Job summary
This post is for a substantive appointment of a consultant cardiologist with a special interest in heart failure and cardiac devices. The appointee will be expected to be proficient in the management of heart failure patients, and the implantation and follow-up of patients with cardiac implanted electrical devices. The department provides a regional device and lead extraction service and the appointee will be expected to participate in this, so experience in this area is expected.
Main duties of the job
This is a new appointment to join a team of four dedicated device and heart failure and eight electrophysiologists who together provide a regional heart rhythm service. There are three heart failure/device nurse specialists. We have two further EP consultant appointments being made imminently.
The complex device service is one of the most mature and largest in Europe. An international reputation for research and innovation has kept us at the forefront of new technology adoption. Regional and supra-regional referrals have grown the service and been secured through a wide-ranging education program for our referral base. We offer comprehensive implantation of pacemakers including leadless and CSP, ICDs including SICD and EV ICD, CRTP and D, and monitoring devices. The extraction service serves Cheshire and Merseyside, North Wales and beyond. There is a close working relationship with the cardiac surgical team for the highest risk cases. The CIED follow-up service extends to several thousand patients and embraces remote, alert-based technological advances.
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.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan is planned as a 12 PA job.
The timetable is flexible and will be adjusted to suit the needs of the appointee, recognising the varying associated interests.
Included in the SPAs are monthly grand round/case presentations and a monthly audit half day
Other commitments include monthly division meetings and weekly seminars for junior staff and ECG meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan is planned as a 12 PA job.
The timetable is flexible and will be adjusted to suit the needs of the appointee, recognising the varying associated interests.
Included in the SPAs are monthly grand round/case presentations and a monthly audit half day
Other commitments include monthly division meetings and weekly seminars for junior staff and ECG meetings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (UK) Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months).
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree
- BHRS/EHRA device accreditation
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising Tier 1 doctors
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
- Level 1 accreditation as an Educational Supervisor
- Organisation and delivery of educational/training event or program
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates.
- Experience of supervising registrars
Clinical Experince
Essential
- Experience of all aspects of heart failure and device therapy excluding transplantation
- Ability to implant pacemaker, ICD, CRT independently and manage all complications
- Experience of device extraction and management of extraction patients
- Good device follow-up knowledge
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of heart failure and device problems, both emergency and elective.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Desirable
- Complex device fellowship
- CSP, leadless pacing, SICD, EV ICD
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.
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
- Peer-reviewed publications.
Desirable
- Publications in high-impact journals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (UK) Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months).
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree
- BHRS/EHRA device accreditation
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising Tier 1 doctors
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
- Level 1 accreditation as an Educational Supervisor
- Organisation and delivery of educational/training event or program
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates.
- Experience of supervising registrars
Clinical Experince
Essential
- Experience of all aspects of heart failure and device therapy excluding transplantation
- Ability to implant pacemaker, ICD, CRT independently and manage all complications
- Experience of device extraction and management of extraction patients
- Good device follow-up knowledge
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of heart failure and device problems, both emergency and elective.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Desirable
- Complex device fellowship
- CSP, leadless pacing, SICD, EV ICD
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.
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
- Peer-reviewed publications.
Desirable
- Publications in high-impact journals
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).
