Job summary
This post is for a substantive appointment of a Consultant
Cardiologist with a special interest in Inherited Cardiac Conditions
(ICC). The appointee will be expected to
be proficient in the management of all ICC, with particular emphasis on heart
muscle disease.
LHCH provides medical and surgical adult cardiothoracic
services to the people of Merseyside, North Wales, Isle of Man, parts of Lancashire
and Cheshire. This catchment area has a
population of 2.8 million people. The
Hospital provides a full range of invasive and non-invasive Diagnostic
Cardiopulmonary facilities. There are
five Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratories for Diagnostic Procedures,
Angioplasty and Electrophysiological work, with three Labs used predominantly
for the PCI service and two predominantly for EPS. We have a dedicated pacing theatre a further
operating theatre used approximately 50% of the time for cardiac devices (the
remaining sessions are for aneurysm surgery/aortic stenting/TAVI).
Main duties of the job
There has been a major increase in the ICC service in recent years and an increase in referrals from within the region and from further afield. There is a strong link with the Genetics service at Liverpool Womens hospital with a Consultant Geneticist present for ICC clinics and the ICC MDT. We also have the presence of genetic counsellors on site for 2 days/week. The heart muscle disease service has benefited from a true multi-disciplinary clinic once a month with imaging / EP / device / structural expertise. There are 3 specific heart muscle disease clinics per week in addition with the current dedicated ICC Cardiologist and 2 nurse specialists.
The appointee will be joining a team of 8 EP/device specialists, 2 dedicated ICC cardiologist, 2 ICC nurse specialists, 2 device/ heart failure cardiologists, 3 imaging specialists and the coronary intervention team.
About us
As the largest
single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool
Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to
be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist
services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in
the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a
catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North
Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside
these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for
strong performance is important in delivering the best
care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is
underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate
and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/
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tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is for a substantive appointment of a Consultant Cardiologist with a special interest in Inherited Cardiac Conditions (ICC). The appointee will be expected to be proficient in the management of all ICC, with particular emphasis on heart muscle disease. The post holder will have multimodality imaging experience.
This is an exciting time to join a progressive and dynamic cardiology department with supportive colleagues, working together to improve the cardiac health of our diverse local population.
The
appointee will be expected to join a 1 in 16 rota to cover on call ward rounds
of all current inpatients on the CCU unit and single Cardiology ward. This
includes a limited ward round of patients requiring review on Saturday and
Sunday of the week on ward rounds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is for a substantive appointment of a Consultant Cardiologist with a special interest in Inherited Cardiac Conditions (ICC). The appointee will be expected to be proficient in the management of all ICC, with particular emphasis on heart muscle disease. The post holder will have multimodality imaging experience.
This is an exciting time to join a progressive and dynamic cardiology department with supportive colleagues, working together to improve the cardiac health of our diverse local population.
The
appointee will be expected to join a 1 in 16 rota to cover on call ward rounds
of all current inpatients on the CCU unit and single Cardiology ward. This
includes a limited ward round of patients requiring review on Saturday and
Sunday of the week on ward rounds.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (UK)
- Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months).
- ESC general cardiology certificate.
Desirable
- Postgraduate thesis
- Multicentre ICC experience
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for
- gaining UK CCT in Cardiology
- Experience of all aspects of ICC care and imaging
- Extensive genetics knowledge
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of ICC problems, both emergency and elective.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Desirable
- ICC Fellowship
- Multimodality imaging
- experience in ICC
- CCT in advanced imaging or other cardiology specialty that acts as an adjunct to ICC.
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to contribute to the efficient and smooth running of a specialist service.
- Ability to organise and manage out-patient priorities and
- procedure waiting lists
- Ability to manage and lead a cardiology team.
Desirable
- Ability to manage and lead a specialist unit, cardiology directorate and working parties as appropriate.
- Experience of audit management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (UK)
- Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months).
- ESC general cardiology certificate.
Desirable
- Postgraduate thesis
- Multicentre ICC experience
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for
- gaining UK CCT in Cardiology
- Experience of all aspects of ICC care and imaging
- Extensive genetics knowledge
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of ICC problems, both emergency and elective.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Desirable
- ICC Fellowship
- Multimodality imaging
- experience in ICC
- CCT in advanced imaging or other cardiology specialty that acts as an adjunct to ICC.
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to contribute to the efficient and smooth running of a specialist service.
- Ability to organise and manage out-patient priorities and
- procedure waiting lists
- Ability to manage and lead a cardiology team.
Desirable
- Ability to manage and lead a specialist unit, cardiology directorate and working parties as appropriate.
- Experience of audit management.
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).
