Job summary
This is a whole time (10 Programmed activities) appointment as a Consultant Cardiologist with an interest in imaging for the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, based at The Lincolnshire Heart Centre. The post-holder is expected to contribute to the support the complex device implantation programme for the patients of Lincolnshire and complement the existing brady-pacing service in partnership with another consultant in cardiac devices who is also based at Lincoln. There is also the opportunity to undertake a day of electrophysiology sessions at Glenfield Hospital, Leicester. There will be a requirement of the post-holder to deliver in-patient care on the Pilgrim Hospital site, Boston, currently on a 1 in 12 rotation (on-beds) see below for details. The post has no general medicine commitment.
Any applicant who is unable for personal reasons to work full time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with Consultant colleagues
Main duties of the job
This is a new post to expand the cardiac Image service at ULHT supporting the development of the MRI service at Lincoln, expanding the MRI service at Grantham and cardiac CT provision via the development of a same-day Rapid Access Chest Pain / Cardiac CT pathway. An additional role in supporting the already well established echocardiography service is desirable.
About us
We are one of the largest Trusts in the UK and provide a comprehensive range of health services to the local population. With its open spaces and plenty of green countryside, Lincolnshire remains largely unspoiled with less hustle and bustle that grips so much of the rest of the county. It remains a place where people can live and work in comfort. Lincoln scores highly when it comes to education from nursery through to secondary school and has a growing university culture. In your free time there are many places of interest to visit in Lincolnshire with motor racing at Cadwell Park, lakes for sailing, some of the best coarse fishing in the course and horse racing at Market Rasen, not to mention Lincoln Cathedral and Castle, and the food balance of traditional eateries throughout the county.
For more information on what it's like to live and work in Lincolnshire please see the link below.
https://www.beinlincolnshire.com/
We offer the following unique only to Lincolnshire
Direct links to the new £21 million Lincoln Medical School via Lincoln University
The facility includes:-
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- 2 x 120 capacity lecture theatres
- Seminar space
- Caf and social learning space
- Library, Science Library and Project Library
- Anatomy Suite and Clinical Skills Suite
- The entire building is designed to meet BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method)
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding the job role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
If you are considering making the move give us a call, we are more than happy to arrange a visit and show you what we have to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding the job role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
If you are considering making the move give us a call, we are more than happy to arrange a visit and show you what we have to offer.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
- On GMC Specialist Register for Cardiology or within 6 months of CCT
Desirable
Knowledge/ Abilities/ Skills
Essential
- Substantial Experience of working in clinical cardiology in a UK setting
- Evidence of comprehensive experience in complex device implantation
Desirable
- Additional subspecialty interest in heart failure or cardiac electrophysiology
- Experience in devices at post CCT Fellowship level
- HRUK accreditation or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Interest in teaching medical students, trainees and general practitioners
- Experience of clinical audit
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team
- Full driving licence
Desirable
Research
Essential
- Understanding of research methodology
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
- On GMC Specialist Register for Cardiology or within 6 months of CCT
Desirable
Knowledge/ Abilities/ Skills
Essential
- Substantial Experience of working in clinical cardiology in a UK setting
- Evidence of comprehensive experience in complex device implantation
Desirable
- Additional subspecialty interest in heart failure or cardiac electrophysiology
- Experience in devices at post CCT Fellowship level
- HRUK accreditation or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Interest in teaching medical students, trainees and general practitioners
- Experience of clinical audit
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team
- Full driving licence
Desirable
Research
Essential
- Understanding of research methodology
Desirable
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).
