Job summary
CONSULTANT WITH AN INTEREST IN COMPLEX DEVICE IMPLANTATION
THE JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, MIDDLESBROUGH
South Tees NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a Consultant cardiologist with an interest in complex device implantation to join our existing team of 19 consultants. This is an exciting opportunity to support the cardiac rhythm management and complex device implantation teamin a tertiary cardiac centre serving Teesside, Durham and parts of Cumbria and North Yorkshire.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking cardiologist to join us and continue the development of the service. You will join a friendly, dedicated team to provide bradycardia, cardiac resynchronisation, defibrillator implantation and general cardiology care. The department has a national reputation for consistently providing high quality care, offering a comprehensive tertiary service. In addition to established pathways of care we have an extensive leadless device programme as well as sub cutaneous device implants. University Hospitals Tees is home to an active research team. The successful applicant will work closely with consultant cardiologists and consultant cardiothoracic surgeons on The James Cook University Hospital site and with consultant cardiologists from referring hospitals. There will also be increasing opportunities for cross site working with the development of the University Hospitals Tees group model.
About us
The Tees Valley boasts vibrant towns, picturesque villages, breath-taking countryside and stunning coastlines and has the North York Moors National Park on its doorstep. Excellent travel links mean London and Edinburgh are both just a couple of hours away by train. Applicants should possess full GMC registration, MRCP or equivalent, and either already be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of receiving their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at the time of interview. Evidence of sub-specialty training and significant experience in complex device implantation is essential. Thisa whole time post (10 PA basis),however, candidates who are unable to work full time will be eligible to apply with the option of discussing modification of job content on appointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- On the GMC specialist register for Cardiovascular Medicine through CCT, CESR or European Community Rights. Applicants on an approved training program may apply if their expected CCT date is within 6 months of interview
Desirable
- MD or PhD
- Training in appraisal techniques
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of advanced sub-specialty training in CRM
- Evidence of clinical audit
- Evidence of training and clinical experience in general cardiology
Desirable
- Evidence of research or innovative service developments
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- On the GMC specialist register for Cardiovascular Medicine through CCT, CESR or European Community Rights. Applicants on an approved training program may apply if their expected CCT date is within 6 months of interview
Desirable
- MD or PhD
- Training in appraisal techniques
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of advanced sub-specialty training in CRM
- Evidence of clinical audit
- Evidence of training and clinical experience in general cardiology
Desirable
- Evidence of research or innovative service developments
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).
