Consultant Cardiologist

Job title:

Consultant Cardiologist

Company:

NHS

Job description

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant Cardiologist (full-time, 10PA) with a specialist interest in Echocardiography (Stress Echo and TOE) and Valve Disease, with active participation in the local Infective Endocarditis MDT. Expertise in cardiovascular cross-sectional imaging, including CT coronary angiography and cardiac MRI, would be welcomed.The successful applicant will play a key role in expanding Cardiology services across the Trust and will join a team of 11 Consultant Cardiologists at Aintree Hospital, delivering comprehensive cardiac care to patients across the Trust.Aintree Hospital serves a catchment area of approximately 330,000 to 350,000 people, covering North Liverpool, Sefton Borough, and parts of Knowsley, including Kirkby. The hospital is part of Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, working closely with other hospitals in Liverpool and the surrounding areas to provide specialist care and shared services. Applicants must be fully registered with the General Medical Council, hold a licence to practice, and have membership of the Royal College of Physicians UK (or equivalent). They should be listed on the Specialist Register for Cardiology or be eligible for registration within six months of the appointment date.Main duties of the jobThe appointee, together with their colleagues at the Aintree site will have a commitment to the provision of cardiology services. The appointee is responsible for the continued development and expansion of their sub speciality interest and will be expected to work closely with the rest of the Consultants.The successful candidate will play a key role in delivery several aspects within the Cardiology Service. Sessions will be available to support stress echo cardiography/TOE and conventional coronary angiograph with an interest in Valve Disease.About usLiverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdfFollow us on Social Media:Facebook – Liverpool University Hospitals CareersInstagram – @LUHFTcareersTwitter – @LUHFTcareersDetailsDate posted07 May 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number287-AMED-31-25-CJob locationsAintree University HospitalsLongmoor LaneLiverpoolL9 7ALJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesHOSPITAL/LOCATIONTYPE OF WORKMONDAYAMAintreeACCU ward round + PTWR in EDroundPMAintreeACCU ward round + PTWR in EDroundTUESDAYAMAintreeACCU ward round + PTWR in EDroundPMAintreeACCU ward round + PTWR in EDroundWEDNESDAYAMAintreeACCU ward round + PTWR in ED roundPMAintreeACCU ward round + PTWR in EDroundTHURSDAYAMAintreeACCU ward round + PTWR in EDroundPMAintreeACCU ward round + PTWR in EDroundFfFf FRIDAYAMAintreeACCU ward round + PTWR in EDroundPMAintreeACCU ward round + PTWR in EDroundOn ward weeks (6 weeks/year)HOSPITAL/LOCATIONTYPE OF WORKMONDAYAMAintreeWard roundAdvice and Guidance (A&G)PMAintreeWard roundA&GTUESDAYAMAintreeWard roundA&GPMAintreeWard roundA&GWEDNESDAYAMAintreeWard roundA&GPMAintreeWard roundA&GTHURSDAYAMAintreeWard roundA&GPMAintreeWard roundA&GFRIDAYAMAintreeWard roundA&GPMAintreeWard roundA&GOff ward weeks (30 weeks/year)HOSPITAL/LOCATIONTYPE OF WORKMONDAYAMAintreeAdminPMAintreeOPD ClinicTUESDAYAMAintreeSPAPMAintreeSpecialty sessionWEDNESDAYAMAintreeRAS TriagePMAintreeSpecialty sessionTHURSDAYAMAintreeOPD ClinicPMAintreeResearch / AuditFri FRIDAYAMAintreeMDTPMAintreeEducational supervisionOn Call commitmentsThe current rota runs at 1 in 11 for ACCU with out of hours cover on a weekly basis (6 weeks a year). At the weekend, the Consultant will carry out the ACCU (one ward round) and post-take ward rounds on ward 8. The total number of patients seen daily and at the weekends can be variable (14- 22 patients).On call weeks (6 weeks/year), also includes 1 PA as SPA Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesHOSPITAL/LOCATIONTYPE OF WORKMONDAYAMAintreeACCU ward round + PTWR in EDroundPMAintreeACCU ward round + PTWR in EDroundTUESDAYAMAintreeACCU ward round + PTWR in EDroundPMAintreeACCU ward round + PTWR in EDroundWEDNESDAYAMAintreeACCU ward round + PTWR in ED roundPMAintreeACCU ward round + PTWR in EDroundTHURSDAYAMAintreeACCU ward round + PTWR in EDroundPMAintreeACCU ward round + PTWR in EDroundFfFf FRIDAYAMAintreeACCU ward round + PTWR in EDroundPMAintreeACCU ward round + PTWR in EDroundOn ward weeks (6 weeks/year)HOSPITAL/LOCATIONTYPE OF WORKMONDAYAMAintreeWard roundAdvice and Guidance (A&G)PMAintreeWard roundA&GTUESDAYAMAintreeWard roundA&GPMAintreeWard roundA&GWEDNESDAYAMAintreeWard roundA&GPMAintreeWard roundA&GTHURSDAYAMAintreeWard roundA&GPMAintreeWard roundA&GFRIDAYAMAintreeWard roundA&GPMAintreeWard roundA&GOff ward weeks (30 weeks/year)HOSPITAL/LOCATIONTYPE OF WORKMONDAYAMAintreeAdminPMAintreeOPD ClinicTUESDAYAMAintreeSPAPMAintreeSpecialty sessionWEDNESDAYAMAintreeRAS TriagePMAintreeSpecialty sessionTHURSDAYAMAintreeOPD ClinicPMAintreeResearch / AuditFri FRIDAYAMAintreeMDTPMAintreeEducational supervisionOn Call commitmentsThe current rota runs at 1 in 11 for ACCU with out of hours cover on a weekly basis (6 weeks a year). At the weekend, the Consultant will carry out the ACCU (one ward round) and post-take ward rounds on ward 8. The total number of patients seen daily and at the weekends can be variable (14- 22 patients).On call weeks (6 weeks/year), also includes 1 PA as SPAPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• MRCP or equivalent
• Full registration with GMC
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via – CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months) – CESR or – European Community Rights
• Signed off for sub speciality interest

Desirable

• Higher research degree or in the process of obtaining a higher research degree

ExperienceEssential

• Wide experience in elective and emergency Cardiology in the UK up to the standard expected of CCT.
• Evidence of practice at consultant or sub-consultant, senior SpR level for a reasonable period of time.
• Expertise in sub speciality field

Desirable

• Previous Fellowships or extended training
• Teaching experience
• Relevant experience in NHS organisation and undertaking audit

OtherEssential

• Research and publications relevant to post

Desirable

• Presentations at National and International Meetings

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• MRCP or equivalent
• Full registration with GMC
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via – CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months) – CESR or – European Community Rights
• Signed off for sub speciality interest

Desirable

• Higher research degree or in the process of obtaining a higher research degree

ExperienceEssential

• Wide experience in elective and emergency Cardiology in the UK up to the standard expected of CCT.
• Evidence of practice at consultant or sub-consultant, senior SpR level for a reasonable period of time.
• Expertise in sub speciality field

Desirable

• Previous Fellowships or extended training
• Teaching experience
• Relevant experience in NHS organisation and undertaking audit

OtherEssential

• Research and publications relevant to post

Desirable

• Presentations at National and International Meetings

Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Liverpool

Job date

Fri, 09 May 2025 03:25:31 GMT

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