Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team of cardiac rhythm cardiologists in the highly rewarding specialty of electrophysiology. As one of the first in the UK to become an established electrophysiology centre, Southampton continues to excel in service and research in all aspects of cardiac rhythm management with an international reputation. This is a replacement post and is intended to further the unit's expansion in service to the region with an emphasis on catheter ablation of complex atrial and ventricular arrhythmias. The candidate will also play a major role in advance device implant and management including system extraction. There is potential for the candidate to develop cardiac electrophysiology research in this centre.
The successful applicant should possess Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent post graduate qualification.
Where equivalent qualifications or experience are being offered, it is essential that candidates should provide confirmation of this from the relevant College or Faculty and attach the confirmation to the application.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the Unit and meet the Cardiology Team by contacting the CRM secretaries, telephone: 023 8120 8676
Informal enquiries are also welcome by contacting: Dr Arthur Yue, telephone: 023 8120 8676
About us
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.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Cathlab work encompasses electrophysiological studies and catheter ablation of simple and complex arrhythmias, implantation and revision of low and high voltage devices including cardiac resynchronization therapy. There are opportunities to perform additional cathlab procedures at Hampshire Hospitals EP lab (HHT) to support joint expansion in both Trusts. The consultant provides a supervisory role for troubleshooting in device follow up clinics. They will perform weekly outpatient clinics and share the non-invasive CCU (1:18) and out-of-hours weekend on-call rota (1:12, subject to change). New consultant appointments in the Trust are currently paid 10 PAs.
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. Proposed interview date: 9th March 2026This vacancy closes on or before: 3rd February 2026
Job description
Job responsibilities
Cathlab work encompasses electrophysiological studies and catheter ablation of simple and complex arrhythmias, implantation and revision of low and high voltage devices including cardiac resynchronization therapy. There are opportunities to perform additional cathlab procedures at Hampshire Hospitals EP lab (HHT) to support joint expansion in both Trusts. The consultant provides a supervisory role for troubleshooting in device follow up clinics. They will perform weekly outpatient clinics and share the non-invasive CCU (1:18) and out-of-hours weekend on-call rota (1:12, subject to change). New consultant appointments in the Trust are currently paid 10 PAs.
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. Proposed interview date: 9th March 2026This vacancy closes on or before: 3rd February 2026
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Proficiency in implantation and revision of cardiac implantable electrical devices (brady/tachy/CRT)
- Proficiency in ablation of atrial fibrillation and SVT
- Experience in CIED extraction procedures
- Expertise in a field of advanced cardiac electrophysiology
Desirable
- Expertise in a field of advanced cardiac electrophysiology
- CCT in 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
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Awareness of own limitations and strengths
- Ability to support the non-invasive team in their daily workload
Living Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Proficiency in implantation and revision of cardiac implantable electrical devices (brady/tachy/CRT)
- Proficiency in ablation of atrial fibrillation and SVT
- Experience in CIED extraction procedures
- Expertise in a field of advanced cardiac electrophysiology
Desirable
- Expertise in a field of advanced cardiac electrophysiology
- CCT in 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
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Awareness of own limitations and strengths
- Ability to support the non-invasive team in their daily workload
Living Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
