Locum Consultant Cardiologist

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

The Cardiology Directorate of ABUHB is looking for a skilled individual with expertise in coronary intervention to support the busy local PCI service. There is no requirement for a CCT in General Medicine for this post. Cardiologists participate in a dedicated cardiology on-call rota for weekdays and weekends.

Main duties of the job

A 'Cardiologist of the Week' service commenced in March 2013 currently operating on a 1 in 13 rota, covering the hours 9.00 to 5.00 pm. During week 1, the Cardiologist of the Week is responsible for all acute cardiac admissions via the Acute Cardiac Unit and Medical Assessment Unit. An average of 12 cardiology referrals/day and an in-patient load of up to 40 patients is expected, with a rapid turnover. Week 2 allows completion of the episode of care of most patients, with an associated reduction in workload. We have recently added a Week 3 which places a Consultant Cardiologist at the 'front door' from 9am - 12.30pm each week day and is responsible for all of the patients on the COD list outside of the second floor (Cardiology Wards). When not on call or covering the wards, the remaining consultants perform additional invasive and non-invasive sessions, provide undergraduate teaching, and support additional clinics. There are no ongoing responsibilities for inpatients at our other sites. Two clinics per week are included in the job plan outside of the ward weeks and these are held in the eLGHs.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work-life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high-quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Job description
Job responsibilities

• General Cardiology new outpatient and follow-up clinics
• Responsible for the inpatient care of defined cardiology patients
• Acute Cardiac Care Unit rounds
• Cardiology ward referrals
• Provide specialist advice to staff on other sites
• PCI lists at GUH (shared with five other interventional cardiologists)
• Diagnostic angiography lists at GUH
• Clinical administration
• Interface with nurse specialists, wider team, patients, and families
• To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements within the parameters of the Divisions and Health Boards agreed objectives
• All clinical staff are accountable and responsible for their own clinical competence and should limit their actions to those for which they are deemed competent. Clinical staff are also required to comply with the requirements of their professional organisations regarding supervision
• To actively participate in Cardiothoracic, General and Interventional Cardiology Multi-Disciplinary meetings

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice. On the GMC Specialist Register. CCT/.CESR (CP) date within 6 months of interview. PALS or APLS provider. NALS provider.

Desirable

• Relevant Higher Degree

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Broad based experience in Cardiology including Advance Subspecialty Training in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
• Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
• Knowledge and participation in CPD
• Able to apply knowledge
• Safe and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meet the requirement of the GMC's Good Medical Practice

Desirable

• Wider Experience, R&D in Cardiology. Evidence of above average performance.

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Ability to cope with stressful situations. Excellent interpersonal skills and team working skills. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to work flexibly in response to the changing needs of the services

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership. Motivational skills

Other requirements
Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Satisfactory pre-employment checks compliant with National Standards
• Ability to fulfil all duties of post, including on-call commitments and travel to meet requirements of the post

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn