GP with interest in cardiology – Bank Position
Croydon University Hospital seeks to recruit qualified Croydon GPs to be trained to deliver Heart Failure clinics within the Cardiology service as part of a unified team at our acute site.
The role is part-time and offered on a bank basis. GP Cardiologists are asked to consider undertaking 1-2 sessions per week. Full training will be provided, as will a shadowing programme.
This role builds on the successful OIGC model, providing GPs with training in Heart Failure diagnosis and management by specialist consultants, addressing the rising prevalence of Heart Failure in the Croydon area. It also offers opportunities to disseminate knowledge back into primary care for shared learning.
Main duties of the job
The GP Cardiologist will assess, analyse, form a diagnosis and management plan for patients with known or suspected heart failure attending specialist clinics at CUH. Assessments will include history, physical examination and ECG interpretation, and may integrate data from echocardiography, exercise testing, heart rhythm monitoring and specialised imaging.
They will communicate the diagnosis and recommendations to patients, carers/family and to secondary care. They will also provide lifestyle advice, medication guidance, further investigation needs and follow-up arrangements. Administrative duties include requesting, reviewing and endorsing investigation results and completing all necessary consultation records.
Qualifications & Training
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCGP
- Post-graduate exams relevant to Cardiology (e.g. MRCP, Post-graduate Diploma in Cardiology)
Experience and level of responsibility
- At least 3 years of training in community GP practice or equivalent experience
- Independent general practitioner able to be accountable for patient care without direct supervision
- Additional experience in general practice and post-graduate cardiology
- Relevant previous experience from other secondary care specialties (e.g. general medicine)
Skills and knowledge
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to triage cases
- Communication skills (verbal and written)
- Confidence in using electronic patient record systems (training will be provided)
- Prioritisation and time-management skills
- Leadership of a small team (physiologist, healthcare assistant)
- Demonstrable commitment to cardiology (publications, research, audits, etc.)
Other requirements
- Full registration with the GMC and a license to practice
- Commitment to at least one session per week
- Commitment to more than one session per week as needed
- Ability to travel to community cardiology clinics
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
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