical students and junior medical staff
• Evidence of achievement in education or training

Continuous Professional Development

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
• Maintenance of a CPD diary/portfolio

Management and Administration

• Understanding of current issues within the NHS
• Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management and its importance in ensuring a coherent clinical service.

Personal attributes

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
• Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in spoken and written English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate
• The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC’ good medical practice (2013).

Clinical governance and audit

• Understand the principles of clinical governance
• Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management

Research

• Ability to critically assess published research and put it into practice
• Experience in clinical research, research governance and research ethics
• Evidence of publication in the field of Ischaemic Heart Diseases

Clinical Experience

• Good general training and experience at StR level or equivalent in Cardiology, as required for UK CCST
• Ability in, and experience of, providing an expert opinion in elective and emergency cardiology cases
• Subspecialty training in Heart Failure
• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in managing autonomic dysfunction in specialist clinics
• Experience in advanced imaging (CT and/or CMR)
• Extensive experience in managing heart failure

Qualifications

• Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a license to practice
• Name on the specialist register or eligible within 6 months of the date of interview
• MRCP or equivalent
• Awarded MD or PhD or equivalent

Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here .

Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. W hen you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.

The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.

All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Name Dr Dominic Rogers Job title Consultant, Clinical Lead Email address dominic.rogers2@nhs.net Telephone number 0114 271 4397 Additional information

Professor Nigel Wheeldon

Clinical Director

0114 271 4397

If you have problems applying, contact

Address HR Department
Northern General Hospital
Sheffield
S5 7AU

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