Job summary
LAS ST3 + Cardiology
12 Month Fixed Term Post -
Base: Eastbourne General Hospital
At ESHT we provide a comprehensive electrophysiology service for a patient population of approximately 480,000. There are 8 consultant cardiologists within the department including 2 electrophysiologists and three current locum cardiologist posts. We perform approximately 450 EP procedures per year of which 50% were AF ablation procedures. Approximately 100 AF ablation cases are performed using cryoablation. Both CARTO (with UNIVU) and EnSite Precision mapping systems are used frequently to assist complex procedures. Both endocardial and epicardial VT ablation are performed. In the same period, there were approximately 700 device procedures, including CRT and ICDs.
There is a comprehensive PCI service with 800 cases a year and a primary PCI 24/7 service.
The Imaging department has a robust and extensive service covering all cardiac imaging modalities including a new cardiac MRI service.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for a LAS ST3+ doctor in adult cardiology. This post will be based at East Sussex. Applicants should have some cardiac experience and preferably MRCP exam.
As a trainee, the successful candidate will receive practical training and experience in all aspects of clinical cardiology. Training in echocardiography and some procedures will be provided according to the experience of the successful candidate and needs of other trainees.
A contribution to the cardiology middle grade on call rota is expected. This currently attracts a 1B banding payment for a 1:6 non-resident on-call rota.
Applicants must be in possession of the MRCP or equivalent and be on the General Medical Council's Register.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate a high-quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent Qualification.
- Attendance at relevant courses.
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Experience & Clinical skills
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of ST1/2 competencies; maintaining good medical good relationships and communication professional behaviour and probity delivery of good acute clinical care
- Experience in cardiology at SHO or equivalent Ability to provide complete details of employment history
- Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problem.
- Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing cardiac disease
- Shows aptitude for practical skills eg manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination
Desirable
- Experience of cardiology in a hospital where Primary PCI is performed
- Experience as an StR in cardiology would be useful in maximising the opportunities of this post.
Language skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
Academic/ Research skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit and research
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements (D)
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching experience
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of active participation in audit
Personal skills
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation.
- Able to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/ make decisions
- Capacity to work effectively with others
- Able to work in multi-professional teams and supervise junior medical staff
- Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people
- Capacity to manage/ prioritise time/information effectively
- Capacity to prioritise own workload and organise ward rounds
- Basic IT skills
- Capacity to monitor situations and anticipate issues
- Capacity to operate under pressure
- Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances
Probity & Other Requirements
Essential
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions.
- Demonstrates respect for all.
- Demonstrable interest in and understanding of cardiology. Commitment to personal and CPD
- Satisfactory references health
- GMC registration at time of appointment
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Fitness to Practise & Application Completion
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- ALL sections of application form FULLY completed according to written guidelines
Desirable
- Extracurricular activities/achievements relevant to cardiology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent Qualification.
- Attendance at relevant courses.
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Experience & Clinical skills
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of ST1/2 competencies; maintaining good medical good relationships and communication professional behaviour and probity delivery of good acute clinical care
- Experience in cardiology at SHO or equivalent Ability to provide complete details of employment history
- Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problem.
- Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing cardiac disease
- Shows aptitude for practical skills eg manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination
Desirable
- Experience of cardiology in a hospital where Primary PCI is performed
- Experience as an StR in cardiology would be useful in maximising the opportunities of this post.
Language skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
Academic/ Research skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit and research
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements (D)
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching experience
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of active participation in audit
Personal skills
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation.
- Able to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/ make decisions
- Capacity to work effectively with others
- Able to work in multi-professional teams and supervise junior medical staff
- Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people
- Capacity to manage/ prioritise time/information effectively
- Capacity to prioritise own workload and organise ward rounds
- Basic IT skills
- Capacity to monitor situations and anticipate issues
- Capacity to operate under pressure
- Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances
Probity & Other Requirements
Essential
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions.
- Demonstrates respect for all.
- Demonstrable interest in and understanding of cardiology. Commitment to personal and CPD
- Satisfactory references health
- GMC registration at time of appointment
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Fitness to Practise & Application Completion
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- ALL sections of application form FULLY completed according to written guidelines
Desirable
- Extracurricular activities/achievements relevant to cardiology
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).
