Job Description

Treat patients by reviewing and understanding their medical backgrounds and examining them to assess their current condition and health,

Look at and employ ways of preventing,

Diagnosing and treating a range of heart-related problems,

Carry out tests such as echocardiograms and interpret test results to measure how effectively the heart is working, which will help you to decide on the best method of treatment,

Perform specialist procedures, such as coronary angiography, to help treat cardiac diseases,

Prescribe medication to patients to help treat a range of cardiac illnesses,

Provide ongoing support and advice to patients under long-term care,

Work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, collaborating and liaising closely with colleagues,

Provide support and advice to colleagues working in other specialities,

Practise governance and audits within your department,

Complete administration, which can include anything from accurately recording patient interventions and referrals to overseeing budgetary information,

Teach and provide educational support and training for junior staff,

Carry out clinical research in your area of interest,

Be at the forefront of trialling breakthrough treatments and medication developed by pioneering research.

Key Skills

• Cardiology

• Cardiologist

• Heart Specialist
• Heart Surgeon