SASCardiology

Specialty Doctor in Cardiology

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Inadequate

Basildon

Salary

£63,696 – £102,689

Posted

5 days ago

About the role

Cardiac Cath Lab The majority of the workload of this unit is for day case cardiology patients but the service does cover urgent inpatient work if required. . Procedures performed include: pre assessment for cardiac catheterisation, Complex Device and Bradycardia permanentpacing, external cardioversion, trans-oesophageal echocardiography and stress echocardiography. Out-Patient Clinic Cardiology out-patients are seen in either in the main Hospital or within CTC. Current set up for outpatient services is a mixture of face to face or virtual clinics. The facility within the CTC is shared with the Physiologists and Nursing teams. The echocardiogram service along with pacing and Rapid Access Chest Pain clinic are also located within this clinical area.

o To take part in the cardiology on call medical rota on a weekly basis.

o To take part in the Cardiology weekend on call rota 1:4 basis

o To participate and conduct 3-4 outpatient clinics each week.

o 3 to 4 training/ service sessions of cardiac procedures per week. Comprehensive training will be provided in echocardiography and pacing and/or invasive coronary angiography.

Specialty Doctor in Cardiology

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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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.

Person specification

Essential

MBBS or Equivalent
Completed 4 years full time post graduate training (or equivalent if part time) at least 2 of which shall be in a specialty training programme in the specialty or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty.
Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team.
Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff.
Ability to teach clinical skills