Consultant Cardiologist - Imaging

Job Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking consultant cardiologist with a specialist interest in cardiac imaging to join our dynamic and innovative team at Great Western Hospital. The role is part of a rapidly expanding imaging service within a high-performing cardiology department recognised for clinical excellence, research, and service innovation. Recent investment in CT and MRI capacity, combined with growing demand for advanced multi-modality imaging, means this new substantive post offers the opportunity to shape and develop services at a pivotal time while delivering outstanding patient-centred care.

• Deliver high-quality general cardiology care across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Provide specialist expertise in cardiac imaging, including echocardiography (TTE, TOE, stress echo) and, where appropriate, CT and/or CMR
• Support and develop multi-modality imaging services, including CTCA and CT-FFR pathways
• Participate in MDT meetings, including structural heart and complex coronary discussions
• Contribute to the Cardiologist of the Week (COW) rota (1:11), providing acute cardiology support to ACU/AMU and advice and guidance to primary care
• Take part in the on-call rota (currently 1:9) and inpatient ward cover
• Work collaboratively across disciplines, including Radiology, Cardiac Physiology, and Cardiac Surgery networks
• Contribute to teaching, training, audit, and research activities within the department

Great Western Hospital is part of BSW Hospitals Group – a partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17,600 colleagues and a budget of £1.6 billion, the Group is united by the purpose of delivering the best possible care to over 1 million people, improving access, experience and outcomes, and supporting sustainability and finances.

Management and Leadership Responsibilities:
All staff in each division are managerially accountable through their Lead Clinician to the Associate Medical Director. Consultants are key members of the division and are accountable for leading changes that improve the patient experience. The post holder supports the Clinical Lead in policy and strategy development as a senior member of the Division Management Team, contributes to the leadership and development of services under the direction of the Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director, and ensures effective communication and involvement of staff across the division.

The post holder works in partnership with colleagues in other divisions within the Trust.

• Fully registered with the GMC
• CCT (or equivalent for non-UK applicants) or be accredited and be on the GMC Specialist Register in the speciality appropriate for the consultant post at the time of appointmentLEt; alternatively, candidates can hold or be within 6 months of their CCT at interview
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent

• Clinical training/experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
• Expertise in full range of cardiology conditions
• Ability to lead a multi-professional team and take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Trained in complex pacing and experience with conduction system pacing
• Recent experience of emergency trans-venous temporary pacing and pericardiocentesis (mentorship will be available by negotiation) – maintenance of emergency on-call skills
• Sub-speciality interests will be supported

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled-worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further information can be found on the NHS Careers website.