Job summary
Harefield Hospital site
The Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Clinical Group is seeking to appoint a full time Consultant in Cardiac Electrophysiology. This post is a replacement to current Locum Consultant, in situ for 6 months.
The principal role of this post is to provide clinical care for outpatients and inpatients with cardiac arrhythmias. This will require a significant commitment to outpatient clinics, inpatient care, and in the electrophysiology laboratories (including electrophysiologic studies, simple and complex ablations, implantations of pacemakers/CRT/ICD). It may be necessary for some outpatient sessions to be performed outside the Trust in order to provide the best service to our patients.It is expected that he/she will conduct research and actively contribute to the continuing and evolving clinical governance framework.
Applicants are required to be fully registered Medical Practitioners and it is deemed desirable to be on the GMC's Specialist Register or be eligible for admission to the Register.
Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Becky Lane(email: R.lane@rbht.nhs.uk). Alternatively, please contact Medical Recruitment team on or email: (consultantrecritment@rbht.nhs.uk).
Main duties of the job
The principal role of this post is to provide clinical care for outpatients and inpatients with cardiac arrhythmias. This will require a significant commitment to outpatient clinics, inpatient care, and in the electrophysiology laboratories (including electrophysiologic studies, simple and complex ablations, implantations of pacemakers/CRT/ICD). It may be necessary for some outpatient sessions to be performed outside the Trust in order to provide the best service to our patients.
The care of in-patients will be undertaken in conjunction with the other consultants.
About us
This is a Trust appointment, and the main base will be at Harefield Hospital. The post holder may be required to work at any of the Trust's sites and any associated sites as required.
Our mission is to be the UK's leading specialist centre for heart and lung disease. We will achieve this mission through a strategy of focused growth in aspects of heart and lung treatment, such as congenital heart disease, arrhythmia, heart failure and advanced lung diseases. Our approach is based on:
- The continual development of leading-edge services through clinical refinement and research
- The effective and efficient delivery of core specialist treatment
- The transition of appropriate routine services to other centres to release capacity for new interventions
We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide clinical services (including inpatient, outpatient, EP and device procedures and on call duties) in cardiac electrophysiology and device implantation, in accordance with clinical and legal requirements and in keeping with the international role of the Trust. The complexity of many interventional EP procedures is recognised, and as such, appropriate levels of supervision and support will be offered and required according to clinical needs by more senior consultants in the arrhythmia team.
To provide care to both inpatients and outpatients to ensure that patients are provided with the highest possible standard of diagnosis, treatment and care in the most effective and timely way.
To work with the Divisional Director (Heart), Arrhythmia Chair, and Catheter Lab Director, to ensure the smooth running of the Catheter Laboratories and to undertake and supervise electrophysiological intervention investigations within the Catheter Laboratories.
To supervise, train and manage junior medical staff and research fellows working within electrophysiology, to ensure high standards of clinical practice and efficient use of resources.
To undertake ward rounds as necessary and outpatient clinics to a programme to be agreed with the Cardiology Clinical Lead, Harefield Hospital Director and consultant cardiology colleagues - proposed timetable is shown below.
To participate in the on call service.
To actively participate in the further development of clinical audit and governance, further developing methods for capture and analysis of clinical data to measure outcomes and improve quality, in collaboration with the Trusts existing quality and governance framework.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide clinical services (including inpatient, outpatient, EP and device procedures and on call duties) in cardiac electrophysiology and device implantation, in accordance with clinical and legal requirements and in keeping with the international role of the Trust. The complexity of many interventional EP procedures is recognised, and as such, appropriate levels of supervision and support will be offered and required according to clinical needs by more senior consultants in the arrhythmia team.
To provide care to both inpatients and outpatients to ensure that patients are provided with the highest possible standard of diagnosis, treatment and care in the most effective and timely way.
To work with the Divisional Director (Heart), Arrhythmia Chair, and Catheter Lab Director, to ensure the smooth running of the Catheter Laboratories and to undertake and supervise electrophysiological intervention investigations within the Catheter Laboratories.
To supervise, train and manage junior medical staff and research fellows working within electrophysiology, to ensure high standards of clinical practice and efficient use of resources.
To undertake ward rounds as necessary and outpatient clinics to a programme to be agreed with the Cardiology Clinical Lead, Harefield Hospital Director and consultant cardiology colleagues - proposed timetable is shown below.
To participate in the on call service.
To actively participate in the further development of clinical audit and governance, further developing methods for capture and analysis of clinical data to measure outcomes and improve quality, in collaboration with the Trusts existing quality and governance framework.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in electrophysiological procedures
- Experience in implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators
- Participation in a recognised scheme of continuing medical education
- Advanced life support training
- Teaching experience
- Extensive experience in clinical governance/audit
Desirable
- Research experience with significant publication record, contributions to major professional conferences
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Demonstrable sub-specialist interest/accreditation in Cardiac Electrophysiology
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Eligible for specialist registration in cardiology
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Sound knowledge of electrophysiology, arrhythmias
- Sound knowledge of device implantation including pacing and defibrillators
- Good interpersonal and communications skills in line with the Trust's Core Behaviours
- Computer literacy and IT skills
- Ability to conduct research and teaching
- Sound knowledge of radiation protection matters in Invasive Cardiology
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in electrophysiological procedures
- Experience in implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators
- Participation in a recognised scheme of continuing medical education
- Advanced life support training
- Teaching experience
- Extensive experience in clinical governance/audit
Desirable
- Research experience with significant publication record, contributions to major professional conferences
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Demonstrable sub-specialist interest/accreditation in Cardiac Electrophysiology
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Eligible for specialist registration in cardiology
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Sound knowledge of electrophysiology, arrhythmias
- Sound knowledge of device implantation including pacing and defibrillators
- Good interpersonal and communications skills in line with the Trust's Core Behaviours
- Computer literacy and IT skills
- Ability to conduct research and teaching
- Sound knowledge of radiation protection matters in Invasive 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
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).
