About this role
Job summary
This post is for a substantive appointment of a Consultant Cardiologist with a special interest in invasive electrophysiology and Cardiac Devices. This is a new post. The appointee will be expected to be proficient in the management of all arrhythmia patients, ablation for SVT and AF, and the implantation and follow-up of all Cardiac Device patients.
Sub-speciality interests would be encouraged particularly in the areas of inherited cardiac conditions, adult congenital heart disease ablation or ablation of ventricular tachycardia.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be expected to work flexibly to cover clinical sessions. Device and EP sessions may be performed as dual lists with established consultants.
There is an on-call commitment within this post on a 1 in 13 basis. This involves a week of category B on-call for EP and device issues.
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Session
Frequency
PA Allocation
EP / Device Clinic
Weekly
2
Devices
Weekly
1.24
EP sessions
Weekly
3.12
Admin
Weekly
2
SPA
Weekly
1.5
The timetable is flexible and will be adjusted to suit the needs of the appointee, recognising the varying associated interests.
Included in the SPAs are monthly grand round/case presentations and a monthly audit half day
Other commitments include monthly division meetings and weekly seminars for junior staff and ECG meetings.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MRCP (UK) Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months).
Desirable
Postgraduate thesis
Research Experience Essential
Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems. Peer reviewed publications.
Desirable
Publications in high impact journals Higher postgraduate degree
Personal Attributes Essential
Ability to work in a team, work flexibly with good interpersonal skills, Enquiring, critical approach to work, with a caring attitude to patients. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies. Commitment to Continuing Medical Education. Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level.
Teaching Experience Essential
Experience of supervising Tier 1 doctors Ability to teach clinical and operative skills Level 1 accreditation as an Educational Supervisor
Desirable
Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates. Experience of supervising registrars Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
Clinical Experience Essential
Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Cardiology Experience of all aspects of invasive EP and ablation Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of EP and device problems, both emergency and elective. EP/ ablation cases for SVT and AF Independent implanter of pacemakers and ICDs, (CRT optional) Independent (1st) operator for EP/ ablation cases for SVT and AF
Desirable
Subspecialty experience and interests: ACHD ablation Ablation of structural heart VT Inherited cardiac conditions with emphasis on channelopathties
Management and Administrative Experience Essential
Ability to contribute to the efficient and smooth running of a specialist service. Ability to organise and manage out-patient priorities and procedure waiting lists Ability to manage and lead a cardiology team.
Desirable
Ability to manage and lead a specialist unit, cardiology directorate and working parties as appropriate. Experience of audit management.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Address Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Thomas Drive
Liverpool
Merseyside
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)