Consultant Cardiologist with Special Interest in Structural Intervention

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As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] provides specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine, and diagnostic imaging.

Job Overview

This is a replacement post for an established TAVI consultant. The TAVI/structural team currently consists of 6 interventional cardiologists, supported by imaging cardiologists, dedicated nurse specialists, cardiac and vascular surgeons. The appointee will supplement an experienced team with procedural skill and expertise in alternative access, CT planning, and research. TF TAVI lists are 2.5 days per week (10-12 cases per week) with ad hoc procedures, a monthly surgical TAVI list, weekly MDT, and a dedicated weekly TAVI clinic. The programme is well established and undergoing expansion (450 TAVIs last year).

Main Duties of the Job

The role is as a dedicated TAVI operator. There will be opportunity for an interested applicant to lead and develop other relevant structural heart disease areas depending on particular interest. This is a full-time (10 PA) Consultant Cardiologist post, based at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Working for Our Organisation

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] serves a catchment area of 2.8 million people. It is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, modern estate, and flexible working. Visit our website: https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

The appointee will join a team of ten full-time in-house interventional cardiologists and six joint appointees. The TAVI/structural team includes 5 interventional cardiologists, supported by imaging cardiologists, nurse specialists, cardiac and vascular surgeons. Structural lists are monthly and encompass TEER, PFO, paravalvular leak, and VSDs. A successful TAVI training programme is in place.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• MRCP (UK) Entry on Specialist Register Postgraduate degree

Clinical Experience (Essential)

• Clinical training equivalent to UK CCT in cardiology
• Extensive experience of modern coronary intervention including independent PPCI service
• National profile in TAVI with significant consultant level experience
• Independent TAVI implanter, ideally with experience in a range of devices

Desirable

• Experienced in wider structural intervention (TEER, paravalvular leak closure, hole closure)
• National leader in TAVI CT interpretation

Management and Administrative Experience (Essential)

• Ability to advise on efficient running of specialist service
• Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, waiting lists, catheter lab time
• Ability to manage and lead TAVI subspecialist service

Teaching Experience (Essential)

• Experience supervising and mentoring consultant colleagues
• Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
• Level 1 accreditation as educational supervisor

Research Experience (Essential)

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• Peer reviewed publications

Personal Attributes (Essential)

• Ability to work in a team and good interpersonal skills
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, and agencies
• Commitment to continuing medical education
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities

Further Details / Informal Visits Contact

Name: Clare Appleby
Job title: Consultant Cardiologist, Clinical Lead
Email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Telephone: [contact hidden]

Apply online: https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7936135