Job overview

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Interventional Consultant Cardiologist to join our innovative cardiology team. As a Consultant Cardiologist at University Hospitals Plymouth, you will play a vital role in delivering top-quality cardiology services in a supportive and collaborative environment.

This position is designed to enhance the provision of secondary cardiology care, including outpatient services, to the local population in Devon and Cornwall. The job requires a basic 10 PA (Planned Activities) job plan, with potential for additional negotiations regarding specific sub-speciality interests in alignment with the strategic objectives of the Cardiology Service.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the Directorate's educational and audit program, including monthly CME/audit meetings and weekly teaching sessions for junior staff. University Hospital Plymouth's commitment to undergraduate teaching for both medical and dental students, including tertiary care modules in conjunction with Plymouth University, is evident in outstanding teaching facilities on-site.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Care:Diagnose and manage patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions. Perform and interpret diagnostic tests such as echocardiograms, ECGs, and cardiac MRIs. Provide outpatient and inpatient care, including consultations and follow-up appointments. Lead and participate in ward rounds, ensuring comprehensive patient care.

Procedural Work:

Conduct interventional procedures such as angiography, angioplasty, and pacemaker implantation.Ensure all procedures are performed to the highest standards of safety and quality.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration:

Work closely with other healthcare professionals, including nurses, radiologists, and surgeons, to provide integrated care.

Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.

Teaching and Training:

Provide education and training to junior doctors, medical students, and other healthcare staff.Participate in continuing professional development (CPD) and clinical governance initiatives.

Research and Development:

Engage in clinical research to advance the field of cardiology. Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.

Management and Leadership:

Take on leadership roles within the department, contributing to service development and improvement. Participate in the management of the cardiology department, including rota planning and resource allocation.

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. 

Applicants wishing to work flexibly are encouraged to apply.  As a team we would welcome requests for various flexible working arrangements including job-sharing.  Such arrangements can be discussed with any short-listed candidate.

We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.