Job Description and Person
Specification
JOB DESCRIPTION
Post title:
Clinical Associate Professor Interventional Cardiology
Academic Unit/Service:
Human Development and Health
Faculty:
Faculty of Medicine
Career Pathway:
Clinical
*ERE category:
Academic mixed
Posts responsible to:
Professor of Cardiovascular Science (Mark Hanson)
Level:
Clinical Consultant
Professor of Interventional Cardiology (Nick Curzen)
Posts responsible for:
Post base:
Southampton General Hospital
Job purpose
To conduct high quality research to fit within the research strategy of the Faculty of Medicine and the
Academic Unit of Human Development and Health and the Southampton BRC; to contribute to teaching at
undergraduate and postgraduate level; to participate in Faculty leadership, management and engagement
activities.
To undertake clinical work in the specialty of interventional cardiology as part of the University Hospital
Southampton cardiac service, to enable academic activity to flourish in cardiology and related subjects
Key accountabilities/primary responsibilities
% Time
Key accountabilities/primary responsibilities
% Time
1.
Academic
50%
Primary Academic Responsibilities/Activities:
To develop, coordinate and sustain a broad research programme and activity in cardiology
or related fields. Act as principal investigator on projects, responsible for defining original
research objectives, developing and managing research staff, and attracting funding
through bids and reputation. The research activities will develop themes in the Human
Development and Health Academic Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Southampton BRC.
Publish research in international peer reviewed journals.
4.75 PAs
Interact and collaborate with other Faculty and University research teams, contributing to
funding bids, writing peer-reviewed papers, and managing and providing guidance to staff
and students based on specialist expertise, as appropriate.
Provide advice and, where required, leadership for non-clinical colleagues undertaking
research and provide the links with other members of the Coronary Research Group and
Faculty of Medicine
Contribute to efficient management and administration of Academic Unit and Faculty, as
required by Head of Academic Unit and Dean.
Contribute to the development of teaching and learning activities of the Academic Unit at
undergraduate and or postgraduate level. Deliver teaching of the highest quality through
lectures, tutorials, and seminars. The post holder may be expected to develop new
education programs if the opportunities arise.
Provide expert advice and subject leadership to other staff and students, including
research supervision.
Represent the Academic Unit/Faculty/University in the disciplinary community externally.
Any other duties as allocated by the line manager following consultation with the post
holder.
Office Space & appropriate secretarial support will be provided by the University. Shared
secretarial support will be provided for the clinical services.
2.
Clinical responsibilities
Note - clinical academic staff are managerially accountable for their clinical duties to the
Clinical Lead, for CV &T Care group.
The NHS job plan for the clinical sessions will be discussed and implemented on
appointment following discussions with the Clinical Lead and the Faculty line manager.
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Key accountabilities/primary responsibilities
% Time
3.
Clinical
Primary Responsibilities/Activities:
50%
Provide a clinical service, consisting approximately 3.75 PA’s of direct clinical care and 1.5 5.25 PAs
PA’s of supporting professional activities:
3.75
Clinic/Ward work/Catheter Lab
1.5 PA
SPA
The post involves forming an academic firm with Prof Curzen to contribute between them
to one slot on a 1 in 6 on call rota for interventional and general cardiology, including
primary angioplasty.
Overall, the clinical portion of the job involves providing just under a half share of an
academic interventional cardiology firm, set up as part of this initiative, with Prof Curzen
(this balance reflects his ongoing commitment to the clinical TAVI service). Clinical
responsibilities will be based upon the following timetable, but the specific job plan will be
negotiated with the Clinical Director
1 in 12 on call for primary PCI and other cath lab emergencies
1 in 12 on call for CCU/High Care/Ward emergencies and acute admissions
Alternate weeks:
Monday pm
Cath Lab – PCI list
Tuesday am
Outpatients
Tuesday pm
Ward Round
Every Week:
Monday am
Cardiothoracic MDT
Tuesday am:
Teaching angio review
Thursday am: Journal Club
Friday am:
Grand Round
Share supervision of junior medical staff with consultant colleagues.
Participate in audit, clinical effectiveness and clinical governance initiatives as required by
the Trust and commissioners.
