Locum Consultant in Cardiology

The appointment is for a full-time Locum Consultant Physician in Cardiology with a specialist interest in Imaging / Heart Failure with a view to a substantive appointment.

Applications are invited from full time, part time and job share applicants. If a person is appointed as a part-time or job share position modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the trust in consultation with consultant colleagues. The post holder will work with the existing Consultants to develop services in Cardiology and arises from increasing demand for services.

This post is designed to support and complement the cross-site cardiology services. An interest in imaging / heart failure is preferred and as such a specialist interest in these area is prioritised.

Other specialist interests may also be accommodated. This is an exciting time for the service with a new diagnostic centre planned for the West Middlesex Site, with cardiac MRI as part of this new centre and an increasing innovation and research programme.

Newly appointed consultants will have access to mentoring support.

Participate in, and provide committed acute cardiac inpatient and outpatient care, with supervision of colleagues.

Facilitate access to a full range of inpatient and outpatient cardiology services.

Undertake specialist cardiology work and lead the multidisciplinary team

Be expected to cover for absent Consultant colleagues within the Department to allow for annual and study leave.

Make collaboration between hospital and community services as efficient as possible, supporting discharge from hospital where appropriate and ensuring appropriate follow up arrangements.

Provide peer group support, supervision, further education and professional development essential to the welfare and effectiveness of trainees in Cardiology, General Internal Medicine and the allied professions.

Be educationally responsible for training and appraisal of junior staff

Demonstrate a continuing commitment to research, audit and evaluation in cardiology.

Develop communication and other non-clinical aspects of cardiac services.

Actively participate in undergraduate teaching of clinical medical students attached to the service.

See referrals from colleagues within the Trust.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Provide High Quality Care to Patients

The post holder must adhere to the standards outlined by the GMC for Good Medical Practice.

Develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.

Ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.

Ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.

Demonstrate, model and encourage Trust Values at all times to all patients and staff.

Research, Teaching and Training

Provide high quality teaching to medical undergraduates and members of other health care professions as agreed with the Service Lead. To contribute to training and teaching of medical trainees, medical students, other doctors in training and other staff groups.

Act as a clinical supervisor and appraiser as delegated by the Clinical…