Job summary
Applications are invited for a Consultant Cardiologist specialising in Electrophysiology (EP). This is a locum post that will be integral to maintain the service delivery of the EP/Devices Department. The post-holder will be a fully trained and independent consultant cardiologist and electrophysiologist. This individual will be able to perform outpatient clinics independently, run catheter lab electrophysiology intervention and device lists for investigation and treatment of patients with cardiac arrhythmias, as well as participate in the Consultant-of-the-week and arrhythmia on-call rota. The successful candidate will support the catheter labs and the wards by supervising the SpRs and clinical fellows in the day-to-day workflow. 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 go deliver clinical services with the 7 existing Electrophysiology consultants, nurse case managers and allied health professionals. The Cardiovascular Directorate 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 six adult and two congenital 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.
The role will involve the delivery of patient care in outpatient settings and in the Cardiac Catheter Labs at St Thomas' Hospital, whilst working closely with the aforementioned teams.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts.
At the Guy's and St Thomas' sites, we provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide outpatient provision in order to support the delivery of patient care in the Electrophysiology Service
To support the Cardiology team with managing the community service (Bexley) and provide regular outpatient provision for patients in this cohort
To provide weekly Catheter Lab cover to help manage the demand for patients requiring Electrophysiology and Device procedures, supporting the Service with its elective recovery efforts
To provide on-call cover and support the ward and resident doctor teams to deliver a high standard of patient care
To provide COTW support for the wider Cardiology services which would include managing the wards and overseeing referral triage for the Cardiology services
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide outpatient provision in order to support the delivery of patient care in the Electrophysiology Service
To support the Cardiology team with managing the community service (Bexley) and provide regular outpatient provision for patients in this cohort
To provide weekly Catheter Lab cover to help manage the demand for patients requiring Electrophysiology and Device procedures, supporting the Service with its elective recovery efforts
To provide on-call cover and support the ward and resident doctor teams to deliver a high standard of patient care
To provide COTW support for the wider Cardiology services which would include managing the wards and overseeing referral triage for the Cardiology services
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training:
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent qualification Full GMC Registration Entry on the Specialist Register as holding a CCT in Cardiology or equivalent Full training in Electrophysiology
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Expertise and Experience in the full range of Electrophysiology
- Recent Sub-specialist interest within Electrophysiology
- Participation in a recognised scheme of continuing medical education
Desirable
- Teaching experience at national level
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Sound knowledge of invasive cardiology
- Good interpersonal and communication skills in line with the Trust's Core Behavious
- Sound knowledge of radiation protection matters in invasive cardiology
- Evidence of participation in service improvement projects
Desirable
- Experience of managing and developing a cardiology service
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training:
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent qualification Full GMC Registration Entry on the Specialist Register as holding a CCT in Cardiology or equivalent Full training in Electrophysiology
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Expertise and Experience in the full range of Electrophysiology
- Recent Sub-specialist interest within Electrophysiology
- Participation in a recognised scheme of continuing medical education
Desirable
- Teaching experience at national level
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Sound knowledge of invasive cardiology
- Good interpersonal and communication skills in line with the Trust's Core Behavious
- Sound knowledge of radiation protection matters in invasive cardiology
- Evidence of participation in service improvement projects
Desirable
- Experience of managing and developing a cardiology service
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).
