Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

Job overview

CONSULTANT INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGIST

THE JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, MIDDLESBROUGH

South Tees NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a permanent consultant interventional cardiologist to join our existing team of 19 consultants. This is an exciting opportunity to support the 24/7 PPCI service and deliver ACS and elective coronary intervention in a tertiary cardiac centre serving Teesside, Durham and parts of Cumbria and North Yorkshire.

Main duties of the job

The department has a national reputation for consistently providing high quality care, offering a comprehensive PCI service along with all aspects of coronary intervention, and is home to an active research team. The successful applicant will work closely with Consultant Cardiologists and Consultant Cardiothoracic surgeons on The James Cook University Hospital site and with Consultant Cardiologists from referring hospitals.

Working for our organisation

The Tees Valley boasts vibrant towns, picturesque villages, breath-taking countryside and stunning coastlines and has the North York Moors National Park on its doorstep. Excellent travel links mean London and Edinburgh are both just a couple of hours away by train.

Applicants should possess full GMC registration, MRCP or equivalent, and either already be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of receiving their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at the time of interview. Evidence of sub-specialty training in PCI, including PPCI, is essential.

This a whole time post (10 PA basis), however, candidates who are unable to work full time will be eligible to apply with the option of discussing modification of job content on appointment. The job will initially be offered on a fixed term basis for 1 year.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the ‘about this job’ link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration
• MRCP or equivalent
• On the GMC specialist register for Cardiovascular Medicine through CCT, CESR or European Community Rights. Applicants on an approved training program may apply if their expected CCT date is within 6 months of interview

• MD or PhD
• Training in appraisal techniques

Clinical Experience

• Evidence of advanced sub-specialty training in PCI, including PPCI
• Evidence of clinical audit
• Evidence of training and clinical experience in general cardiology

• Evidence of research or innovative service developments
• Interest in CTO PCI, CTCA, RACPC management

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)

It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.

As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.

If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected]

The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.

Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.

Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.

Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.

IMPORTANT - Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form.

This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form.

The guidance document also provides in detail what identification and certificates you must provide at interview should you be shortlisted.

Personal references and references from colleagues are not acceptable.

Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.