Consultant Cardiologist in Heart Failure, Devices and ICC

Consultant Cardiologist in Heart Failure, Devices and ICCNHS Medical & Dental: ConsultantJob overviewJob Purpose:To provide a consultant led service in Cardiology with specialisation in cardiac devices and Inherited Cardiac Conditions (ICC).Key Duties and Responsibilities:· To contribute to cardiac pacing devices and develop ICC services for the local population.· Provide inpatient care on cardiology wards, assessment of cardiac patients on MAU, inpatient referrals and Advice and Guidance service to GPs by participating on the non PCI consultant rota, currently 1 in 10 weeks, with appointment of 4 additional consultants over the next 12 months.Participate in innovative community integration models to provide cardiac care to local population.Main duties of the jobRole RequirementsYou will be expected to undertake two general cardiology/ICC clinics in a full week. Two sessions for cardiac devices lists in cath labs will be available. You will be leading the ICC service and be the point of contact for the specialist service taking part in local and regional ICC MDTs. You will be expected to take part on Braunton ward rota which is currently 1 in 10. You will also be part of the rota to provide inpatient cardiology reviews and Advice and Guidance services to GPs, currently 1 in 10. Additional 4 consultant appointments are being made over the next 12 months who will be part of these rotas.Working for our organisationWe 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 manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. 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.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesJob PurposeTo provide a consultant-led service in cardiology with a subspecialist focus on cardiac devices, heart failure, and Inherited Cardiac Conditions (ICC), while contributing to the wider general cardiology service.Main ResponsibilitiesClinical DutiesDeliver consultant-led outpatient cardiology/ICC care through two weekly clinics.Lead and further develop the ICC service for Plymouth and the wider peninsula, acting as the primary consultant contact for the service.Undertake cardiac device procedures (implantation, follow-up, troubleshooting) through allocated cath lab sessions.Participate in regional and local ICC multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.Provide inpatient cardiology care, including:Ward rounds on Braunton Ward.Assessment of acute admissions on patient referrals from other specialties.Contribute to the non-PCI consultant rota (currently 1 in 10), providing inpatient cover and Advice & Guidance for GPs.Support the development of community-based cardiology models, integrating specialist care closer to patients.Multidisciplinary & Network WorkingAttend and contribute to cardiology MDTs, including ICC, imaging, revascularisation, endocarditis, and structural intervention meetings.Work closely with the electrophysiology team, device physiologists, and heart failure specialists to ensure seamless patient care.Develop collaborative links with regional ICC and device services.Education, Training & ResearchActively participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including:Weekly echocardiography education meeting.Resident doctor teaching sessions.Monthly consultant-led medical education meeting (case presentations, M&M, audit).Supervise and train cardiology registrars, fellows, and physiologists in devices and ICC.Contribute to clinical audit, service evaluation, and quality improvement within the Trust.Participate in research in devices, ICC, and heart failure, with opportunities for publication and presentation.Provide clinical leadership in developing the ICC service, including pathways for diagnosis, family screening, and multidisciplinary care.Support innovation in device management, including extractions, complex device implantation, and new technologies.Contribute to service planning, rota coordination, and workforce development within the cardiology directorate.Undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national level where appropriate.Supporting Professional Activities (SPA)Engage in CPD, appraisal, and revalidation to maintain professional standards.Lead and participate in audit, governance, and service improvement projects.Contribute to the development of departmental guidelines and pathways.Represent the department in Trust-wide meetings and clinical governance dicative Job Plan (10 PAs)ActivityPAsWard round – Braunton Ward 1.14Outpatient clinics (General/ICC) 2.0MAU reviews 0.53Advice & Guidance 0.33Subspecialty Work (Cath Lab/Devices) 1.75MDTs (ICC, Imaging, Endocarditis, Revascularisation) 1.0Patient-related administration 1.25Community integration 0.5Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) 1.5Total 10.0Education & Training CommitmentsWeekly: Echocardiography teaching meeting.Weekly: Resident doctor teaching.Monthly: Medical Education half-day (audit, M&M, case presentations).Actively contribute to undergraduate teaching through Peninsula Medical School.Support postgraduate education and mentorship for trainees in cardiology.Person specification• To be on, or within 6 months of being on, the GMC Specialist Register in Cardiology via a CCT in Cardiology or equivalent e.g CESR, at the time of interview.• Should have completed a recognised training programme in Adult Congenital Heart Disease• Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE• Adult Congenital Heart Disease• Training in Heart disease in pregnancy• Fully trained in general cardiology.• Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems• Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi professional team.• Accreditation in Cardiac imaging modalitiesMedical/Doctor recruitment: Unsolicited CVs and Candidate Profiles/DetailsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies.We do, however, work with a defined list of preferred HTE Framework suppliers who may be invited to support us in sourcing candidates for particular line with our preferred supplier list, we only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and an agency has been instructed by a member of the Trust’s Medical Workforce team.We do not pay agency fees where speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to the Trust or Trust employees by any other means than the official route above. Where this is not observed the Trust reserves the right to contact these candidates directly and initiate discussions without payment of any agency fee.Any candidate details (whether written or spoken) or CVs that are referred directly will not constitute an introduction. The Trust will under no circumstances be responsible for any recruitment fees in relation to these contacts.Submission of any unsolicited CVs, candidate’s details and/or proposals to the Trust will not be considered further and will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this Agency order to establish and maintain good working relationships with the Trust’s agency suppliers, we ask that this Protocol is adhered to and thank you for your co-operation.Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-03-14