Consultant Cardiologist with an Interest in Cardiac Imaging

Job overview

This new post, developed in response to an increasing workload and complexity of Multimodality Cardiac Imaging, is intended to increase the capabilities of the Trust to meet the ambitious targets for  patients suffering from all forms of cardiovascular disease and in particular to further develop and expand our comprehensive Multimodality Cardiac Imaging service.

We offer one of the region-leading Multimodality Cardiac Imaging services offering the full repertoire of modalities for all indications, including complex, superspecialised techniques such as Complex ACHD Echo/CT/MRI, Legacy Non MRI-Conditional Pacing Device Cardiac MRI, 3D  Echocardiography, Non-Ischaemic Exercise Stress Echo, Transcatheter Structural Intervention Echo/CT/MRI and Cardiac PET.  We also provide Advanced Cardiac Imaging input to regional hospitals and a range of West Midlands MDTs.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a PFI hospital opened in July 2006. All equipment is automatically replaced on a five to seven year cycle, and this includes four state-of-the  art Cardiac Catheter Laboratories.

The successful candidate will be a high-quality Multimodality Cardiac Imaging Cardiologist with board accreditation and broad experience in Transthoracic Echocardiography, Transoesophageal Echocardiography, Stress Echocardiography, Cardiac CT and Cardiac MRI, and will have the  opportunity to contribute to the development of these services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Contribute to the provision and development of a high-quality Multimodality Cardiac Imaging service through independent practice in Transthoracic Echocardiography, Transoesophageal Echocardiography, Stress Echocardiography, Cardiac CT and Cardiac MRI.  • Work with the Trust management, Primary Care Trusts, Commissioners and referring hospitals to develop a comprehensive Cardiac Imaging service for the population of Coventry & Warwickshire.  • Provide consultant sessions supporting the Outpatient Cardiology service.   • Train, supervise and take professional accountability for non-consultant medical staff in the Cardiology Department   • Contribute to the training and development of staff in the Cardiac Imaging service  • Teach medical students and other health professionals.  • Ensure adherence to departmental, Trust, regional and national policies including patients’ charter standards and clinical governance.  • Undertake flexible activities as part of general duties and supporting professional activities.