Cardiologist General Consultant

Job Summary

The Consultant General Cardiologist plays a pivotal role in providing expert care to patients with a wide range of cardiovascular conditions. This position involves comprehensive responsibilities, including the diagnosis, management, and treatment of heart-related disorders, ranging from common cardiovascular issues to complex cases requiring advanced intervention.

The role is critical in both inpatient and outpatient settings, where the Consultant is responsible for conducting and interpreting diagnostic tests such as echocardiograms trans-thoracic & trans oesophageal, dobutamine Echo), stress tests. In addition, this role involves developing personalized treatment plans that may include medication management, lifestyle modifications, and interventional procedures.

The Consultant General Cardiologist also leads multidisciplinary team meetings (including cardiologist, cardiac surgeon, intensivist & anaesthetist) to discuss and optimize care for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions, ensuring that all treatment decisions are evidence-based and patient-centred. Beyond clinical duties, the Consultant is engaged in the strategic development of cardiology services within the hospital, contributing to the adoption of modern technologies, clinical trials, and innovative treatment protocols to enhance patient outcomes.

The role demands close collaboration with other specialists, including cardiothoracic surgeons and interventional cardiologists, to provide comprehensive, high-quality care. Furthermore, the Consultant serves as a mentor and educator to junior doctors and cardiology trainees, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional development.

Leadership:

• Provide clinical leadership within the cardiology department, guiding junior doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals in delivering high-quality cardiovascular care.
• Lead multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases and develop tailored treatment plans.
• To be accountable, the delivery of key performance indicators relating to his department, whilst striving for continuous improvement.
• To be an active member in the department by displaying resilience whilst designing and building a safe environment for the department members
• You will be at the forefront of the team and be responsible for any outstanding issues related to the department’s function of the organisation.

Strategic Development

Collaborate with the department colleagues to develop and implement strategic initiatives aimed at advancing cardiology services, including the adoption of modern technologies and treatment protocols.

Engage in research and clinical trials to contribute to the advancement of cardiology knowledge and practices.

Provide clear and concise leadership for the team to ensure that all facilities are outstanding environments, which are safe for the use of staff to the highest quality delivery of services to patients and external visitors.

Responsible for delivering excellent patient focused facilities, which consider any staff and any feedback from staff and patients.

Competitive salary.

This Job Description and Person Specification may be subject to change depending on the needs of the service, in consultation with the post holder.

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