Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trust Appointed Locum Consultant Cardiologist, with an interest in pacing (able to perform pacing independently), to join an existing team of nine Consultant Cardiologists working in this successful Teaching Hospital.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to contribute to the delivery of a seven day a week service however this can be delivered flexibly to maintain work life balance or support a specialist interest at a tertiary centre.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, Here .
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including: o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To maintain the highest clinical standards in Cardiology
2. To provide outpatient services in general Cardiology and subspecialty services as agreed after appointment
3. To share with colleagues the provision of Cardiology advice to medical and surgical inpatients
4. To work with colleagues, both medical and nursing to improve and advance the service
5. To share with colleagues the responsibility for the management of the Department
6. To share with colleagues the responsibility for teaching and training of trainees, junior medical staff, nursing staff, primary care colleagues and medical students
7. To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
8. MRCP or equivalent
9. Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise
Desirable
10. Relevant higher degree
Experience and Achievements
Essential
11. Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Cardiology
12. Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on range of problems within the specialty
13. Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
Desirable
14. Wide based experience in Cardiology
15. Attendance at a recognised management course
Teaching
Essential
16. Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable
17. Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
18. Training in clinical and educational supervision
19. Attendance at a teaching course
20. Formal qualification in teaching/education
Audit and Research
Essential
21. Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
Desirable
22. Critical Appraisal Skills
23. Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Pratical/Intellectual/Personal Qualities
Essential
24. Ability to use IT Systems - inc Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook
25. Evidence of innovation
Desirable
26. Evidence of continual learning and development
27. Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
28. Access to own transport
General
Essential
29. Eligibility to work in the UK
30. Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Demonstrate our We Care values and the DBTH Way
Essential
31. Inclusive
32. Person centred
33. Empowering
34. Accountable and collaborative
35. Attentive listening
36. Integrity and honesty
37. Courage and positivity