Job summary
Applications are invited for the full time position of Locum Consultant in Cardiology and Electrophysiology at the Lancashire Cardiac Centre, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are able to offer a fixed term, full time (10 PA) post for a Locum Consultant Cardiologist with expertise and experience in cardiac electrophysiology.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to the cardiology service, helping the 4 existing electrophysiologists provide a comprehensive EP service to the patients of Lancashire and South Cumbria.
The post holder will be expected to work in close collaboration with other Consultant Cardiologists involved in delivering cardiology services, and to contribute to the further development and expansion of the service as a whole.
Experience of all EP procedures, leadership skills and a commitment to new developments are essential.
Assessment Centre & AAC date - TBC
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will help provide and develop arrhythmia care to the regional population of Lancashire and South Cumbria. The EP department has expanded rapidly over the past few years and is one of the fastest growing EP services in the UK. There are currently 4 consultant electrophysiologists and 3 arrhythmia nurses in the department.
Approximately 800 ablation procedures are performed annually. The department has 2 catheter labs that are equipped to deliver EP procedures, 3D mapping, laser and cryo balloon ablation are all performed. The post holder will have experience in all aspects of invasive EP procedures including AF and VT ablation.
About us
The Trust serves a population of approximately 440,000 residents across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. It comprises Blackpool Victoria Hospital which is a large busy acute hospital and two smaller community hospitals - Clifton Hospital and Fleetwood Hospitalandthe National Artificial Eye Service. The Trust is also responsible for the provision of Community services such as District Nursing and Midwifery to a large geographical area, extending from Lytham St Anne's in the South to Morecambe and Carnforth in the North.
The Trust provides Tertiary Haematology services for Lancashire and South Cumbria and is the site of the Lancashire Cardiac Centre which provides comprehensive Tertiary cardiology and cardiothoracic surgical services for the adult population of Lancashire and South Cumbria (around 1.6 million people).
Job description
Job responsibilities
ASSOCIATED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Comprehensive detail in JD and PS attached).
- i) Main Duties and Programmed Activities
Except in emergencies or where otherwise agreed with your clinical manager, you are responsible for fulfilling the duties and responsibilities and undertaking the programmed activities set out in your new Job Plan, as reviewed annually and in line with the provisions below.
- ii) Associated duties
You are responsible for the associated duties set out in schedule 2 of the Terms and Conditions. These include amongst other things a requirement to:-
- Collaborate with colleagues in primary and secondary care to implement protocols for the management of patients.
- Keep up to date with the developments in the specialty. It is expected that active consideration will be given to existing technologies in terms of cost effectiveness. In addition, the use of the new techniques where they can be justified clinically will be encouraged. Conforming to state of the art advances will ultimately depend on other priorities within the total unit.
- Contribute to post-graduate and continuing medical education. The Trust supports the requirement of CME/CDP as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
iii) Objectives
Agreed personal objectives will form part of individual Job Plans. Objectives will be set out in clear and transparent terms and will be agreed with an individuals clinical manager. Objectives are not contractually binding in themselves, but each individual has a duty to make all reasonable efforts to achieve them during the respective year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ASSOCIATED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Comprehensive detail in JD and PS attached).
- i) Main Duties and Programmed Activities
Except in emergencies or where otherwise agreed with your clinical manager, you are responsible for fulfilling the duties and responsibilities and undertaking the programmed activities set out in your new Job Plan, as reviewed annually and in line with the provisions below.
- ii) Associated duties
You are responsible for the associated duties set out in schedule 2 of the Terms and Conditions. These include amongst other things a requirement to:-
- Collaborate with colleagues in primary and secondary care to implement protocols for the management of patients.
- Keep up to date with the developments in the specialty. It is expected that active consideration will be given to existing technologies in terms of cost effectiveness. In addition, the use of the new techniques where they can be justified clinically will be encouraged. Conforming to state of the art advances will ultimately depend on other priorities within the total unit.
- Contribute to post-graduate and continuing medical education. The Trust supports the requirement of CME/CDP as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
iii) Objectives
Agreed personal objectives will form part of individual Job Plans. Objectives will be set out in clear and transparent terms and will be agreed with an individuals clinical manager. Objectives are not contractually binding in themselves, but each individual has a duty to make all reasonable efforts to achieve them during the respective year.
Person Specification
EDUCATIONAND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Higher degree (MD/PhD)
- Subspecialty training in Electrophysiology
- Independent operator
Desirable
- Post CCT fellowship
- BHRS/EHRA/I BHRE accreditation in electrophysiolo gy
EXPERIENCEAND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Awareness of NHS organisation and core values of NHS
- Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants
- Participation in a management training course
- Commitment to CPD and requirements of clinical governance and audit
SKILLS AND ABILITY
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - both oral and written and in English language
- Effective teaching skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff.
- Ability to motivate and inspire a multi- disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across organisations
- Involvement and evidence of implementation of service development and managing change in a healthcare setting
- Leadership skills- ability to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions
Desirable
- Computer and IT skills
- Educational qualification or working towards.
Person Specification
EDUCATIONAND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Higher degree (MD/PhD)
- Subspecialty training in Electrophysiology
- Independent operator
Desirable
- Post CCT fellowship
- BHRS/EHRA/I BHRE accreditation in electrophysiolo gy
EXPERIENCEAND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Awareness of NHS organisation and core values of NHS
- Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants
- Participation in a management training course
- Commitment to CPD and requirements of clinical governance and audit
SKILLS AND ABILITY
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - both oral and written and in English language
- Effective teaching skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff.
- Ability to motivate and inspire a multi- disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across organisations
- Involvement and evidence of implementation of service development and managing change in a healthcare setting
- Leadership skills- ability to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions
Desirable
- Computer and IT skills
- Educational qualification or working towards.
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).
