Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Cardiologist with any specialty interest that aligns with requirements of the wider University Hospital of Tees Cardiology department
This successful applicant will be the 9th Consultant Cardiologist to join the dynamic team at North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation trust on a permanent basis as we progress to forming a fully integrated Cardiology department with our colleagues at South Tees NHS Foundation trust later this year.

The appointee will be expected to participate in and share responsibility with the existing consultants for:

• The clinical workload of the department and service development
• The day to day running of the cardiology service
• The administrative affairs of the department
• Develop a further special interest according to the interests of the post-holder and the needs of the department. This may include the need for cross site working
• Maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of cardiology.
• Undertake any responsibility which relates to the agreed special interests.
• Provide cover for colleagues’ annual leave and other authorised absences.
• Provide professional supervision and management of resident medical staff.
• Be actively involved in the management of the department, including attendance at the Consultant Cardiologists’ meetings, monthly cardiology directorate meetings and other Specialist Centre meetings as applicable.

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones.
We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition – a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We actively encourage staff involvement with staff networking events and staff survey
“Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”
Details of the job description, person specification and main responsibilities can be found in the attached job description

Please refer the Job description for details