Consultant in Heart Failure

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Main area Cardiology Grade YC72 Contract Permanent: includes on call rota. Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (Participation in on-call rota) Job ref 349-WTWA RL4-A

Site Manchester Royal Infirmary Town Manchester Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum / pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 03/09/:59

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic individual to join the Heart Failure team at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

As the leading provider of tertiary and specialist healthcare services in Manchester, the Trust treats more than a million patients every year. You will be part of a team of 50 Consultant Cardiologists at the Manchester Heart Institute. The Cardiology department is staffed with energetic, forward-looking cardiologists, and we're looking for someone similar to join our team.

The role presents an excellent opportunity to showcase your comprehensive understanding of cardiac careand Heart Failure patients.

Informal visits are encouraged and we would welcome your interest.

Main duties of the job

• To deliver excellent heart failure services, for the population of Greater Manchester and surrounding areas
• To contribute to the planning and development of heart failure services
• To provide flexible support and develop in reach services across MFT sites
• To support teaching and research within the department

Working for our organisation

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.
We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.

At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.
If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading.

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To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

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Person specification Qualifications

• MB ChB or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• On Speciality Register for Cardiology or CCT within 6 months of interview
• Additional higher degree (eg. MD or PhD) in a relevant subject

Experience

• Broad training in general cardiology and extensive training in HF
• Participation in clinical skills teaching programme
• Evidence of research, service development or experience in innovative technology
• Experience of organising teaching programmes

Ability

• Competent in management of acute and chronic heart failure
• Ability to integrate within a multidisciplinary team
• Competent in another complementary sub specialty, for example cardiac device implantation and follow up

Audit

• Commitment to an understanding of the principles of audit
• Experience in organisation and undertaking audit
• Publication of audit and service improvement projects, locally and nationally.

Research

• Research and evidence base to practice
• Research and publications relevant to post

Management Ability

• Ability to manage own time and work effectively, understanding of role and importance of management in the NHS
• Evidence of leading a team
• Leadership/Professional Development course
• Evidence of management ability for example in organising and leading a clinical research team or of service reorganisation

Motivation

• A high degree of motivation and personal self discipline
• Evidence of successful project completion

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Dr Vasileios Lamprou Job title Consultant Cardiologist, Heart Failure Lead Email address Additional information

Dr Mita Kale, Consultant Cardiologist

Sarah Picken, Deputy Directorate Manager, Cardiology MRI