Locum Cardiology Consultant Wales
Posted 3 days ago by Medacs Healthcare - Middle East
£95 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
Haverfordwest, Wales, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of a Cardiology Consultant at Hywel Dda University Health Board involves providing outpatient care, including clinics for new patients and administrative duties, with no on-call responsibilities. The consultant will play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions while supporting junior cardiologists through mentorship. This position offers flexible shifts and a collaborative environment with healthcare professionals to ensure high standards of patient care. The consultant will also engage in research and continuous professional development to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Key Responsibilities:
- Actively support patients and their families, communicating clinical information effectively.
- Coordinate treatment plans and prescribe various types of treatment.
- Provide constant monitoring and care for patients.
- Communicate with patients and the multidisciplinary team on shared decision making.
- Work in and lead a multidisciplinary team where appropriate.
- Assess and prioritise patient/client requirements, delegating effectively.
- Recognise, review, and report changes in a patient's condition.
- Perform basic administrative tasks, including record-keeping and writing prescriptions.
Key Skills:
- Quick thinking abilities.
- Patience and the ability to teach, coach, and mentor.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- A systematic approach to tasks and delegation.
- Excellent timekeeping.
- A pro-active approach to research and academia.
- Empathy and understanding.
- A flexible attitude.
- A dedication to improving and developing knowledge and skills.
- Active listening skills.
Salary (Rate): £95 hourly
City: Haverfordwest
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Client Name: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Role: Cardiology Consultant
Rates: Hourly £90 - £95 PAYE
Shifts: outpatient clinics for new patients, possibly one ward round and admin no on-calls
Location: Withybush General Hospital
Benefits
- Over 5,000 new job requests received every week.
- Approved supplier on every NHS medical locum framework
- Priority access and first sight of large number of jobs across multiple NHS trusts/health boards
- Competitive pay rates
- Flexibility on jobs/shifts; long term jobs and short ad hoc shifts available
- A dedicated point of contact
- Free CPD courses and career support with Medacs Academy
- Lucrative referral scheme
- Revalidation support
- 24/7/365 service - we are available when you need us
- Access to The Support Hub - our support service to help support your mental health and wellbeing and enable you to deliver outstanding care.
As a consultant in this enriching and highly varied field of medicine, not only do you play a significant role in the emergency treatment of patients in a critical condition, but you are also a pillar of clinical and educational support for junior Cardiologists. Working flexible shifts , you will enjoy close working relationships with your fellow healthcare professionals as you work to ensure the highest standards of care are provided to adult patients with diseases and defects of the heart and blood vessels. In your role as a Cardiology Consultant, you will diagnose, treat, and research conditions of the heart and blood vessels. These conditions can be highly distressing for patients, so a great reliance is placed upon your ability to combine critical skills and communication to enhance a patients' care experience.
General Key Skills
In addition to your qualifications, as a Cardiology Consultant, you will have:
- Quick thinking abilities
- Patience and the ability to teach, coach and mentor
- Excellent attention to detail
- A systematic approach to tasks and delegation
- Excellent timekeeping
- A pro-active approach to research and academia
- Empathy and understanding
- A flexible attitude
- A dedication to improving and developing knowledge and skills
- Active listening skills
Main Duties/Responsibilities
As a Cardiology Consultant you will:
- Actively support patients and their families, communicating clinical information to explain a diagnosis and treatment options using various methods to ensure practical understanding.
- Coordinate treatment plans and prescribe various types of treatment.
- Provide constant monitoring and care for patients.
- Communicate with patients and the wider multidisciplinary team on shared patient decision making.
- Work in and where appropriate, lead a multidisciplinary team.
- Assess and prioritise patient/client requirements, delegating effectively to others.
- Recognise, review, and report a patient's condition and any changes to the patient and the multidisciplinary team.
- Performing basic administrative and clerical tasks, such as keeping records of test results, writing prescriptions, providing information to patients, and monitoring treatment plans.
Essential Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications
MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) or equivalent.
6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.
Desirable
GMC Specialist Registration
So, if you are dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for patients by combining skill and surgical expertise with your ability to teach, coach and mentor junior medical staff, we want to hear from you. Apply today.