Job summary
Cardiology across the Humber is undergoing transformation - Hull University Teaching Hospitals as the tertiary centre working alongside North Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Trust. This brings an exciting opportunity to join more than 20 cardiologists in one of the largest and most progressive cardiology units in the NHS. The work / life balance in this part of the world is incomparable, with opportunities for career development, teaching, research, service development and being part of a forward-looking cardiology service.
The specialist electrophysiology and service is based at Castle Hill Hospital. There are two cath labs equipped to perform EP and we offer a good case mix of simple RFA, AF ablations and complex atrial flutter and VT ablations. The post holder will be expected to undertake device implantation at both Castle Hill Hospital and NLAG.
There are close links with Hull York Medical School (HYMS) and Hull is its own training deanery for cardiology - training 15 specialist registrars in cardiology.
Living and working in this part of the world offers beautiful scenery, competitive house prices, first rate schooling and easy transport links. From the nearby market town of Beverley (Sunday Times 'top 10 liveable places' in the North), the City of Hull or the sprawling countryside of North Lincolnshire - there is a typical friendly welcoming lifestyle for everyone who joins the team. York is 1 hour's drive, Leeds is 1 hour's drive, and London is 2.15 hours by train.
Main duties of the job
You will work across a compact geography; Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital are 6 miles apart, Hull and Scunthorpe and Grimsby are 30-40 minutes apart by car. All appointees will have job plans designed to minimise travel and maximise the amount of remote working that is done. The base will be Castle Hill Hospital.
The job plan will include:
One to two days of cath lab activity a week; 2 clinics; admin and SPA time including weekly Friday afternoon CME.
In-patient / ward work as Consultant of the week: 8 weeks per year of ward cover and contribution to the general cardiology on call rota on a 1 in 8 basis.
The employment contract will be held with Hull University Teaching Hospitals, which is where the 'base hospital' will also be. Clinical work will be split across the two organisations. This locum appointment is for 6 months in the first instance with the opportunity to extend to 12 months when we expect to advertise for a substantive appointment.
About us
HUTH has two main sites: Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital with an annual budget of approximately £500 million. The Trust employs around 11,000 staff and serves an extended population of 1.25 million, delivering a number of outpatient services from locations across the area.
The Trust's secondary care service portfolio is comprehensive, covering the major medical and surgical specialties, routine and specialist diagnostic services and other clinical support services. These services are provided primarily to a catchment population of approximately 600,000 in the Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire area.
HUTH provides specialist and tertiary services to a population of 1.25 million extending from Scarborough in North Yorkshire to Grimsby and Scunthorpe in North East and North Lincolnshire respectively.
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust strongly encourages new starters to have the Covid-19 vaccine. However, it is not a mandatory requirement to work for us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- MRCP or equivalent
- Name on the specialist register in Cardiology or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent).
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in cardiology equivalent to that required for UK CCT.
Desirable
- Previous work in the NHS.
Sub-Specialty Experience
Essential
- Evidence of competence in device implantation
- Evidence of competence in electrophysiology and arrhythmia management
Desirable
- Evidence of competence in complex devices implantation
Management
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work with management and previous experience of management groups.
Desirable
- Awareness of current issues in NHS.
- Management training.
Clinical Governance & Audit
Essential
- Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance.
- Experience of performing clinical audit.
- Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice.
- Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation.
Desirable
- Active involvement in a clinical governance programme.
- Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors.
Desirable
- To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff.
Academic/Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.
Desirable
- Evidence of research and publications in peer-reviewed cardiology journals.
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of ability to communicate, organise and lead.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- MRCP or equivalent
- Name on the specialist register in Cardiology or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent).
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in cardiology equivalent to that required for UK CCT.
Desirable
- Previous work in the NHS.
Sub-Specialty Experience
Essential
- Evidence of competence in device implantation
- Evidence of competence in electrophysiology and arrhythmia management
Desirable
- Evidence of competence in complex devices implantation
Management
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work with management and previous experience of management groups.
Desirable
- Awareness of current issues in NHS.
- Management training.
Clinical Governance & Audit
Essential
- Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance.
- Experience of performing clinical audit.
- Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice.
- Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation.
Desirable
- Active involvement in a clinical governance programme.
- Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors.
Desirable
- To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff.
Academic/Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.
Desirable
- Evidence of research and publications in peer-reviewed cardiology journals.
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of ability to communicate, organise and lead.
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).
