Consultant Cardiologist Cardiac Imaging and Pulmonary Hypertension
If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.
- To provide a consultant led service in Cardiology with specialisation in cardiac imaging and Pulmonary hypertension service
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide cardiac MRI and Pulmonary hypertension service
- Provide inpatient care on cardiology wards, assessment of cardiac patients on MAU, inpatient referrals and Advice and Guidance service to GPs by participating on the non PCI consultant rota, currently 1 in 10 weeks, with appointment of 4 additional consultants over the next 12 months.
- Participate in innovative community integration models to provide cardiac care to local population.
Main duties of the job
Role Requirements
You will be expected to undertake 2 general cardiology clinics in a full week. Weekly sessions for cardiac MRI will be available. There will be weekly Pulmonary hypertension MDT and right heart catheterisation lists. You will be expected to take part on Braunton ward rota which is currently 1 in 10. You will also be part of the rota to provide inpatient cardiology reviews and Advice and Guidance services to GPs, currently 1 in 10. Additional 4 consultant appointments are being made over the next 12 months who will be part of these rotas.
About us
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case in the marketing. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Main Responsibilities Clinical DutiesJob descriptionJob responsibilities
Job Purpose
To provide a consultant-led cardiology service with subspecialty expertise in cardiac imaging (especially cardiac MRI) and Pulmonary Hypertension, while contributing to the wider delivery of inpatient and outpatient general cardiology services.
Main Responsibilities Clinical Duties
Deliver two weekly general cardiology outpatient clinics, including patients requiring advanced imaging and PH follow-up.
Provide advanced cardiac imaging services, including cardiac MRI and echocardiography, with opportunities for CT depending on skills and service needs.
Lead and develop the Pulmonary Hypertension service, including:
Dedicated PH clinics.
Weekly PH MDT meetings.
Performance and interpretation of right heart catheterisation procedures.
Contribute to inpatient cardiology services including:
Consultant ward rounds on Braunton Ward.
Assessment of new cardiac patients admitted via MAU.
Inpatient referrals from other specialties.
Participate in the non-PCI consultant rota (currently 1:10) providing inpatient care, referrals and Advice & Guidance support for primary care.
Contribute to community integration models for delivering accessible, high-quality cardiac care across the Southwest.
Multidisciplinary & Network Working
Attend and contribute to cardiology MDTs, including Imaging, Pulmonary Hypertension, Endocarditis, Valve and Revascularisation meetings.
Collaborate with colleagues in radiology, respiratory medicine, intensive care, and cardiothoracic surgery for joint management of complex cases.
Develop and strengthen regional PH pathways in collaboration with networked services.
Education, Training & Research
Actively participate in teaching and training, including:
Weekly echocardiography teaching meetings.
Resident doctor teaching sessions.
Monthly medical education half-days (audit, M&M, case presentations, journal review).
Supervise and mentor registrars, fellows and physiologists in imaging and PH.
Contribute to undergraduate teaching in collaboration with the University of Plymouth Peninsula Medical School.
Lead or participate in audit, service evaluation, and research in imaging and PH, with opportunities for publication and presentation.
Service Development & Leadership
Provide leadership in developing the Pulmonary Hypertension service to meet national standards.
Support innovation in cardiac imaging, including structural intervention imaging and service integration with CT and CMR.
Contribute to rota planning, service development, and workforce optimisation.
Undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national levels as appropriate.
Supporting Professional Activities (SPA)
Maintain CPD, appraisal, and revalidation in line with GMC requirements.
Participate in audit, governance, and quality improvement activities.
Contribute to policy, guideline development and Trust-wide clinical governance processes.
Represent the Trust at regional and national forums where appropriate.
Indicative Job Plan (10 PAs; 8.5 DCC / 1.5 SPA)
Activity PAs Ward round Braunton Ward 1.14 Outpatient clinics (General/PH) 2.0 MAU reviews 0.53 Advice & Guidance 0.33 Subspecialty Work (Imaging & PH, including MRI and right heart catheterisation) 1.75 MDTs (Imaging, PH, Valve, Revascularisation, Endocarditis) 1.0 Patient-related administration 1.25 Community integration 0.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) 1.5 Total 10.0
Person Specification
- oFull GMC registration
- oMBBS or equivalent
- oMRCP (UK) or equivalent
- oTo be on, or within 6 months of being on, the GMC Specialist Register in Cardiology via a CCT in Cardiology or equivalent e.g. CESR, at the time of interview.
- oShould have completed a recognised training programme in cardiac imaging
- oHigher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
oFully trained and experienced Cardiac MRI
oFully trained in general cardiology.
oTrained/willing to be trained in Pulmonary hypertension including right heart catheterisation
oComprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems
oDemonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi professional team. xwzovoh
oAccreditation in Cardiac MRI
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.
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