Job summary
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
- To engage in Educational activities for Postgraduate training.
- To contribute to departmental teaching activities and training
- Educational models may include problem based learning, clinical and communication skills tuition, inter-professional education, the use of simulated patients and environments and use of advanced whole body simulation (via use of Sim Man 3G)
- Setting up skills teaching for IMT and ACCS trainees to align with the curricula for each.
- A contribution to the cardiology middle grade on call rota is expected. This currently attracts a 1B banding payment for a 1:7 non-resident on-call rota.
Applications are invited for a F3/CT level doctor interested in a career in cardiology. This post will be based at Eastbourne. Applicants should have some cardiac experience, preferably have the MRCP exam 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 and 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
The post will facilitate core training opportunities and will support such activities as the following: involvement in undergraduate medical student teaching, opportunity todevelop your skills and knowledge of Medical Education by attending teaching support courses and other relevant faculty meetings at the medical schools.You will engage in educational activities and postgraduate training, contributing to departmental teaching and training, and involvement in simulation and human factors training using state of the art models such as Sim Man 3G.The successful candidate will also 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.
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
The post will facilitate core training opportunities and will support such activities as the following: involvement in undergraduate medical student teaching, opportunity todevelop your skills and knowledge of Medical Education by attending teaching support courses and other relevant faculty meetings at the medical schools.You will engage in educational activities and postgraduate training, contributing to departmental teaching and training, and involvement in simulation and human factors training using state of the art models such as Sim Man 3G.The successful candidate will also 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.
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 and clinical skills
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of ST1/2 competencies; maintaining good medical practice 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
- Experience and ability to deal with acute medical problems and medical emergencies
Desirable
- Experience of cardiology in a hospital where Primary PCI is performed
- Experience as an SPR in cardiology would be useful in maximising the opportunities of this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent Qualification.
- Attendance at relevant courses
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Experience and clinical skills
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of ST1/2 competencies; maintaining good medical practice 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
- Experience and ability to deal with acute medical problems and medical emergencies
Desirable
- Experience of cardiology in a hospital where Primary PCI is performed
- Experience as an SPR in cardiology would be useful in maximising the opportunities of this post.
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).
