Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 407-MLTC-7231517
- Employer
- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Walsall Manor Hospital
- Town
- Walsall
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/09/2025 08:00
- Interview date
- 30/09/2025
Employer heading
Consultant Cardiologist & Clinical Director
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job overview
Consultant Cardiology & Clinical Director
This is a Consultant Cardiologist and Clinical Director position in Cardiology for 10 Programmed Activities per week with an additional PA available subject to negotiation and will include participation in a 1:7 Cardiology hot week on-call. If successful, you will be encouraged to develop specialist interest in either angiography, pacemakers and cardiac imaging locally. Teaching and participation in audit and research interest are encouraged. The Clinical Director will work within the Triumvirate Team of Three alongside the Care Group Manager and Matron, ensuring that a safe and effective patient service is delivered for patients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will proactively lead the clinical agenda with the Care Group in partnership with the Senior Leaders of the Division of Medicine and other colleagues. The Clinical Director leads the clinical governance agenda for the Care Group ensuring the appropriate governance arrangements are in place to provide assurance of quality of care and patient safety within Cardiology.
There is a requirement to ensure the medical perspective is considered in all aspects of service development and service reconfiguration across the Care Group. The post holder will represent the Care Group as Senior Leader and act as medical decision maker when representing the Care Group at Performance Management Meetings and reviews and make contribution to the functioning and work of this process.
Further details in the job description.
Working for our organisation
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities.
A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Contribution to clinical networks both internal and external to the Trust is essential as part of the Clinical Director role, establishing links with patients and the public to develop patient centered care, to ensure the delivery of high-quality care. The Clinical Director will be a visible leader across the Care Group and operate within the required behaviours and values of the organisation, leading by example in the delivery of the team’s performance.
The post holder will join an existing team of 7 dynamic cardiologists and to undertake OPD and inpatient activities at Walsall Manor Hospital NHS Trust and given the skill sets, may participate in the development of services.
Further details in the job description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Basic Medical Degree
- Full MRCP or equivalent
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register: • CCT in Cardiology (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) • European Community Rights or • CESR
- ALS (Adult Life support) within last 3 years
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Cardiology (or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of interview)
- Must possess a wide experience in Cardiology and General Internal Medicine at senior level
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and within a multi-disciplinary team
- Good organisational and management skills Ability to manage and lead within the Elderly Care Team
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff including SpR/StR level
- Evidence of management and administration experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of research experience and published work
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Hannah Beattie
- Job title
- Care Group Manager - Cardiology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01922 721172
- Additional information
Extension 7599
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