Consultant Cardiologist

This is a replacement post for an established TAVI consultant. The TAVI/structural team currently consists of 6 interventional cardiologists, supported by imaging cardiologists, dedicated nurse specialists, cardiac and vascular surgeons. This appointment will supplement an experienced team with an operator who can bring both procedural skill and expertise in other aspects such as alternative access, CT planning and research . TF TAVI lists are 2.5 days per week (10-12 cases per week) with ad hoc procedures as required, and a monthly surgical TAVI list, weekly MDT and a dedicated weekly TAVI clinic. We have nurse led follow up clinics and pre-admission clinics. We run a successful TAVI training programme with our previous Fellows obtaining consultant posts in tertiary centres in the UK and abroad., The role is as a dedicated TAVI operator. There will be opportunity for an interested applicant to lead and develop other relevant structural heart disease areas depending on particular interest. This is a full-time (10 PA) Consultant Cardiologist post, based at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital., The appointee will be joining a team of ten full time in-house interventional cardiologists, and six joint appointees in intervention. This is a replacement post for an interventional consultant with an interest in TAVI/structural intervention. The TAVI/structural team currently consists of 5 interventional cardiologists, supported by imaging cardiologists, dedicated nurse specialists, cardiac and vascular surgeons. The programme is well established and undergoing expansion: last year we delivered 450 TAVI's with a plan for >450 this year, and the TEER programme was more recently established. There are 2.5 TF TAVI lists per week with ad hoc procedures as required, and a monthly surgical TAVI list, weekly MDT and a dedicated weekly TAVI clinic. We have nurse led follow up clinics and pre-admission clinics. Structural lists are monthly and encompass TEER, PFO, paravalvular leak, and VSD's as required. We run a successful TAVI training programme with our
previous Fellows obtaining consultant posts in tertiary centres in the UK and abroad.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Therefore, interested applicants are advised to apply as early as possible.
Please review the job description and person specification carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the essential requirements for the post.
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Flexible Working applications will be considered in line the Trusts flexible working policies.
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As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine including adult cystic fibrosis and diagnostic imaging, both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Heart and lung disease continue to be amongst the biggest killers in the UK and the communities we serve are marked by increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease, higher levels of heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease and an ageing population.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and facilitated by technology. New and upgraded clinical areas are designed with patients and families fully involved to deliver their needs.
As part of our long term plan, we aim to form strong clinical and organisational relationships where possible. There is clear evidence that partnerships improve patient care and enhance quality and we aim to collaborate with a range of other providers and professionals with the aim to extending access and improve quality.
Our vision is underpinned by five strategic goals:
+ Quality: to deliver the highest quality, safest and best experience for patients and their families by providing reliable care
+ Service and Innovation: to develop our service portfolio for patients by developing innovative models of care
+ Value: to maintain financial viability, enhance service delivery and develop new models of care to improve the health of our patients and safely reduce costs
+ Workforce: to be the best NHS Employer by 2019 by attracting and retaining the best staff to deliver excellent patient care
+ Stakeholders: to develop productive relationships with key stakeholders in order to enhance our profile and reputation.
Our Mission
"Excellent, Compassionate and Safe care for every patient, every day", As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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