Participate in continuing medical education, as well as continuing professional
development.
Play role as necessary to develop UHS cardiology services
Internal and external relationships
Member of the Academic Unit Board, Examination Board and of such Academic Unit committees relevant to
their administrative duties.
The post holder will take a leading role in the setting of strategic objectives for the research theme of which
they are a member.
Teaching and administrative duties will be allocated by the Head of Academic Unit, within the context of the
teaching programmes agreed by the Academic Unit Learning and Teaching Committee.
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Special Requirements
To attend national and international conferences for the purpose of disseminating research results.
To be available to participate in residential fieldwork, in the UK or overseas, according to own area of subject
specialism. A normal expectation would be of one such course per annum.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
Criteria
Essential
Qualifications,
knowledge and
experience
A Primary medical qualification and
full registration with the GMC
Desirable
How to be
assessed
Specific research interests that are
CV
complementary to existing groups in Application
Southampton with a significant
Inclusion on GMC Specialist Register,
References
research output in peer reviewed
or CCT awarded or expected within 6 papers
Interview
months
Clinical training and experience in
Interventional Cardiology equivalent
to that required for a UK CCST
Possesses MRCP or equivalent
recognised qualification
PhD, MD or equivalent experience
Specialist interest and expertise in
relevant subspecialty
Planning and
organising
Track record or capability to attract
grant funding, running a research
programme and leading original
research
Excellent organisational skills
CV
Application
References
Interview
Ability to work independently and
develop projects
Problem solving
and initiative
Management
and teamwork
Evidence of capability of
independence (thought and action,
papers, grants and educational
activities) and innovation
CV
Ability to work as part of a
multidisciplinary team and
demonstrate conscientiousness,
flexibility, enthusiasm, willingness
to contribute, reliability,
understanding of the strengths and
weaknesses of others
CV
Application
References
Interview
Application
References
Interview
Ability to work co-operatively with
medical and non-medical staff
Ability to supervise junior medical
staff
Communicating
and influencing
Ability to communicate effectively
with staff and students
CV
Ability to motivate others
References
Presentation skills
Interview
Application
Ability to work in a team and
demonstrate conscientiousness,
flexibility, enthusiasm, willingness
to contribute, reliability,
understanding of the strengths and
weaknesses of others
Other skills and
behaviours
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Special
requirements
Willing to participate in
undergraduate and postgraduate
education and training
CV
Application
References
Interview
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JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS
Is this an office-based post?
☐ Yes
If this post is an office-based job with routine office hazards (eg: use of VDU), no further
information needs to be supplied. Do not complete the section below.
☒ No
If this post is not office-based or has some hazards other than routine office (eg: more than use of
VDU) please complete the analysis below.
Hiring managers are asked to complete this section as accurately as possible to ensure the safety
of the post-holder.
## - HR will send a full PEHQ to all applicants for this position. Please note, if full health clearance is required
for a role, this will apply to all individuals, including existing members of staff.
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES
Occasionally
Frequently
Constantly
(<30% of time)
(30-60% of time)
(> 60% of time)
Outside work
Extremes of temperature (eg: fridge/ furnace)
X
## Potential for exposure to body fluids
## Noise (greater than 80 dba - 8 hrs twa)
## Exposure to hazardous substances (eg: solvents, liquids, dust, fumes,
biohazards). Specify below:
X
Frequent hand washing
X
Ionising radiation
X
EQUIPMENT/TOOLS/MACHINES USED
## Food handling
## Driving university vehicles(eg: car/van/LGV/PCV)
## Use of latex gloves (prohibited unless specific clinical necessity)
## Vibrating tools (eg: strimmers, hammer drill, lawnmowers)
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
Load manual handling
Repetitive crouching/kneeling/stooping
Repetitive pulling/pushing
Repetitive lifting
X
Standing for prolonged periods
X
Repetitive climbing (ie: steps, stools, ladders, stairs)
Fine motor grips (eg: pipetting)
Gross motor grips
Repetitive reaching below shoulder height
Repetitive reaching at shoulder height
Repetitive reaching above shoulder height
PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES
X
Face to face contact with public
Lone working
## Shift work/night work/on call duties
X
X
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