Interventional Consultant Cardiologist

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Interventional Consultant Cardiologist to join our innovative cardiology team. As a Consultant Cardiologist at University Hospitals Plymouth, you will play a vital role in delivering top-quality cardiology services in a supportive and collaborative environment. This position is designed to enhance the provision of secondary cardiology care, including outpatient services, to the local population in Devon and Cornwall. The job requires a basic 10 PA (Planned Activities) job plan, with potential for additional negotiations regarding specific sub-speciality interests in alignment with the strategic objectives of the Cardiology Service. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the Directorate's educational and audit program, including monthly CME/audit meetings and weekly teaching sessions for junior staff.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clinical Care: Diagnose and manage patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions. Perform and interpret diagnostic tests such as echocardiograms, ECGs, and cardiac MRIs. Provide outpatient and inpatient care, including consultations and follow-up appointments. Lead and participate in ward rounds, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
• Procedural Work: Conduct interventional procedures such as angiography, angioplasty, and pacemaker implantation. Ensure all procedures are performed to the highest standards of safety and quality.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with other healthcare professionals, including nurses, radiologists, and surgeons, to provide integrated care. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
• Teaching and Training: Provide education and training to junior doctors, medical students, and other healthcare staff. Participate in continuing professional development (CPD) and clinical governance initiatives.
• Research and Development: Engage in clinical research to advance the field of cardiology. Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Management and Leadership: Take on leadership roles within the department, contributing to service development and improvement. Participate in the management of the cardiology department, including rota planning and resource allocation.

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.

Person Specification:

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent
• To be on, or within 6 months of being on, the GMC Specialist Register in Cardiology via a CCT in Cardiology or equivalent e.g. CESR, at the time of interview.
• Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
• Fully trained in general cardiology and coronary interventional procedures.
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty.
• Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
• Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team.
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital databases.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within an MDT.
• Accountability - ability to take responsibility, lead and make decisions.

Management:

• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national level.
• Evidence of leadership of and involvement with clinical governance.