NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Emergency Care and Medical Services – Clyde Sector

Consultant in Cardiology

Inverclyde Royal Hospital

Salary: £91,474 to £121,548

Hours of work: 40 (10 PAs) 

Relocation Package available

Summary of the Post

The appointee/s will provide consultant leadership as part of a committed senior medical team in Cardiology of 3 full time consultants and additional rotational consultant input from the Golden Jubilee Hospital.

Participation in the general medical rota would be desirable in applicants who are dual accredited. Sub-specialty interests are encouraged and will be supported within GG&C and the job plan.

The elements that currently compose DCC in the cardiology job plans are ward cover (J South), CCU cover, ward referrals, supervision of outpatient investigations, echocardiography, implantation of LINQ recorders, TOE, PPM insertion and cardioversion. We would be very keen to explore any particular requests or interests expressed by applicants.

There is an ongoing interest within the department for support of junior doctors and supervision of a Clinical Fellow with an interest in Echocardiography. Many of the consultants have experience in support and induction of international graduate colleagues into the NHS, and welcoming them to our hospital.

There is an established Heart Failure Liaison service and interest into developing an ambulatory heart failure pathway for the area. In addition there is a current recruitment drive to appoint and develop the role of Cardiology ANPs across Clyde.​​​​​​​

The Benefits  

Salaries for a Consultant in Scotland start from £91,474 to £121,548  (GBP) based on a 40 hour contract (10 sessions).  Additional payments can be achieved for extra sessions and on-call commitments.  Other benefits include Up to 6.6 weeks holiday per year and 8 days public holidays​​​​​​​ (pro rata less than full time hours if applicable). An NHS pension scheme, 30 days of study leave entitlement in any three year period and access to the NHS Scotland Discretionary Points financial award scheme. A relocation package up to £8000 to support relocation into the area if necessary.​​​​​​​

Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a license to practise and eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive consultant post once CESR is awarded. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.  

The job is offered as a full-time post on a 10 PA basis but applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full-time. Up to 2 EPA’s may be available to undertake additional outpatient and/or procedure sessions or management activity.

Additional Non DCC (up to 2 PA’s in total – Inclusive of 1 core SPA plus 1 additional non DCC can be negotiated and agreed between the successful candidate and Management depending on the time required to support professional activities and the needs of the service.​​​​​​​

All newly qualified Consultants are initially offered a minimum of 1 Core Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) which includes CPD, audit, clinical governance, appraisal, revalidation, job planning and management meetings. This will be reviewed within 6 months (or earlier if required) of appointment and revised upwards if additional responsibilities are agreed.

For candidates looking for their first step into the NHS we will also offer support and guidance on the process of obtaining General Medical Council (GMC) registration and, for non UK citizens, Health and Care Worker visa under the UK’s Skilled Worker visa scheme. Applications from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates will be welcomed.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.