Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a full time Consultant Cardiologist with a primary specialist interest in Inherited Cardiac Conditions, plus either Imaging or Heart failure.
The post is based at the Northern General Hospital. The successful candidate will join our team of 31 Cardiology consultants, including 13 non-interventional cardiologists, with a commitment to share the non-interventional on call rota and ward cover.
The successful candidate will have experience and expertise primarily in Inherited Cardiac Conditions, but an additional interest in either Imaging or Heart failure would be preferred.
Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation.
Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.
The appointee will be responsible for the provision of general non-interventional cardiology services as part of the team of consultant cardiologists, to enable Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust to fulfil its service agreements with its commissioners.
There will be specialist sessions in Inherited Cardiac Conditions and either Imaging (echocardiography) or Heart failure, depending on the experience of the appointee.
Imaging can currently be accommodated in echocardiography. Participation in CT or cardiac MR could be considered dependent on capacity within Radiology - it has not been specifically identified for this post.
The appointee will be expected to take part in the administrative work relevant to their clinical commitment and to contribute to the work of the Directorate. The appointee will also be expected to take an active part in Clinical Audit and Clinical Teaching.
Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one if the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with focus on innovation, research and high-quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.
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