256139 - Speciality Doctor – Cardiology

Applications are invited for a dynamic and enthusiastic Cardiology Speciality Doctor to join our forward thinking multidisciplinary Cardiology team in NHS Dumfries and Galloway, encompassing 4 Consultants, a Speciality Doctor (this post), Cardiology Nurse Specialists, Rehabilitation Team, Heart Failure Nurses and Clinical physiology team. The clinical team provides a broad range of cardiology services to a population of 148,000 across 2,500 square miles of Southwest Scotland.

Sub-specialty interests can be discussed through contact with the Department, along with the potential to complete portfolio pathway for CESR or to meet the requirements for Specialist doctor status.

Based in Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary there is a full range of investigative and treatment facilities on-site which can be found in the Job Description. An example of some of the facilities include; treadmill exercise testing, transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography with Doppler, with facilities for stress echocardiography and 3-D imaging, tilt‑testing, holter monitoring and CT coronary angiography.

This is an exciting time to be joining the cardiology team, The successful applicant will be part of a team responsible for making changes to enhance our current service and make a significant contribution to key clinical changes in pathways and protocols.

Dumfries is located in the South West of Scotland, famed for its high standard of local schools, college, university and affordable housing. Dumfries and Galloway is a popular tourist resort for many outdoor activities including golfing, walking, cycling and mountain biking plus an indoor ice sports centre with nationally high achieving skating teams. For water sport enthusiasts there is a local yacht club.

There are good transport links to Glasgow, Edinburgh and Newcastle.

Applications for part‑time or job share employment are also welcome.

For further information please contact Sue Bryant, Cardiology Team Lead- direct dial ; e‑mail address sue.bryantt or Aaron.jardine2t

To find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland please visit our Work With Us web pages

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