Job summary
We are delighted to offer this opportunity to join the Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Cardiology department. Applications are invited for a Consultant Cardiologist (Electrophysiology EP and Devices) with full training and accreditation.
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a provider of cardiac services within the region, with a well-established reputation for clinical excellence, innovation and achievement. The Trust provides the range of secondary adult cardiac services across a large part of Hampshire, with hospitals situated in Basingstoke, Winchester and Andover that are covered by our service. This post would ideally suit a talented and ambitious individual who would work alongside the other members of the Cardiology team.
This is a new consultant post to strengthen our electrophysiology and specialist arrhythmia team and bring new individual skills to our department within Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT). In addition, the post comprises general cardiology commitments and contribution to the cardiology on call rota.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting new position to strengthen our cardiac team and bring new individual skills to our department within Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. In addition, the post comprises general cardiology commitments and contribution to the cardiology on call rota.
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification is attached for your perusal, outlining the responsibilities and suggested job plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification is attached for your perusal, outlining the responsibilities and suggested job plan.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- On the GMC Specialist Register for Cardiology or eligible for entry within six months of attainment of CCT at date of interview
Desirable
- Higher research MD/PhD or Masters in appropriate areas
Clinical Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Competent in the management of cardiovascular disease at consultant level
- Competent in the management of complex arrhythmia patients including those with inherited conditions giving rise to arrhythmia
- Proficiency in management and follow up for patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices
- Expertise in a field of advanced cardiac electrophysiology
Desirable
- Interest in the management of inherited cardiac conditions
Clinical Skills & Ability
Essential
- Competent to consultant level in the performance of invasive electrophysiology and ablation procedures including for the treatment of SVT, VT in the normal heart, atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter
- Competent to consultant level in the implantation of simple and complex devices including cardiac resynchronisation and defibrillator implants
Desirable
- Experience of ablation of ventricular tachycardia in structural heart disease
- Experience of epicardial ablation techniques
- Experience in CIED extraction procedures
Research & Teaching skills
Essential
- Experience of teaching at consultant or SpR level
- Evidence of competent research skills
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
- High impact factor publication of clinical research
- Interest in developing research links and projects in the field of electrophysiology
Other Specific Requirements
Essential
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
- Evidence of 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
- Ability to work in a team
- Experience of service development
- Awareness of own limitations and strengths
Desirable
- Experience of leadership within a multidisciplinary team
- Able to interface with other specialists
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- On the GMC Specialist Register for Cardiology or eligible for entry within six months of attainment of CCT at date of interview
Desirable
- Higher research MD/PhD or Masters in appropriate areas
Clinical Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Competent in the management of cardiovascular disease at consultant level
- Competent in the management of complex arrhythmia patients including those with inherited conditions giving rise to arrhythmia
- Proficiency in management and follow up for patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices
- Expertise in a field of advanced cardiac electrophysiology
Desirable
- Interest in the management of inherited cardiac conditions
Clinical Skills & Ability
Essential
- Competent to consultant level in the performance of invasive electrophysiology and ablation procedures including for the treatment of SVT, VT in the normal heart, atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter
- Competent to consultant level in the implantation of simple and complex devices including cardiac resynchronisation and defibrillator implants
Desirable
- Experience of ablation of ventricular tachycardia in structural heart disease
- Experience of epicardial ablation techniques
- Experience in CIED extraction procedures
Research & Teaching skills
Essential
- Experience of teaching at consultant or SpR level
- Evidence of competent research skills
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
- High impact factor publication of clinical research
- Interest in developing research links and projects in the field of electrophysiology
Other Specific Requirements
Essential
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
- Evidence of 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
- Ability to work in a team
- Experience of service development
- Awareness of own limitations and strengths
Desirable
- Experience of leadership within a multidisciplinary team
- Able to interface with other specialists
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).
