Cardiology Specialty Doctor Contract

Job Overview Join the Cardiology team at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust as a GP with Specialist Interests in Cardiology, supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred outpatient care across a dynamic and forward-thinking service. This role focuses on the assessment and management of patients with a broad range of cardiology conditions, helping to improve access and reduce waiting times. Working alongside consultants, cardiac physiologists and the wider multidisciplinary team, the post holder will play a key role in delivering efficient pathways, optimising clinic capacity and enhancing patient experience, whilst contributing to service development and innovation across the speciality. Main duties of the job The holder of this post will be a General Practitioner with a Specialty Interest. To provide, to a high standard, a full range of specialist treatment and care seen within the Outpatient Department who need Cardiology services. To continue to provide and develop a sub-specialty interest that complements the needs of the department and supports the interests of the existing consultants. Working for our organisation We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners. By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person‑centred care we're proud of. We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing – and yes, we even have a pool! Discover what it's like to live and work in Bath, explore our RUH staff benefits, and learn how we're building healthcare for the future through the Dyson Cancer Centre and our commitment to research. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities The holder of this post will be a General Practitioner with a Specialty Interest. To provide, to a high standard, a full range of specialist treatment and care seen within the Outpatient Department who need Cardiology services. To continue to provide and develop a sub-specialty interest that complements the needs of the department and supports the interests of the existing consultants. Person specification Profession al Values and Behaviours Skills and Knowledge Essential criteria

• full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council or General Dental Council
• Shall have equivalent experience in Cardiology Outpatients and competencies. Compentencies Essential criteria
• Demonstrates the underpinning subject-specific competencies i.e. knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to the role setting and scope Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK Applicant requirements 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. Application numbers This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered. Documents to download
• General Practitioner (PDF, 356.7KB)
• Join the RUH (PDF, 1.3MB) Further details / informal visits contact Name Dr Anu Garg Job title Consultant Cardiologist & Outpatient Lead Email address a.garg@nhs.net Additional information Dr Raveen Kandan Consultant Cardiologist & Clinical Lead r.kandan@nhs.net