Consultant in General Medicine with specialist interest in Cardiology

Job title:

Consultant in General Medicine with specialist interest in Cardiology

Company

NHS

Job description

This is a new post and you will join colleagues in a very dynamic and forward looking Cardiology andGeneral Medicine team. The successful candidate will be expected to have specialty training and relevantexperience in cardiology and should be on the GMC specialist register for cardiology (or be eligible forinclusion on the register within six months of the interview date) and have full MRCP or equivalent.You would work in both the acute, secondary care setting and in the community as required supporting theinnovative and exciting work occurring outside of the acute hospital.You would also take part in the acute medical inpatient service for all adult age groups and be part of thegeneral medical on call rota (currently 1:10).The successful candidate will join two substantive cardiology consultants. We are looking for a colleaguewho will be committed to providing a high level of clinical care and who, as a senior member of the HealthBoard, will have the leadership skills needed to work in close co-operation with and in support of clinical,medical and managerial colleagues to ensure high quality, sustainable healthcare to all patients in MidWales.Main duties of the jobThe post-holder would be expected to develop, deliver and support an evidence-based outpatient service that addresses the aims of the Health Board to maintain health, and not merely reactively respond to the requests of primary care.It is expected that the post-holder will engage pro-actively with primary care colleagues to ensure maximal impact for the resources used in cardiac investigations and clinics. To achieve this, specific time is set aside in the job plan for the purpose of demand management and the development of processes that maximise impact of intervention on the population, avoiding the provision of clinics visits that are unlikely to meaningfully affect clinical care or outcomes.About usHywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.We work in partnership the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Date posted10 April 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£106,000 to £154,760 a year Per AnnumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number100-MED-BGH-135Job locationsBronglais General HospitalCaradog RoadAberystwythSY23 1ERJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• On Specialist Register with GMC or CCT due within 6 months of interview date
• MRCP
• Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills

Desirable

• Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent

Clinical ExperienceEssential

• Broad based experience in General Medicine
• Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
• Knowledge and participation in CPD
• Competence in General Medicine and Cardiology
• Expertise cardiology subspecialty

Desirable

• Experience of NHS
• Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
• Evidence of above average performance
• Additional clinical qualification(s)

Clinical GovernanceEssential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk management
• Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process

ResearchEssential

• Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes

Desirable

• Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
• Research degree

TeachingEssential

• Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors

Desirable

• Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
• “Training the Trainers” experience

ManagementEssential

• Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS

Desirable

• Evidence of management training

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• On Specialist Register with GMC or CCT due within 6 months of interview date
• MRCP
• Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills

Desirable

• Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent

Clinical ExperienceEssential

• Broad based experience in General Medicine
• Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
• Knowledge and participation in CPD
• Competence in General Medicine and Cardiology
• Expertise cardiology subspecialty

Desirable

• Experience of NHS
• Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
• Evidence of above average performance
• Additional clinical qualification(s)

Clinical GovernanceEssential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk management
• Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process

ResearchEssential

• Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes

Desirable

• Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
• Research degree

TeachingEssential

• Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors

Desirable

• Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
• “Training the Trainers” experience

ManagementEssential

• Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS

Desirable

• Evidence of management training

Expected salary

£106000 – 154760 per year

Location

Aberystwyth, Ceredigion

Job date

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 01:18:34 GMT

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