Locum Consultant Cardiologist

The successful applicant will be part of a team of consultants (cardiologists and physicians) whose primary responsibility is CDU on a shift pattern through the week at present with the future intention of extending into the evenings and weekends. There will be support in the CDU by middle grade and junior staffing plus specialist nurses and advanced nurse practitioners. We are in the process of designing rapid access services for those who may not need admission. Ideally, the successful applicant will have a track record of setting up similar services within cardiology. This post will require ward rounds for admitted patients on the CDU, and review, investigation, and treatment of acutely presenting patients on the CDU and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC).
The primary area of work will be the clinical decisions unit but there may be opportunities for procedural work for example in the catheter labs. Procedural work would not be fixed sessions but will fit around CDU staffing levels and the needs of the service. There may also be a need for flexibility and offering support to outlying patients admitted under cardiology., Key Tasks
+ Provide a consultant led cardiology service in the Clinical Decisions Unit (CDU)
+ Develop pathways for ambulatory care, admission avoidance, and streaming to appropriate services
+ Support the general cardiology service and be responsible for the care of patients within cardiology services across UHL
+ Supervise, teach, and train junior medical staff and medical students
+ Work with colleagues on the other sites within UHL to deliver an excellent service
+ Undertake high standard and timely managerial duties (e.g. clinical administration) which support clinical care
+ Participate in research
+ Comply with the duties and responsibilities detailed in the job description, The overriding purpose is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement, including:
+ Responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department;
+ Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences;
+ To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local GPs and commissioners within the local CCGs;
+ Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures;
+ Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally;
+ Participating in medical audit, the Trust's Clinical Governance processes and in CPD - CPD is provided in job plans and attendance at audit and other governance meetings is mandatory; Managerial, including budgetary responsibilities where appropriate and compliance with standing orders and standing financial instructions of the Trust.;
+ In line with GMC Good Medical Practice it is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work.
+ The post-holder is expected to respond in a timely fashion to legitimate requests from Trust officers - this might include investigations of incidents or complaints.
+ The post-holder is expected to participate in teaching and training of junior staff and other clinical staff groups. The appointee will also have supervision responsibilities for junior medical staff within the specialty. If appropriate the post-holder will be named in the contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.
+ The post-holder is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose.
+ The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes appropriate to role.
+ The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend / keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
+ high-quality care for all,
+ being a great place to work,
+ partnerships for impact, and
+ research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
+ we are compassionate,
+ we are proud,
+ we are inclusive, and
+ we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Here at Leicester's Hospitals, we believe our purpose is to deliver Caring at its Best. To achieve this, we need the best staff, the right attitude and lots of energy. Creating a hospital where patients choose to come and where staff want to work is important. We continue to develop our services and are always looking for talented individuals who can add value to the care we provide, grow with us, and share in our on-going success.

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID 19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.