Our Cardiology department have a fantastic opportunity for a Specialty Doctor to support the junior doctors and Consultants of this immersive and supportive team at our Southend Site.
Our Trust has the facility to offer both Cardiac CT angiograms and MIBI scans, sharing the heart and chest department with the respiratory team, where we perform general cardiology clinics, as well as rapid access chest pain, AF clinics and BNP clinics.
To be considered for this role you shall have completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in the relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty.
In your role as Specialty Doctor you will be expected to take part in the cardiology on call medical rota 1:5/1:6 on a weekly basis and participate and conduct 2-4 outpatient clinics each week.
Your role involves 3-4 training/service sessions of cardiac procedures per week, comprehensive training will be provided in basic & advanced echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, CT coronary angiography and invasive coronary angiography one satisfactory progress has been evidenced training will be provided in advanced modalities fulfilling the essential requirement to apply for CESR.
We provide good training opportunities for career development within the Cardiology specialty having our own cardiac catheterisation lab where we perform diagnostic angiogram, and implant brady pacing devices, ICDs and complex devices.
We work in close proximity to a team of around 20 cardiac physiologists who perform echocardiography, treadmill testing, ambulatory monitors and device follow ups and also support the doctors with specialist echo (TOE and dobutamine stress).
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for a senior medical role in Cardiology, then we want to hear from you.
Please see the attached JD for further details of this exciting role and the SOP for details of the Speciality Doctors entry requirements and Salary options.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name
Azhar Khokar
Job title
Consultant Cardiologist
Email address
azhar.khokhar@nhs.net
This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Aug 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr