ConsultantCardiology

Consultant Cardiologist

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

London

Salary

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Posted

1 weeks ago

About the role

The post is based within the cardiology department of Imperial College Healthcare Trust. The department delivers state of the art clinical cardiology services and is a pioneer in many aspects of echo imaging including intra-procedural echo for TEER, PFO and LAAO closures. The post holder will be expected to input to our well respected and internationally recognised IVCC conference which is held annually. We are part of the impressive academic health science hospitals with strong links to Imperial College/ NHLI and our clinicians have a world class reputation in academic cardiology. This post will allow career development in both clinical and academic cardiology.

The post holder will undertake a range of patient-facing activities, including specialist echocardiography, general cardiology clinics and specialist valve clinics. They will contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality imaging and valve services across the Trust. The role includes allocated time for service development, with opportunities to lead or support improvements in structural imaging, valve disease pathways and the infective endocarditis service. The post holder will also contribute to the cardiology on-call rota for ward cover.

Consultant Cardiologist

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

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At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Person specification

Essential

On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
On GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
Appropriate Royal College Membership
Comprehensive clinical experience in Cardiology
Expertise in transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography
Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
IT Skills and computer literacy
Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority. Developing skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
Knowledge of finance/budgets/national audits
Management of staff
Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior / allied medical staff
Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management.
Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Evidence of original research
Publications and presentations within cardiology
Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English