Job summary
Applications are invited for a Consultant Cardiologist specialising in Electrophysiology (EP) with expertise in Inherited Cardiac Conditions (ICC). This is a replacement post that will be integral to maintain the service delivery of the EP/Devices Department and develop the clinical and academic electrophysiology and ICC programmes. The post-holder will be a fully trained and independent consultant cardiologist and electrophysiologist. This individual will be able to perform outpatient clinics independently, run catheter lab electrophysiology intervention and device lists for investigation and treatment of patients with cardiac arrhythmias, as well as participate in the Consultant-of-the-week and arrhythmia on-call rota. The successful candidate will support the catheter labs and the wards by supervising the SpRs and clinical fellows in the day-to-day workflow. The post will involve close working with the Arrhythmia Clinical Nurse Specialists in order to decide which in-patients need to undergo invasive investigations and to coordinate inter-hospital transfers for treatment.
Main duties of the job
Your job plan is anticipated to contain 10 Programmed Activities per week on average and includes on-call commitments. This is an outline programme, and you will be expected to discuss and agree a detailed job plan including your personal and professional objectives with your Clinical Lead or Clinical Director within 3 months of your start date. You will be given adequate secretarial support, shared office space with a personal computer and access to a dedicated mentor/supervisor. There will be support to develop your capabilities and support your individual goals. The successful candidate will be expected to partake in audit and service improvement initiatives.
As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends. We also have a positive approach to corporate social responsibility and are keen to engage our staff in an agenda that ranges from promoting environmental sustainability to the creation of local employment opportunities.
The job plan will be negotiated between the consultant and his/her clinical director at least annually.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
This is a clinical post that will in involve provision of high-quality inpatient and outpatient care for adults with arrhythmias, including referral and outreach services to linked hospitals. There is a strong focus on the treatment of Inherited Cardiac Conditions The post holder will be able to contribute to the management and development of the clinical service and will be integral in supporting and developing the Clinical and Research programme for EP and ICC.
Nature of Appointment and Hours of Work
This is a full-time (10 PA) appointment. It is anticipated that all consultants will continue to work as a team to cover the clinical service. Continued rapid expansion of the Devices/EP service may require consideration of an increase in the number of PAs worked, however this would only be by mutual agreement between the post holder and the Clinical Director of Cardiovascular Services and subject to the usual job planning process. As part of a Directorate-wide approach to management of waiting lists, you may be required to work at weekends to help reduce waiting times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
This is a clinical post that will in involve provision of high-quality inpatient and outpatient care for adults with arrhythmias, including referral and outreach services to linked hospitals. There is a strong focus on the treatment of Inherited Cardiac Conditions The post holder will be able to contribute to the management and development of the clinical service and will be integral in supporting and developing the Clinical and Research programme for EP and ICC.
Nature of Appointment and Hours of Work
This is a full-time (10 PA) appointment. It is anticipated that all consultants will continue to work as a team to cover the clinical service. Continued rapid expansion of the Devices/EP service may require consideration of an increase in the number of PAs worked, however this would only be by mutual agreement between the post holder and the Clinical Director of Cardiovascular Services and subject to the usual job planning process. As part of a Directorate-wide approach to management of waiting lists, you may be required to work at weekends to help reduce waiting times.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview. Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT MRCP or show evidence of equivalent qualification FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification Evidence of continuous professional development. SCMR/EACVI/BSCMR or equivalent certification in cardiovascular MR imaging - Level 3
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree (MD/PhD)
Clinical Experience & Skills
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills, good training in and sound knowledge of general cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology, cardiac MRI & complex devices Evidence of adaptability to different working environments
Desirable
- Training in Complex ablation
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Recent Track record of clinical governance, audit, management and IT skills. Understanding of principles of audit.
Desirable
- Formal management training.
Research, Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- MD/PhD Experience of EP research. Experience of cardiac MR imaging research. Publication record in cardiac devices/EP The ability to take individual responsibility for planning and undertaking own work. Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team with flexible working patterns
Desirable
- Demonstration of ability to secure grant income
Leadership / Management skills
Essential
- Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate. Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority. Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others. Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure. Ability to work as part of a team Staff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff. Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets.
Desirable
- Formal management training Evidence of ability in service development Familiarity with working in different healthcare systems
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview. Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT MRCP or show evidence of equivalent qualification FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification Evidence of continuous professional development. SCMR/EACVI/BSCMR or equivalent certification in cardiovascular MR imaging - Level 3
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree (MD/PhD)
Clinical Experience & Skills
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills, good training in and sound knowledge of general cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology, cardiac MRI & complex devices Evidence of adaptability to different working environments
Desirable
- Training in Complex ablation
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Recent Track record of clinical governance, audit, management and IT skills. Understanding of principles of audit.
Desirable
- Formal management training.
Research, Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- MD/PhD Experience of EP research. Experience of cardiac MR imaging research. Publication record in cardiac devices/EP The ability to take individual responsibility for planning and undertaking own work. Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team with flexible working patterns
Desirable
- Demonstration of ability to secure grant income
Leadership / Management skills
Essential
- Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate. Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority. Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others. Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure. Ability to work as part of a team Staff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff. Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets.
Desirable
- Formal management training Evidence of ability in service development Familiarity with working in different healthcare systems
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).
