Consultant Cardiologist Interventional
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
CQC: Requires improvementWoolwich
Salary
£113,565 – £150,569
Posted
3 days ago
About the role
Consultant Cardiologist with a special interest in Coronary Intervention. The post holder will be working at the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT) based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). They will participate in all the activities of a busy cardiac Department and contribute to the expansion of the current Cardiology service. The post involves supporting the primary angioplasty service based at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT). The job will include supporting professional activities of revalidation and education. Please note JD is pending RC approval
Total 10 PAs to include: 2 Out-patient clinics (5 new patients, 7 follow up) Cardiac Catheter Laboratory (QEH) - This will consist of lab sessions (2 sessions per week and providing cross-cover) 7 sessions per year - Cardiologist of the Week Supporting Professional Activities Administration Cardiologist of the Week (9am-5pm, Monday to Friday). Review of in-patients including on Cardiac Ward (including CCU patients) Daily AMU/A&E and ward new patient referral rounds Telephone advice via Consultant-Connect to local General Practitioners Coronary intervention on-call (Currently 1 in 10) at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust There is no on-call commitment or weekend work at QEH although it is envisaged that a weekend rota will be introduced with allocation of PAs and time off in lieu as appropriate. Out of hours support is provided by Guys and St Thomas' NHS Trust and King's College Hospital NHS Trust.