Job summaryThis is a new post to deliver specialist cardiac imaging, obstetric cardiology and community heart failure as well as general cardiology services to the Royal Free, London NHS Foundation Trust. The post is based predominantly at the Royal Free and Finchley Memorial Hospital (FMH) sites.Main duties of the jobThe job plan includes the following sessions:Specialist cardiac imaging (CTCA/nuclear)Out-patient clinicsWard rounds.Joint obstetric-cardiology clinics and in-patient review serviceCommunity heart failure clinics at FMHLocal teaching and MDT meetingsAbout usThe Royal Free Heart Centre provides a comprehensive range of general and specialist cardiology services, serving both a secondary and tertiary role for patients in the North Central London sector. The cardiology unit comprises a seven-bedded Coronary Care Unit and a designated cardiology ward (twenty beds) plus any inpatients on other wards being looked after by the consultants concerned.There is a dedicated diagnostic departmentproviding a full range of non-invasive investigations, two new cardiac catheter laboratories and a day case coronary interventional unit (10 beds). The department receives elective and non-elective referrals from the locality and from district general hospitals in the North Central Sector. On 1st July 2014 the Royal free acquired Barnet & Chase Farm hospitals. The department is now fully integrated across the sites with cross site working.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe run an extremely dynamic echocardiography department providing 13,000 diagnostic echocardiograms across all three sites with both elective and in-patient services. Routine trans-esophageal echocardiograms are carried out at RFH site and ad hoc service for inpatients at Barnet. Exercise and dobutamine stress echocardiography is carried out across RFH and Barnet. We undertake the full range of echocardiography including tissue Doppler, contrast echocardiography and 3-D TOE. In 2021 there was a £1 million upgrade of all the echo machines. There is onsite cardiac MRI at the RFH in a purpose build scanning centre providing state of the art perfusion mapping and innovative CMR-guided right heart catheterization. The Royal Free also oversees the newly commissioned Community Diagnostic Centre at Finchley Memorial Hospital by North Central London ICS.Person SpecificationEducation & professional QualificationsEssentialFull registration with GMC Specialist Register with complete CCT / CESR registrationMRCP (UK) or equivalentDesirableHigher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)Experience of working in UK healthcareBritish Society of Echocardiography or equivalent accreditationRoyal Free World Class ValuesEssentialDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust ValuesExperienceEssentialSub-specialty expertise in cardiac imaging as independent operator (nuclear, CTCA)DesirableSub -specialty expertise in heart failureSub -speciality expertise in obstetric cardiologyActive participation in researchSkills and aptitudesEssentialExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work within a multi -disciplinary teamDesirableExperience in service transformation & clinical leadershipPersonal Qualities & attributesEssentialMotivated, flexible and enthusiasticGood interpersonal skillsCaring attitude to patientsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Free London NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Free HospitalLondonNW3 2QGEmployer's websitehttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)