Job Summary
The Consultant General Cardiologist plays a pivotal role in providing expert care to patients with a wide range of cardiovascular conditions. This position involves comprehensive responsibilities, including the diagnosis, management, and treatment of heart-related disorders, ranging from common cardiovascular issues to complex cases requiring advanced intervention.
The role is critical in both inpatient and outpatient settings, where the Consultant is responsible for conducting and interpreting diagnostic tests such as echocardiograms trans-thoracic & trans oesophageal, dobutamine Echo), stress tests. In addition, this role involves developing personalized treatment plans that may include medication management, lifestyle modifications, and interventional procedures.
The Consultant General Cardiologist also leads multidisciplinary team meetings (including cardiologist, cardiac surgeon, intensivist & anaesthetist) to discuss and optimize care for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions, ensuring that all treatment decisions are evidence-based and patient-centred. Beyond clinical duties, the Consultant is engaged in the strategic development of cardiology services within the hospital, contributing to the adoption of modern technologies, clinical trials, and innovative treatment protocols to enhance patient outcomes.
The role demands close collaboration with other specialists, including cardiothoracic surgeons and interventional cardiologists, to provide comprehensive, high-quality care. Furthermore, the Consultant serves as a mentor and educator to junior doctors and cardiology trainees, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional development.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership:
• Provide clinical leadership within the cardiology department, guiding junior doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals in delivering high-quality cardiovascular care.
• Lead multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases and develop tailored treatment plans.
• To be accountable, the delivery of key performance indicators relating to his department, whilst striving for continuous improvement.
• To be an active member in the department by displaying resilience whilst designing and building a safe environment for the department members
• You will be at the forefront of the team and be responsible for any outstanding issues related to the department’s function of the organisation.
Strategic Development
• Collaborate with the department colleagues to develop and implement strategic initiatives aimed at advancing cardiology services, including the adoption of modern technologies and treatment protocols.
• Engage in research and clinical trials to contribute to the advancement of cardiology knowledge and practices.
• Provide clear and concise leadership for the team to ensure that all facilities are outstanding environments, which are safe for the use of staff to the highest quality delivery of services to patients and external visitors.
• Responsible for delivering excellent patient focused facilities, which consider any staff and any feedback from staff and patients.
Governance
• Ensure all cardiology services adhere to hospital policies, national guidelines, and best practice standards, including those related to patient safety and clinical outcomes.
• Participate in audits and quality assurance programs to continuously improve the quality of cardiology care provided.
• Ensure correct governance's arrangements, which include the management of finance and regulatory activity where appropriate.
• Making sure that all department functions comply with the governance standards.
• Ensuring that all department processes follow the correct guidelines from a governance standpoint.
Clinical Responsibilities
• Perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and interpret results to inform patient care.
• Manage both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with cardiovascular conditions, including the coordination of follow-up care and rehabilitation.
• Participate in the on-call duties as required by the department.
• Carries out full range of inpatient and outpatient clinical duties as assigned by the clinical director/lead of cardiology in accordance with individually approved privileges.
• Offer advisory expertise to junior members/managers in relation to any issues relating to the department and the organization.
• Collaborate with the relevant senior clinical and managerial staff within the directorate to ensure that any external monetary funding opportunities from external sources are explored.
• Continue to work and develop to acquire further skills appropriate to the post where necessary. This could be in the form of extra educational qualifications/accreditations.
Equality and Diversity
• Act as an active member for Equality & Diversity in the department to ensure the development and effective implementation of a strategy, set of policies, procedures and monitoring and control systems are in place.
Communications And Working Relationships
• Work closely with other specialists, including cardiothoracic surgeons, interventional cardiologists, internal medicine, general surgery and general practitioners, to provide comprehensive cardiovascular care.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families, providing clear explanations of diagnoses, treatment options, and care plans.
• Establish credibility throughout the organisation and set an example as a proactive senior leader and change agent who earns respect by demonstrating a sound understanding of the departments’ objectives and goals.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Director and divisional Heads to determine short- and long-term needs of the Department.
Line Management
• Supervise and mentor junior doctors and cardiology fellows, providing training and development opportunities to enhance their skills.
• Participate in the recruitment and performance evaluation of cardiology staff.
• Develop and maintain the department with the appropriate mix of business knowledge and technical skills required to achieve strategic objectives and ensure the core functions of the department are reliable, stable, and efficient.
• Provide strong leadership to develop, coach and ensure a high performing team.
• Participate in establishing the department goals, objectives, and operating procedures.
Organizational Responsibilities
• Report to the Clinical Director/Lead of Cardiology, contributing to the strategic planning and development of the cardiology department.
• Participate with the team to look for new department or sector related improvements.
• Provide solutions and services to the business that retain and increase a competitive advantage within the sector.
• Evaluate, select, and implement modern technology/ systems needed to support the organization in reaching its strategic objectives.
Confidentiality
The post holder must be aware that Confidential Information and data to which the post holder will have knowledge and access to in the course of their employment with the AMCE is to be kept confidential, and this confidentiality is a condition of employment. The duty to maintain confidentiality continues even when the post holder is no longer employed.
This information is not to be shared with anyone outside of the AMCE under any circumstances, except to the extent necessary to fulfil any duties and responsibilities required within the role. Furthermore, upon termination with the AMCE Abuja, the post holder will return to the AMCE all confidential information held.
General
The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
To observe the rules, policies, procedures, and standards of AMCE together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients, staff, and visitors.
To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
All employees must hold an AMCE email account, which will be the AMCE's formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.
Infection Control Statement
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the AMCE Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures, which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
ATTRIBUTES
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
Qualifications Graduate of a recognized medical school
Fellowship/or equivalent in cardiology in a recognized busy cardiac centre
Valid full registration with licence to practice in home country.
Meeting all requirement to register with Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria. Post graduate degree in the speciality/ hospital management
Experience At least 7 years' experience working in a consultant level in a busy cardiology department
Experience managing issues and identifying any potential risk to strategy
Management and Leadership Inspirational and visible leader, with first class communication skills, capable of engaging audiences at all levels
Ability to think and act strategically, developing practical, innovative and creative solutions to the management of issues and complex problems related to the department
Ability to identify opportunities to improve business outcomes through partnership at all levels
Well-developed management skills, with the ability to build and lead large teams
Highly effective influencing and negotiating skills, with the ability to develop partnerships and alliances across a diverse range of stakeholders
Politically astute and resilient, with the ability to manage conflict and ambiguity
Outcome focused, with the capability and tenacity to drive the agenda forward
Financially literate and commercially astute, with a sophisticated understanding of commercially orientated performance and financial management including contract management
Shares the AMCE’s vision and values
Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care
Personal attributes Professional attitude towards work
Shares the AMCE’s vision
Proactive and organised
Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care
Has personal and professional credibility and commands the respect of colleagues' peers
Is supportive and approachable and capable of inspiring confidence in staff members
Commitment to caring for others
Ability to adapt to living in a new country and new culture accordingly
High levels of honesty and integrity
Languages All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues Skills in languages other than English
AMCE Values Able to demonstrate an understanding of the AMCE’s values
Commitment to uphold the AMCE’s values