Job summary
We are looking for a substantive Consultant Cardiac Electrophysiologist to join the team at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. The job is a full time post comprising of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs).
Main duties of the job
The post holder's core skills would allow them to provide cover for inpatient care in CCU and the Cardiology ward. The post holder will also participate in the Consultant of the week Rota at Frimley Park Hospital, in which they will be responsible for daily Consultant led ward rounds of our 10 bedded CCU and 20 bed Cardiology Step Down Ward and in reaching into key areas within the hospital to provide specialist opinions as required. The candidates job plan will consist of 2 Cardiology clinics (1 general and 1 EP clinic); there will also be 1 session of 'Advice & Guidance' and triaging of electronic referrals to work collaboratively with Primary care. There will be a full Cath Lab Day per week at Wexham Park Hospital for Caradic Electrophysiology.
The basis of the post is 10 PAs with a special interest in EP, of which 8 are fixed sessions, the remainder will be allocated to supported clinical activities. In would be desirable if the post holder can support Brady Pacing/Cardiac Device Implantation as well as the Sycnope Clinic. The post holder will be expected to perform as a consultant of the week on a 1:10 basis, where other activities are curtailed. Also 1:6 weekend ward cover, with both of these rotas based at Frimley Park.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description is attached. It is assumed that every member of the department will play a full part in formal and informal teaching of medical and other staff and this is recognized as part of Supporting Clinical Activities (SPA).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description is attached. It is assumed that every member of the department will play a full part in formal and informal teaching of medical and other staff and this is recognized as part of Supporting Clinical Activities (SPA).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent through EEC rules
- Possession of CCT of within six months of receipt
- Full GMC registration
- Understanding of the structures of NHS hospitals and willing to play a role in the department and in the hospital
Desirable
- Higher degree (for example MD or PhD)
Professional, Specialist, and Functional experience
Essential
- ALS
- Willingness to be involved in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level
- Understand principles and participated in audit activity
- Understand the principles of clinical governance and demonstrate experience of evidence-based practice
Desirable
- General Medicine experiance
- Previous experience in teaching and training including simulation
- Pacemaker implant/explant experience
Specific competencies for role
Essential
- Ability to be proactive
- Demonstrate being an effective team member
- Able to demonstrate leadership qualities
- Able to evaluate own clinical practice
- Able to demonstrate innovative thinking
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and develop service provision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent through EEC rules
- Possession of CCT of within six months of receipt
- Full GMC registration
- Understanding of the structures of NHS hospitals and willing to play a role in the department and in the hospital
Desirable
- Higher degree (for example MD or PhD)
Professional, Specialist, and Functional experience
Essential
- ALS
- Willingness to be involved in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level
- Understand principles and participated in audit activity
- Understand the principles of clinical governance and demonstrate experience of evidence-based practice
Desirable
- General Medicine experiance
- Previous experience in teaching and training including simulation
- Pacemaker implant/explant experience
Specific competencies for role
Essential
- Ability to be proactive
- Demonstrate being an effective team member
- Able to demonstrate leadership qualities
- Able to evaluate own clinical practice
- Able to demonstrate innovative thinking
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and develop service provision
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
