Consultant Cardiologist Pacing & another subspecialty

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

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Job summary

Consultant Cardiologist with an interest in pacing and another subspecialty

We wish to appoint a Consultant Cardiologist with a specialist interest in pacing. This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced colleague to join one of the largest pacing services in the UK. The successful applicant will support the provision of pacing services in Norfolk and Waveney and undertake on-call duties in general cardiology. Additional subspecialty interests in imaging or heart failure are encouraged

This is a 10 PA post, but a candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties as described will receive equal consideration. If such a candidate is appointed, the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management

Main duties of the job

NNUH provides a regional pacing service, undertaking more than 1400 procedures per year. In 2022/23 it was the largest bradycardia pacing service in the country and in the top third of complex pacing centres. In addition, we also undertake leadless pacing and subcutaneous ICD. Following recent expansion there are 13 pacing sessions per week, including weekend and anaesthetic lists. The service is delivered by 8 consultants, some of whom are amongst the highest volume implanters in the country. Complication rates are constantly monitored and remain very low.Pacing activity has increased by 10% per year for the past decade largely due to the increasingly elderly population in this region. We anticipate growth will continue in a similar trajectory over the next few years.We have a well-trained, dedicated CRM physiology team, most of whom are now IBHRE, EHRA or BHRS accredited. They have extensive experience in all aspects of CRM and all device manufacturers. Pacing and complex device follow-ups are performed independently in a self-contained area of the department, with troubleshooting intervention from pacing consultants and subspecialty SpRs. Mediconnect pacing- and ICD database software is in use, and remote follow up is the default. Satellite services are provided at JPUH. Three dedicated arrhythmia specialist nurses participate in patient follow-up, counselling, education and pre-assessment.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Flexible working hours
Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
Multi Faith prayer room
Discounted gym memberships
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
On-site Nursery
On-site cafes offering staff discounts
Support in career development
Flexible staff bank
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Date posted

18 February 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

234-MS2307

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached job description and full advert for details of the post and main responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached job description and full advert for details of the post and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC Registration. Entry on the Specialist Register via CCT (CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) or CESR

Desirable

MD/PhD

Aptitudes

Essential

Independent Pacing and Complex Pacing operator

Desirable

Additional training in heart failure, imaging or electrophysiology

Experience

Essential

Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty

Desirable

Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC Registration. Entry on the Specialist Register via CCT (CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) or CESR

Desirable

MD/PhD

Aptitudes

Essential

Independent Pacing and Complex Pacing operator

Desirable

Additional training in heart failure, imaging or electrophysiology

Experience

Essential

Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty

Desirable

Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest

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.

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