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Locum Consultant CardiologistNHS Medical & Dental: Consultant, Carshalton
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Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
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Expiry Date:
06.08.2025
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Job Description:
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a Locum Consultant Cardiologist to join the Cardiology department at Epsom & St Helier Hospitals on a 5 PA part time, 6 month fixed term contract.
We are looking to recruit a motivated and dynamic candidate to support the department in delivering against key national and organisational objectives.
An applicant with subspecialty interest in either Interventional Cardiology or Arrhythmia is desirable, but not essential.
Main duties of the job
For a detailed summary of the main duties of this post, please refer to the enclosed Job Description and Person specification.
Working for our organisation
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
This post will be to cover the St Helier hospital site primarily.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a detailed breakdown of responsibilities, please refer to the enclosed Job Description and Person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
* Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
* Entry on to the Specialist Register in Cardiovascular Medicine or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT
* Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. MRCP or equivalent
* MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence or relevant research
* Extensive experience in either Interventional Cardiology techniques, or Arrhythmia management
Teaching & Research Experience
* Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
* Ability to teach clinical skills
* Ability to contribute to change management
* Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
* Ability to critically review research
* Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/postgraduates
* Experience of supervising junior doctors
* Experience of teaching lay groups and other staff groups
* Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Clinical, Management and Administrative Experience
* High standard of clinical skill and expertise in General Medicine
* Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the in-reach rota for General Cardiology
* Audit/Research experience
* Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CESR
* Supervision of post-graduate trainees
* Experience and understanding of Clinical Governance
* Ability to organise inpatient and outpatient waiting lists
* Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development
Personal Attributes
* Ability to work in a multi- disciplinary team
* Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centered service
* Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
* Good interpersonal skills
* Enquiring, critical approach to work
* Ability to communicate with patients and relatives
* Commitment to continuing professional development
* Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels
* Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service
* Able to make own arrangements for travel between working sites
Language
* Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’
There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.
We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.
FURTHER INFORMATION
**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE STATED CLOSING DATE IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU ARE ADVISED TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE**
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For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised.
If you apply for this position and do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed for interview on this occasion.
ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusionwill lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching.
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