Job summary
Cardiology in East Kent Hospitals is one of the largest services in the South East, is the regional heart attack centre for Kent and Medway and the highest volume non-surgical PCI centre in the UK.We are regional leaders in Advanced Cardiac Imaging. Our echocardiography (echo), Cardiovascular CT and Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CME) services are already highly developed. In addition to providing all modes of stress echo and 3D-TOE, Physiologist-delivered stress scanning and Physiologist-led valve clinics are an integral part of our service, and we are a regional training hub for both medical and scientific staff. We work closely with Radiology to deliver high-volume cardiac CT, being early adopters of CT angiography in the assessment of chest pain. Our CMR service currently provides approximately 650 local scans per year with plans to more than double this capacity, and this post will support that increase in commissioned CMR and develop Radiographer-delivered reporting services. A Siemens Aera 1.5T system facilitates the provision of a full complement of adult CMR scanning indications (including stress perfusion quantification techniques and 4D-flow), as well as off-line and off-site reporting using Circle CVI42 software. The imaging service supports complex PCI, device, valve, heart failure, endocarditis and oncology services.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will primarily help to expand our local CMR service/s, and ideally would also be involved with complex echocardiography [stress echo, TOE plus valve and endocarditis service/s]. However, other specialist interests, such as Heart Failure and/or Inherited Cardiac Conditions would also be considered desirable in order to create a workable skill-set mix for the needs of the Cardiology service as a whole.
It is expected that any successful applicant will participate fully in the local cardiology audit, governance and education programme and attend regional pPCI meetings.
There will be an expectation of occasional travel to Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital at Margate.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000.We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.
We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be expected to participate in the day to day running of the department at the William Harvey site.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Skills and Qualifications
Essential
- Experienced in all aspects of clinical cardiology and emergency cardiac care
- Proficiency in Advanced Cardiac Imaging, specifically CMR
Desirable
- Other advanced imaging skills: CT; echo/stress/TOE
- Other subspecialty skills: heart failure, inherited cardiac conditions
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Working NHS experience
- CCT Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
- Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), IELTS, or graduate of a UK Medical School qualification (MRCP or equivalent).
Desirable
- Relevant Imaging accreditation/s: level 3 in CMR, CT, and BSE (or equivalent) accreditation in transthoracic echo, stress echo and TOE.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Consistently safe and aware of cultural/team/personal influences on safety
- Reassuringly professional
- Listens and communicates clearly
- Understands the role of audit and adverse incident reporting
Desirable
- Previous experience of audit, service improvement projects and complaint management
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Honesty and integrity/ respects people and their dignity
- Works as a team
- Takes responsibility
- Is a leader
- Delivers the best outcomes
- Appreciates good work
- Escalates concerns appropriately
- Upholds and models the Trust values
Other requirements
Essential
- This role requires an on-call commitment and travel across sites. Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to travel effectively between sites and reside within an hour of all sites when on call
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
William Harvey Hospital
Ashford
TN24 0LZ