Job summary
An
opportunity has arisen to appoint a Locum Consultant Cardiologist with
specialist interest in Inherited Cardiac Conditions to join our established
Cardiology team based at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. The appointee will
be joining an ICC cardiology team consisting of 2 full time ICC medical
consultants, 4 EP/device specialists, 1 ICC nurse consultant, 1 ICC nurse
specialist and 2 cardiac imaging specialists. We have one full time ICC nurse
consultant and one full time nurse specialist. The ICC unit is supported by the
coronary intervention team and a specialist cardiomyopathy surgeon.
There
is a strong link with the Genetics service with a Consultant Geneticist and 2
genetic counsellors present for ICC clinics at LHCH and the ICC MDT. Referrals
to all aspects of ICC have increased significantly.
The
specialist ICC service is delivered through outpatient clinics, an established
alcohol septal ablation service, device implantation and ablation of
arrhythmias. Cardiomyopathy clinics are run four times a week, one of these is
a specific HCM septal reduction clinic. The heart muscle disease service has
benefited from a true multi-disciplinary clinic once a month with imaging / EP
/ device / structural expertise. There is a sports cardiology clinic run in
conjunction with specialist echocardiography and cardiopulmonary exercise
testing support.
Main duties of the job
The
appointee will be joining a team of 2 dedicated ICC cardiologists and 8
EP/device specialists/ 2 device/ heart failure cardiologists with varying
levels of involvement in the ICC service. We have one ICC nurse consultant and
a further ICC nurse specialist. There is a rolling full time ICC clinical
fellow, this post is designed for post CCT cardiologists. We have a further 3 imaging cardiologists and
the coronary intervention team, and a dedicated separate ACHD team. This is a
new appointment to help achieve NSF targets and support the ongoing and rapidly
expanding Inherited Cardiac Conditions (ICC) service.
There has been a major increase in the ICC service in
recent years and an increase in referrals from within the region and from
further afield. There is a strong link
with the Genetics service at Liverpool Womens
hospital with a Consultant Geneticist present for ICC clinics and the ICC MDT.
We also
have the presence of genetic counsellors on site for 2
days/week. The heart
muscle disease
service has benefited from a true multi-disciplinary clinic once a month with
imaging / EP / device / structural expertise. There are 3 specific heart muscle
disease clinics per week in addition with the current dedicated ICC
Cardiologists and 2 nurse specialists.
The specialist ICC service is delivered through outpatient
clinics, an established surgical and interventional septal reduction service,
device implantation and ablation of arrhythmias.
About us
As the largest
single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool
Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to
be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist
services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in
the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a
catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North
Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside
these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for
strong performance is important in delivering the best
care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is
underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate
and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The
attached job descriptions provides a full breakdown of the post and the job plan represents a guide to the activities. The precise details of all clinical
activities are open to negotiation with the successful candidate, recognising
that further areas of interest of ICC specialists can range though imaging,
electrophysiology and heart failure. It is anticipated that there will be a
degree of flexible working between all members of the ICC team. The timetable is fairly flexible and can be
adjusted to suit the needs of the appointee and any other specific interests
they may have.
The
appointee will be expected to join a 1 in 16 rota to cover on call ward rounds
of all current inpatients on the CCU unit and single Cardiology ward. This
includes a limited ward round of patients requiring review on Saturday and
Sunday of the week on ward rounds.
Please see attached documents for a full copy of the job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
attached job descriptions provides a full breakdown of the post and the job plan represents a guide to the activities. The precise details of all clinical
activities are open to negotiation with the successful candidate, recognising
that further areas of interest of ICC specialists can range though imaging,
electrophysiology and heart failure. It is anticipated that there will be a
degree of flexible working between all members of the ICC team. The timetable is fairly flexible and can be
adjusted to suit the needs of the appointee and any other specific interests
they may have.
The
appointee will be expected to join a 1 in 16 rota to cover on call ward rounds
of all current inpatients on the CCU unit and single Cardiology ward. This
includes a limited ward round of patients requiring review on Saturday and
Sunday of the week on ward rounds.
Please see attached documents for a full copy of the job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (UK)
- Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months).
- ESC general cardiology certificate
Desirable
- Postgraduate thesis
- Multicentre ICC experience
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for
- gaining UK CCT in Cardiology
-
- Experience of all aspects of ICC care and imaging
-
- Extensive genetics knowledge
-
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of ICC problems, both emergency and elective.
-
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Desirable
- ICC Fellowship
-
- Multimodality imaging
- experience in ICC
-
- CCT in advanced imaging or other cardiology specialty that acts as an adjunct to ICC.
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to contribute to the efficient and smooth running of a specialist service.
-
- Ability to organise and manage out-patient priorities and
- procedure waiting lists
-
- Ability to manage and lead a cardiology team.
Desirable
- Ability to manage and lead a specialist unit, cardiology directorate and working parties as appropriate.
-
- Experience of audit management.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising Tier 1 doctors
-
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills.
-
- Level 1 accreditation as an
- Educational Supervisor
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates.
-
- Experience of supervising
- registrars
-
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
-
- Peer reviewed publications.
Desirable
- Publications in high impact journals
- Higher postgraduate degree
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team.
-
- Ability to work flexibly
-
- Good interpersonal skills,
-
- Enquiring, critical approach to work.
-
- Caring attitude to patients.
-
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
-
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education.
-
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (UK)
- Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months).
- ESC general cardiology certificate
Desirable
- Postgraduate thesis
- Multicentre ICC experience
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for
- gaining UK CCT in Cardiology
-
- Experience of all aspects of ICC care and imaging
-
- Extensive genetics knowledge
-
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of ICC problems, both emergency and elective.
-
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Desirable
- ICC Fellowship
-
- Multimodality imaging
- experience in ICC
-
- CCT in advanced imaging or other cardiology specialty that acts as an adjunct to ICC.
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to contribute to the efficient and smooth running of a specialist service.
-
- Ability to organise and manage out-patient priorities and
- procedure waiting lists
-
- Ability to manage and lead a cardiology team.
Desirable
- Ability to manage and lead a specialist unit, cardiology directorate and working parties as appropriate.
-
- Experience of audit management.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising Tier 1 doctors
-
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills.
-
- Level 1 accreditation as an
- Educational Supervisor
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates.
-
- Experience of supervising
- registrars
-
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
-
- Peer reviewed publications.
Desirable
- Publications in high impact journals
- Higher postgraduate degree
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team.
-
- Ability to work flexibly
-
- Good interpersonal skills,
-
- Enquiring, critical approach to work.
-
- Caring attitude to patients.
-
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
-
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education.
-
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level.
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
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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).
