Consultant Cardiologist

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with cardiovascular diseases and cardiac-related medical conditions.

• Diagnose and manage common and complex cardiac conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, and cardiomyopathies.

• Evaluate patients presenting with chest pain, palpitations, dyspnoea, syncope, peripheral oedema, and other cardiovascular symptoms.

• Conduct detailed cardiovascular examinations, assess cardiovascular risk factors, and develop appropriate diagnostic and treatment strategies.

• Manage patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS), including unstable angina and myocardial infarction, in collaboration with emergency and interventional cardiology teams.

• Provide comprehensive management of chronic coronary artery disease, including medical therapy, risk factor modification, and long-term cardiovascular monitoring.

• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic heart failure, including heart failure with reduced or preserved ejection fraction.

• Evaluate and treat cardiac arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, bradyarrhythmias, and other rhythm disturbances.

• Assess patients with valvular heart disease, including aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation, and other structural cardiac abnormalities.

• Diagnose and manage cardiomyopathies, including dilated, hypertrophic, restrictive, and other myocardial disorders.

• Evaluate and manage patients with hypertension, dyslipidaemia, and other cardiovascular risk factors.

• Perform and interpret 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECG), ambulatory ECG monitoring, Holter monitoring, and other cardiac rhythm investigations.

• Perform and interpret transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) and other non-invasive cardiac imaging studies within approved clinical privileges.

• Conduct and interpret exercise stress testing and other appropriate non-invasive cardiac investigations.

• Assess patients requiring transoesophageal echocardiography (TEE), stress echocardiography, cardiac CT, or cardiac MRI and coordinate specialised investigations when indicated.

• Interpret relevant laboratory investigations, cardiac biomarkers, echocardiographic findings, and advanced cardiovascular imaging reports.

• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans based on clinical assessment, diagnostic findings, cardiovascular risk profiles, and evidence-based guidelines.

• Prescribe, monitor, and optimise cardiovascular medications, including antiplatelet agents, anticoagulants, antihypertensives, lipid-lowering therapies, antiarrhythmics, and heart failure medications.

• Monitor treatment response, medication adherence, potential adverse effects, and long-term cardiovascular outcomes.

• Identify and manage patients with cardiovascular complications associated with diabetes, chronic kidney disease, obesity, and other systemic medical conditions.

• Provide preventive cardiology services, including cardiovascular risk assessment, lifestyle modification counselling, and secondary prevention strategies.

• Evaluate patients requiring coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), electrophysiological procedures, or cardiac surgery and coordinate appropriate referrals.

• Participate in the management of patients following coronary interventions, cardiac surgery, or other cardiovascular procedures.

• Recognise and manage acute cardiac emergencies, including acute coronary syndromes, decompensated heart failure, unstable arrhythmias, and other life-threatening cardiovascular conditions.

• Provide initial stabilisation and coordinate urgent intervention for patients with haemodynamic instability or acute cardiac deterioration.

• Assess and manage hospitalised patients requiring specialist cardiology consultation and ongoing cardiovascular monitoring.

• Provide comprehensive outpatient cardiology consultations and long-term follow-up for patients with chronic cardiovascular diseases.

• Collaborate with interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, intensivists, nephrologists, endocrinologists, and other healthcare professionals.

• Participate in multidisciplinary cardiac case discussions, heart team meetings, and complex cardiovascular treatment planning.

• Provide counselling and education to patients and families regarding cardiovascular diseases, treatment options, medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, and prevention of cardiac complications.

• Ensure accurate clinical documentation and compliance with hospital policies, cardiovascular clinical guidelines, and patient safety standards.

• Participate in clinical audits, cardiovascular outcome monitoring, research activities, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of cardiology clinical protocols, cardiac emergency pathways, preventive cardiology programmes, and cardiovascular service improvement initiatives.

• Provide clinical supervision, teaching, and mentoring to junior physicians, cardiology trainees, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

• Stay up to date with advances in cardiology, cardiovascular imaging, pharmacological therapies, preventive cardiology, and evidence-based cardiac care.

Qualifications

• Recognised specialist qualification in Cardiology, Cardiovascular Medicine, or an equivalent relevant specialty.

• Recognised Tier 1 specialist qualification, such as ABMS certification, Canadian Royal College certification, UK CCT/CCST, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

• Advanced fellowship training or recognised specialist training in Cardiology or Cardiovascular Medicine, following appropriate Internal Medicine training.

• Minimum 5 years of post-specialisation experience, with substantial clinical experience in diagnosing and managing complex cardiovascular diseases.

• Proven clinical experience in managing coronary artery disease, heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, and cardiomyopathies.

• Demonstrated expertise in non-invasive cardiac investigations, including ECG, Holter monitoring, echocardiography, and exercise stress testing.

• Strong experience in assessing and managing acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions in outpatient and inpatient settings.

• Comprehensive knowledge of cardiovascular pharmacotherapy, risk factor management, and evidence-based cardiac treatment strategies.

• Experience managing acute cardiac emergencies and coordinating appropriate escalation to interventional cardiology or intensive care services.

• Familiarity with advanced cardiovascular imaging modalities, including cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, and transoesophageal echocardiography.

• Experience working in a tertiary hospital, specialised cardiology department, advanced cardiac centre, or multidisciplinary healthcare facility.

• Familiarity with international cardiology guidelines, evidence-based cardiovascular treatment protocols, and cardiac patient safety standards.

• Proven ability to manage complex cardiac cases and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA, DOH, or MOHAP, as applicable to the position.

Required Skills

• Strong clinical expertise in cardiology and the management of complex cardiovascular diseases.

• Advanced knowledge of coronary artery disease, heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, and cardiomyopathies.

• Proficiency in cardiovascular examination, ECG interpretation, echocardiography, and non-invasive cardiac diagnostic techniques.

• Comprehensive understanding of cardiovascular pharmacotherapy, preventive cardiology, and long-term cardiac disease management.

• Strong diagnostic, analytical, and clinical decision-making skills in complex cardiovascular cases.

• Ability to recognise and respond effectively to acute cardiac emergencies and rapidly changing clinical conditions.

• Expertise in cardiovascular risk assessment, secondary prevention, and management of patients with multiple cardiovascular risk factors.

• Strong understanding of advanced cardiac imaging, interventional cardiology indications, and multidisciplinary cardiac treatment pathways.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

• Ability to provide effective patient counselling and support long-term cardiovascular health management.

• Commitment to patient safety, evidence-based cardiology practice, and continuous professional development.

• Ability to support clinical education, cardiology service development, cardiovascular research, and quality improvement initiatives.

Compensation

An attractive tax-free package will be offered based on the candidate’s qualifications, clinical expertise, cardiology experience, professional background, and the requirements of the healthcare facility.