Job overview

This post for a Specialist Grade Physician is a substantive post, covering both main Trust sites at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH) and Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH) with full participation in cross county activities and service planning. The contract will be held by Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT). There are many, flexible opportunities for development through our annual job planning process.

This post is full-time in Cardiology with no GIM on call. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to our Consultant of the Week (COW) rota or Primary PCI (PPCI) rota with overnight and weekend working. 

Although the role is advertised as full time, part time and flexible working options can also be discussed and considered. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis.

The post-holder will join 15 full-time, 2 part-time existing Consultants and an Associate Specialist to support the provision of a comprehensive cardiac service to the county of Gloucestershire.

The successful applicant will be expected to have a subspecialty interest in cardiology. Device implantation and PCI are particularly welcome.

Main duties of the job

As a senior employee of the Trust the post-holder will work in close co-operation with and support other clinical, professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust’s patients.

Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements: 

·       To ensure the provision of a first-class clinical service

·       To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty

·       To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate

·       To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust’s procedures and operating policies

·       To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust’s and Division’s services plans

·       To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Medical Division or the Trust.

Working for our organisation

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the Southwest region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.