Job overview
A part-time ( PAs) post as Consultant in Cardiology with a specialist interest in Cardiac Imaging is available now based at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The postholder’s duties will be primarily at John Radcliffe Hospital but it is a condition of the appointment that the postholder will be willing to work in any of the Trust’s locations and at regional centres. As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.
Main duties of the job
The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUHFT) is seeking to appoint a Consultant Cardiologist with a specialist interest in Cardiac Imaging on a part-time basis ( PAs). The individual should have a strong background in clinical cardiology, as well as expertise in at least two imaging modalities.
The job plan is anticipated to contain Programmed Activities per week on average and includes on-call commitments. The final Job Plan for the post will be agreed with the Clinical Director upon appointment and will be subject to renegotiation at least annually. The Trust expects consultants to spend typically % of their time on clinical work, and up to % on teaching of clinical students, training of junior doctors, continuing medical education and professional development, and clinical governance activity. Up to % of time may be spent on administration or management, though the proportion may vary from time to time by agreement with the Clinical Director.
All consultant cardiologists participate in a consultant-of-the-week rota for general cardiology, currently weeks in months for a full-time consultant; this is pro-rated for part-time consultants. During these weeks the consultant is released from morning fixed commitments to undertake CCU ward rounds and review emergency admissions and inpatients.
Working for our organisation
OUHFT is a large tertiary cardiac centre serving a population of million. This exciting new post is designed to support cardiac imaging, as well as elements of the clinical cardiology service. The applicant should be both enthusiastic and flexible to meet the many needs of the department. Good organisational skills are important, as is the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams whilst upholding the Trust’s values.
Experience and interests in echocardiography, cardiovascular CT and the management of patients with infective endocarditis are actively welcomed and encouraged. The appointee will run cardiac imaging lists and outpatient clinics, review inpatients and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.