An opportunity has arisen to appoint a Consultant Cardiologist with Interest in Pacing and Devices to join our Cardiology team based at The Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Hospital Trust. You will be supported by a team of junior doctors (of training and non-training grades), specialist nurses, advanced practitioners, nurses, therapists, and in reaching specialists across the hospital.

The post involves working across both sites in Shropshire, providing general cardiology and specialist imaging services at Shrewsbury and Telford with an on-call commitment for Cardiology. There is an expectation of leadership of the echo service and the delivery of high quality modern cardiac imaging.

• This role involves leading shifts in the Delivery Suite and Triage areas, managing staff, workload, and patient flow.
• You will provide expert clinical advice and support to midwives and the wider team, ensuring safe and high-quality care.
• You are expected to stay calm under pressure, prioritising tasks during busy and unpredictable situations.
• You will act as a role model, teaching and training colleagues and students, and supporting their professional growth.
• You will take responsibility for staffing, resources, and equipment, making sure services run smoothly and safely.
• You will contribute to improving care standards, supporting audits, research, and new ways of working in line with Trust policies. 

• Support managers to ensure patients receive timely care and that NHS waiting time targets are met.
• Monitor patient information and reports to help manage appointments, waiting lists, and service performance.
• Check and update patient pathway records to make sure information is accurate and up to date.
• Work closely with colleagues across the Trust to support effective patient care and service improvement.
• Prepare and share reports, while following Trust policies, procedures, and confidentiality standards.
• Build positive working relationships, promote best practice, and contribute to the efficient running of the service.