Detailed job description and main responsibilities The main duties and responsibilities of the post include: - To offer dedicated specialist Heart Failure clinics with further discussion and agreement if necessary for General Cardiology or other specialist clinics. To participate in the provision of a high quality out-patient service, including patient administration. To work with other Consultants to provide specialty Cardiology advice and support to patients within the Trust. To have a specialty interest in heart failure and cardiac MRI and to develop service as required. Other Tasks include: - The post-holder will attend and actively participate in the weekly multidisciplinary meetings and weekly governance meetings. Active participation in the management and development of the specialty and the introduction of new services. Contribute to the educational programme, including departmental meetings and teaching. Participate in Departmental Multidisciplinary Team Meetings. Contribute in the General Medicine educational programme, including weekly department meetings and teaching. Undertake high quality medical audit projects and participate in the collection of data required to meet national quality standards. Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice. Participate and comply with the requirements for Continuing Professional Development and revalidation as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians. The trust is committed to providing the time and financial support for these activities Weekly work commitments will be within the European directives on working hours and will also be influenced by the Royal College of Physicians recommendations, the new consultant contract and specified in the Job Plan. The senior Cardiologists in the department will act as the mentor for the new consultants, along with the other consultants in their absence. All clinical issues are openly discussed at formal and informal meetings. The job plans will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultant's duties, responsibilities and objectives for the rest of the fixed term period. It will cover all aspects of a consultant's professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it will provide personal objectives, including details of links to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives. The appointee will participate in clinical audit. It is expected that the appointee will show a commitment to continuing medical education (CME). The Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (L&D) has always been renowned for its friendly atmosphere and good working relationships. The Hospital has an excellent track record of financial and senior executive stability. The Trust has University Hospital status which provides an academic environment to the hospital. In addition to postgraduate training, we welcome medical students from the UCL Medical School throughout the year and by arrangement with the medical school provide a programme of clinical placements to support their education. We have an excellent reputation for junior staff training. Within the Centre of Multi-Professional Educational & Training (COMET) is the Medical Education Department, the library including an IT suite, and the Training & Development Department. The main aim of the Medical Education Department is to promote postgraduate and continuing medical education and training for all doctors and dentists. The Hospital actively promotes career development and progression for all staff. The Hospital has excellent access to the surrounding areas with easy access to central London and the rural Chilterns. The rural areas include many attractive villages and towns within easy reach of the Hospital including St Albans and Harpenden. Excellent schools are found nearby. There is also very good access to the Midlands and North by road using the M1 or A1, or by rail to one of the Luton's three stations. A direct link using the new 'Busway' takes passengers from Luton Train station just 7 minutes to reach a stop that is within a short walking distance of the hospital. London Luton Airport is within fifteen minutes of the hospital. Candidates unable for personal reasons to work full-time are also invited to apply. Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences) The appointment will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement. Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview for the post. Please refer to the Job Description for full details of the post. Person specification Qualification Essential criteria Medical Degree MRCP Desirable criteria MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research Registration Essential criteria Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice Desirable criteria Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR Portfolio pathway Clinical Experience Essential criteria Excellent all round experience of DGH work Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Cardiology and General Medicine Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision. Clinical Effectiveness Essential criteria Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD Experience of guideline appraisal Participation in relevant local audits Ability to interpret and apply clinical research Desirable criteria Participation in relevant national audits Teaching Essential criteria Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students Desirable criteria Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course Personnel Skills Essential criteria Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills Leadership Skills Clinical Governance Essential criteria Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance. Personnel Circumstances Essential criteria Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies. Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory DBS clearance It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Employer certification / accreditation badges