Job summary
Opportunities to train in EP and Complex Devices in the Wessex Region based at either University Hospitals Dorset (on the Bournemouth site) or University Hospitals Southampton.Posts are to start in August 2024 and will be normally be appointed for a duration of 12 months. Candidates will be able to preference which site they are applying for at interview.UHD offers a comprehensive adult EP and device service to residents of Dorset and parts of Hampshire and Wiltshire. Three in house and two visiting Electrophysiologists along with an addtional three complex devices implanters deliver over 700 EP ablation and 300 complex device procedure in the setting of a busy cardiac cath lab service.UHS offers Adult EP ablation and devices to Hampsire and Guernsey as well as Paediatric & ACHD EP and devices and lead extraction to the wider region from the Wessex Cardiothrocic Centre.Both sites offer access to emerging techniques in EP and CIEDs.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- These posts will commence in April/August for 12 months with options to extend by mutual consent.
- Main duties are cathlab and OP care of arrhythmia pts.
- The candidate will be expected to contribute to the general cardiology out of hours rota.
- The post is suitable for advanced training for a candidate who has achieved general cardiology skills and wishes to pursue arrhythmia treatment as a career.
- Successful applicants will have pre-existing competency to implant brady pacemakers under limited supervision and have experience of gaining femoral vascular access. Prior experience of ablation or complex devices is not essential.
- Assessment of patients, contribution to and and supervision of in-patient and outpatient arrhythmia patients
- Preparation of patients for Cath lab and performance of procedures under supervision
- Post operative care.
- Medical input to patients in device follow up clinics.
- Contribution to general cardiology front door and OOH rota
- Contribution to audit/QuIP
- Support for departmental research
- Teaching of junior staff
Note the OOH is 1:6 Fri-Mon weekends (days only) UHS and non-resident on call at UHD.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- MRCP or equivalent
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
Competent to perform emergency on call in tertiary cardiology
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).
Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.
Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- These posts will commence in April/August for 12 months with options to extend by mutual consent.
- Main duties are cathlab and OP care of arrhythmia pts.
- The candidate will be expected to contribute to the general cardiology out of hours rota.
- The post is suitable for advanced training for a candidate who has achieved general cardiology skills and wishes to pursue arrhythmia treatment as a career.
- Successful applicants will have pre-existing competency to implant brady pacemakers under limited supervision and have experience of gaining femoral vascular access. Prior experience of ablation or complex devices is not essential.
- Assessment of patients, contribution to and and supervision of in-patient and outpatient arrhythmia patients
- Preparation of patients for Cath lab and performance of procedures under supervision
- Post operative care.
- Medical input to patients in device follow up clinics.
- Contribution to general cardiology front door and OOH rota
- Contribution to audit/QuIP
- Support for departmental research
- Teaching of junior staff
Note the OOH is 1:6 Fri-Mon weekends (days only) UHS and non-resident on call at UHD.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- MRCP or equivalent
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
Competent to perform emergency on call in tertiary cardiology
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).
Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.
Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- MRCP or equivalent
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, audit and research
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Competent to perform pacemaker implantation under supervision
- Competent to gain femoral venous and arterial access under supervision
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Competent to perform emergency on call in tertiary cardiology
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
Special requirements
Essential
- Interest in training in EP and or devices
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- MRCP or equivalent
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, audit and research
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Competent to perform pacemaker implantation under supervision
- Competent to gain femoral venous and arterial access under supervision
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Competent to perform emergency on call in tertiary cardiology
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
Special requirements
Essential
- Interest in training in EP and or devices
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).
