Job summary
Job Purpose:
To provide a consultant led service in Cardiology with specialisation in Interventional Cardiology
* Participate in a 1 in 9 on-call rota for Primary PCI, covering 24/7, 365 days per year.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
* Provide inpatient care on cardiology wards, assessment of cardiac patients on MAU, inpatient referrals and Advice and Guidance service to GPs by participating on the non-PCI consultant rota (currently 1 in 10 weeks) with appointment of 4 additional consultants over the next 12 months.
* Participate in innovative community integration models to provide cardiac care to the local population.
Main duties of the job
Role Requirements
You will be expected to undertake two general cardiology clinics in a full week. Weekly sessions for elective PCI will be available depending on the successful applicant's areas of expertise. You will be expected to take part on Bickleigh ward rota which is currently 1 in 8. Additional 4 consultant appointments are being made over the next 12 months who will be part of these rotas.
About us
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. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
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Details
Date posted
11 March 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
216-G1-CAR7509866
Job locations
Derriford Hospital, Derriford, Plymouth, PL68DH
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Role Requirements
You will be expected to undertake two general cardiology clinics in a full week. Weekly sessions for elective PCI will be available depending on the successful applicants areas of expertise. You will be expected to take part on Bickleigh ward rota which is currently 1 in 8. Additional 4 consultant appointments are being made over the next 12 months who will be part of these rotas.
1. 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.
2. Procedural Work:
* Conduct interventional procedures such as angiography and angioplasty in both elective and non-elective settings.
* Ensure all procedures are performed to the highest standards of safety and quality.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Research and Development:
* Engage in clinical research to advance the field of cardiology.
* Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
6. 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.
7. Patient Safety and Quality Improvement:
* Contribute to quality improvement projects and audits to enhance patient care.
* Ensure compliance with NHS policies and guidelines, including infection control and patient safety protocols.
This role requires a high level of expertise in cardiology, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centred care. The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly, including participation in on-call rotas and covering for colleagues during periods of leave.
Indicative Job plan for Consultant in Coronary Intervention and PCI
The post consists of 10PAs with 8.5 PAs of direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.5 PAs of supporting professional activity (SPA).
This job plan will fit together with colleagues job-plans with a careful rota of clinical sessions to ensure robust cover.
Indicative job plan is below but can be adapted to further subspecialty interest.
Clinics General Cardiology - 2 per week (8 hours) when not on call
Admin 4 hours; Advice and guidance
MDTs 4 hours (Imaging MDT, Endocarditis MDT, Revascularization MDT, valve MDT)
Education
Educational commitments
0900-1300 monthly Medical Education meeting: Cardiology Consultants and SpRs will present cases, mortality and morbidity case discussions, audits and literature reviews.
0800-0900 Thursday Echocardiography Meeting
This weekly echocardiography meeting provides an educational forum with a teaching timetable including BSE curriculum topics, guideline review, case discussion and quality assurance. Attendees include cardiology junior doctors and physiologists.
0800-0900 Wednesday resident doctor teaching
You will be actively involved in resident doctor teaching.
Audit
The candidate will be actively involved in audit within the directorate and report on audit projects at the regional audit meetings.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country lived in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18) are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address: Derriford Hospital, Derriford, Plymouth, PL68DH
Employer's website
https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/
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