Consultant Cardiologist

We are delighted to offer this opportunity to join the Cardiology Department at Wirral University Teaching Hospitals (NHS) Foundation Trust as a Consultant Cardiologist., This is a new and exciting opportunity to join an enthusiastic and progressive Cardiology Department as a Consultant in Cardiology at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (NHS) Foundation Trust (WUTH). The post-holder would join a team of seven Consultant Cardiologists each with varying specialty interests. In addition there is a compliment of one Associate Specialist, one Senior Staff Grade, one Clinical Fellow and three Specialist Registrars (2 x ST3 and 1 50 : 50 NIHR Clinical Lecturer post). There has been an on-site invasive cardiology and permanent pacemaker implantation service for over 20 years. There is a well-developed non-invasive service including cardiac CT and 3-D complex echocardiography including stress echocardiography and 3-D TOE. Education is well-supported and research is strongly encouraged. There are regular MDT meetings with cardiac surgeons / interventional cardiologist and electrophysiologists from Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital., The successful candidate would support the delivery of the (1 in 8) consultant of the week / on-call rota and would be encouraged to progress / develop their own sub-speciality interest.

• MRCP or equivalent
• Licence to practice
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via o CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months) o CESR or o European Community Rights
Desirable
• Higher research degree or in the process of obtaining a higher research degree
• Signed off for sub-specialty interest in Imaging, Echo, TOE, CT, MRI
Experience Essential Wide experience in elective and emergency Cardiology in the UK up to the standard expected of CCT Desirable Evidence of practice at consultant or sub-consultant, senior StR level for a reasonable period of time. Previous Fellowships or extended training Clinical Skills Essential Able to provide safe cover 24 / 7 for all Cardiovascular Care and Emergencies (TPW / Pericardiocentesis etc) Desirable Expertise in Imaging / Echo / TOE / MRI / CT Ability to integrate within, motivate and provide professional lead in multi-disciplinary team Essential Excellent communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Desirable
• Organisational skills. Teaching experience.
• Evidence of possession of management skills.
• Leadership skills. Service development.
Understanding of the Role of Clinical Audit Desirable Relevant experience in organisation and undertaking audit. Research and Evidence Based Practice Essential Research and publications relevant to post Desirable First author Journal publications Presentations at National and International Meetings Personal Qualities Essential Ability to lead and teach, relate to patients, relatives and other hospital staff and to work as part of a team Desirable A team player, able to flex to meet the needs of an expanding, improving department Other Requirements Essential
• Full registration with GMC Ability to travel
  
  All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us.
We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.