An excellent opportunity for an experienced Consultant in Cardiology with a Sub-Specialty Interest in Imaging & Heart Failure to join a Health Board in North Wales that promotes equality and diversity. If you love a challenge, have a passion to help others or simple fancy a fresh start, then this Health Board has all the ingredients. The post if suitable for overseas consultants, including candidates who are pursuing CESR. Specialists in Cardiology with a Sub-Specialty Interest in Imaging & Heart Failure holding a specialist certification would be suitable for this post, based on experience entering at either Specialty Doctor or Consultant grade. 

Overseas applications from experienced Specialty Doctors and Consultants are welcomed. 

WHAT IS HEALTH BOARD LIKE? 
The Health Board is largest health organisation in Wales, that are developing an integrated health service which provides excellent care delivered in partnership with the public and other statutory and third sector organisations.

The Health Board have a budget of £1.3 billion and a workforce of over 17,000 staff. Providing primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of around 700,000 across of North Wales. They continuously develop their workforce so that it has the right skills and operates in a research-rich learning culture.

Besides their three main hospital sites, they are also responsible for community hospitals, health centres, clinics, mental health units, community teams, GP practices and other NHS services provided by dentists, opticians and pharmacists. They plan to improve the health of the population, with particular focus upon the most vulnerable in our society.

WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE? 
The Department has a Cardiac Centre that was created in 2014 with the opening of the second catheter laboratory one of the NHS' sites. The Centre was formed to provide tertiary cardiac services for the population of North Wales. The team is consist of 4 Consultant Cardiologists, 1 Associate Specialist, 2 Specialist Registrars, 2 Foundation Year 2 and 2 Foundation Year 1. There is a very well developed Heart Failure Team both in ‘primary’ and ‘secondary’ care supported by 5 Heart Failure Specialist Nurses (including palliate care) and a Specialist Pharmacist. 

The Inpatient cardiology patients are located on ACU and CCU. There is a cardiology rota to see referrals from the general medical on–call service and for CCU. The current cardiology consultants are on the general medical on call rota, while all new referrals are seen in the cardiology department in one-stop clinics. Follow ups are seen in main out patients. The service provides echocardiography, device follow-up, treadmill testing and 24 hour and long term monitoring. The echocardiography department undertakes trans-thoracic, trans- oesophageal echocardiography and stress echocardiography.

The post holder will provide a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient cardiology service supported by other members of the department. The post holder is expected to provide professional supervision and teaching of junior medical staff and contributions to local undergraduate and postgraduate activity.

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN NORTH WALES? 
North Wales has a vast national park, purpose built mountain biking trails, a breath taking coastal path, soaring zip wire, food festivals and world class sport and adventure around every corner. The North Wales is equipped with sport and leisure centres that provide opportunities for a wide variety of sporting, fitness and recreational activities. Not only does it have lots of activities for you, it also has a wide selection of private housing is available, both traditional and modern in towns, villages and rural settings.

For doctors with family, the educational standards are consistently high in both the primary and secondary sectors. There are several well established independent schools within North Wales and the surrounding area that cater for both day pupils and boarders. The regional University with its excellent scholastic reputation has a thriving student community.

You can say goodbye to heavy inner city commuter traffic, and enjoy a breath-taking commute across North Wales.

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU AT THIS HEALTH BOARD?
With an extremely active education/teaching programme supported by the consultant team, there is opportunity to work towards and complete CESR, exams, get involved in active research and many aspects of CPD. 

Participation in research and educational activities will be encouraged.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:

• Experience of working in Cardiology
• Board Certified Specialist in Cardiology

Non-EEA Candidates:

• Experience of working in Cardiology

UK based applicants

• Experience of working in Cardiology
• Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT

An outstanding opportunity for experienced Consultant in Cardiology to join an NHS Trust that is committed to providing the best quality care to the people of East Sussex by attracting and recruiting passionate people who share this commitment. This Trust is one of the largest employers in the region and their members and staff are dedicated professionals whose work is varied, challenging and makes a real difference to people’s health and well-being.

The post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced IMGs looking to complete CESR.

WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE? 

The Trust is one of the largest organisations in the country and they employ over 6,000 dedicated staff with an annual turnover of £380 million who provides service to 525,000 people that live within the area. Their services are mainly provided from two district general hospitals, both have Emergency Departments and provide care 24 hours a day. They offer a comprehensive range of surgical, medical and maternity services supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.

The role of the NHS Trust is to provide the best possible healthcare service to patients, who come first in everything the organisation does. Safe patient care is the Trust's highest priority. They will provide high quality clinical services that achieve and demonstrate optimum clinical outcomes and provide an excellent care experience for patients. The employees will be valued and respected. They will be involved in decisions about the services they provide and offered the training and development that they need to fulfill their roles.

They will operate efficiently and effectively, diagnosing and treating patients in timely fashion and expediting their return to health. They will use their resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of their patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally, and financially sustainable.

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?

The region has a natural beauty. Sussex has some fantastic natural features such as the Seven Sisters National Park, and many areas of outstanding natural beauty that include the medieval heathland and forests of the High Weald. It also has beaches and harbours where people can go to during their dayoffs.

Besides its natural beauty, there's a rich array of accommodation options, ranging from the five star Grand Hotel on Eastbourne seafront to quaint B&Bs set amid beautiful Sussex countryside. East Sussex offers a rich array of culture, with art galleries such as the Jerwood Gallery in Hastings and the Towner Gallery in Eastbourne and an array of theatre and entertainment venues such as the De La Warr Pavillion in Bexhill, Congress and Deveonshire Park Theatres in Eastbourne and the White Rock Theatre in Hastings.

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?

The combination of clinical practice and first-class academic connections means that medical professionals have a wide range of opportunities to develop their careers and achieve their aspirations. You will have access to leadership, teaching, educational and research opportunities for Continued Professional Develop (CPD).

If you are a new consultant you will receive mentoring and support from medical leads as well as access to a large peer group of enthusiastic and high-caliber Consultants.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?

EEA Candidates:

• Experience of working in Cardiology
• Board Certified Specialist in Cardiology

Non-EEA Candidates:

• MRCP
• Experience of working in Cardiology

UK based applicants

• Experience of working in Cardiology
• Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT

An excellent opportunity for a consultant cardiologist to join the a large integrated care provider in North East England. The trust is high performing with a strong track record of supporting new appointees with career development. 

Applications are welcomed from international candidates.

Trust overview:
The Trust is based on two acute sites with most acute medical services and specialties duplicated on each site. 

Service overview: 
The cardiology team is multidisciplinary, working closely with key teams, including the Emergency Department & specialist teams. 

You will join a team of Consultants, Physiologists, Nurses and Managers who are proud of the service that they provide. There is significant scope for development of the pacing service and the opportunity to shape the strategic direction of that service for the right candidate.

Local area:
You can be in the countryside in less than ten minutes from all major towns and cities in the area, with some of the most stunning scenery and outdoor space in the country.

There is a strong sporting and cultural heritage in the north east, so no matter what your interests are, there is something here for you to explore. For families, you will have access to fantastic school and academic institutions as well as very affordable properties.

The region is also known to be friendly, relaxed and welcoming. 

Requirements for the post: 
UK based applicants: 

• Hold CCT, or within 6 months of completing CESR 

• Specialist diploma 

• MRCP
• Consultant experience in cardiology