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About the role

This is a post for a Paediatric Cardiologist with expertise in Congenital catheter interventions. The post holder will be required to cover General Paediatric cardiology service including and not limited to Ward week cover, on calls and clinics. The post holder will participate in Congenital catheter interventions list both at the LRI and Glenfield hospital on a rotational basis. This will include one list as 1st Operator and one list as 2nd Operator. The post holder will also do Intervention on calls on a 1:3 basis. The post holder will attend the Paediatric Congenital MDTs on Wednesdays and the ACHD MDTs on Thursday as part of the Catheter Intervention teams.

The appointment will be whole time i.e. a total of 10 programmed activities (PAs). There is scope for allocating up to an additional 2.0 PAs of activity according to mutual agreement and according to service needs. Any Consultant who is unable for personal reasons, to work whole time, will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with Consultant colleagues.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

Person specification

Essential

MB BS or Equivalent
Full GMC Registration
Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date
MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent
Additionally trained in the provision of subspecialist area of congenital heart disease (Interventional Cardiology)
Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice
Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan
Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.
Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach.
To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding
Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that is adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors
Ability to motivate and develop both medical staff and non-medical staff.
Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.
Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that is adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
Highly developed Emotional Intelligence
Personal integrity and reliability.
Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit
Participation in a quality improvement programme
Experience of quality improvement work and audit
Understanding and interest in research related to Interventional Cardiology
Ability to appraise research critically
Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects
Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
Appraisal and assessment skills.
Ability to asses clinical competencies
Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.

Desirable

Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
Higher degree e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent.
Evidence of clinical research commitment to Interventional Cardiology
High standard of presentation both written and verbal
Highly developed emotional intelligence
Evidence of management and administration experience
Management training on an accredited course.
Awareness of Service Development issues.

Consultant in Paediatric Cardiology – Catheter Intervention

About the role

Person specification