Job summary
Job title: Locum Consultant Cardiologist (Electrophysiology)
Location: St Thomas' Hospital
Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Cardiologist in Electrophysiology. This is a fixed term post up to a maximum of 12 months at Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT). The post-holder will be integral to the service delivery of the EP/Devices Department
The post-holder will be a fully trained consultant cardiologist and electrophysiologist. This individual will be capable of performing outpatient clinics independently, running catheter lab electrophysiology intervention and device lists for investigation and treatment of patients with cardiac arrhythmias, participating in the Consultant-of-the-week and arrhythmia on-call rotas. Clinical responsibilities will include supporting the catheter labs, wards, SpRs and clinical fellows in day-to-day workflows. The post will involve close working with the Arrhythmia Clinical Nurse Specialists in order to decide which in-patients need to undergo invasive investigations and to coordinate inter-hospital transfers for treatment.
Main duties of the job
This is a full-time post (10 PAs), and the appointee will work closely with the 7 existing Electrophysiology consultants, nurse case managers and allied health professionals to deliver clinical services
About us
The Cardiovascular Centre at St Thomas' Hospital is one of the largest in the UK, with facilities including a six-bedded Coronary Care Unit, over 60 cardiology inpatient beds across two wards, special expertise in adult congenital heart disease, a suite of five Catheter laboratories, four Cardiac theatres, a state-of-the-art hybrid theatre and two dedicated outpatient centres. There is excellent provision of the full range of non-invasive testing including cardiac MRI.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a fixed term post for 12 months and the post-holder will be integral to the service delivery of the Electrophysiology Department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a fixed term post for 12 months and the post-holder will be integral to the service delivery of the Electrophysiology Department.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise
- On GMC Specialist Register or within six months of attaining CCT
- MRCP or equivalent, MD/PhD
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills, good training in and sound knowledge of general cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology, cardiac MRI, complex devices & lead extraction Evidence of adaptability to different working environments
Desirable
- Training in Complex ablation
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Recent Track record of clinical governance, audit, management and IT skills.
- Understanding of principles of audit.
Desirable
- Formal management training.
Research, Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Experience of EP research.
- Publication record in cardiac devices/EP
- The ability to take individual responsibility for planning and undertaking own work. Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team with flexible working patterns.
Desirable
- Demonstration of ability to secure grant income
Leadership / Management skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others. Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure. Ability to work as part of a team
- Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff.
- Knowledge of finance and budgets.
Desirable
- Formal management training
- Evidence of ability in service development
- Familiarity with working in different healthcare systems
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise
- On GMC Specialist Register or within six months of attaining CCT
- MRCP or equivalent, MD/PhD
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills, good training in and sound knowledge of general cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology, cardiac MRI, complex devices & lead extraction Evidence of adaptability to different working environments
Desirable
- Training in Complex ablation
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Recent Track record of clinical governance, audit, management and IT skills.
- Understanding of principles of audit.
Desirable
- Formal management training.
Research, Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Experience of EP research.
- Publication record in cardiac devices/EP
- The ability to take individual responsibility for planning and undertaking own work. Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team with flexible working patterns.
Desirable
- Demonstration of ability to secure grant income
Leadership / Management skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others. Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure. Ability to work as part of a team
- Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff.
- Knowledge of finance and budgets.
Desirable
- Formal management training
- Evidence of ability in service development
- Familiarity with working in different healthcare systems
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).
