Job summary
This post is for a substantive appointment of a Consultant Cardiologist
with a special interest in Inherited Cardiac Conditions (ICC) and Cardiac Devices. The appointee will be expected to be
proficient in the management of all ICC patients, and the implantation and
follow-up of all Cardiac Device patients.
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 4 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.
The specialist ICC service is delivered through outpatient clinics, an established surgical and interventional septal reduction service, device implantation and ablation of arrhythmias.
Main duties of the job
The
attached job plan represents a general guide to the job plan for the post. 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 10 rota to cover on regional EP and device
on-call. This service provides advice to local hospitals and involves the inpatient
care of device and EP patents at LHCH. This includes a ward round of patients
requiring review on Saturday and Sunday, and a provision of out-of-hours pacing
when required.
The appointee will be expected to work
with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of
services and will share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution
to management.
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
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 4 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.
There is an ICC fellow present at all heart muscle disease and
electrophysiology ICC clinics. Referrals to all aspects of ICC, but especially
heart muscle disease have increased significantly.
The specialist ICC service is delivered through outpatient
clinics, an established surgical and interventional septal reduction service,
device implantation and ablation of arrhythmias.
There is a significant commitment to research and audit and
a training commitment to the StRs in general training and those who wish to
specialise. There has been a major development of research facilities. This has
been further developed in recent years with the creation of the Liverpool
Cardiovascular
Centre for Science. This was launched with the appointment of Professor Gregory
Lip and provides an excellent network across the academic facilities of
Merseyside. There has been a record of successful research and publications
over the past 5 years. The heart muscle disease service has increased its
portfolio of research in recent years with multiple international
collaborations leading to high level publications guiding management of our
patients. Our patients benefit from access to novel trial medications and LHCH
has acted as the lead UK centre for recent myosin inhibitor trials.
There
are strong links with local secondary care cardiologists and a strong local
network (Cheshire and Mersey cardiac network).
There are regular meeting of the cardiology advisory board which is a
clinical forum of the CMCN. There are
inter-trust educational and audit meetings and strong research links with the
Royal Liverpool University Hospital and various university departments.
The
attached job plan represents a general guide to the job plan for the post. 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 10 rota to cover on regional EP and device
on-call. This service provides advice to local hospitals and involves the inpatient
care of device and EP patents at LHCH. This includes a ward round of patients
requiring review on Saturday and Sunday, and a provision of out-of-hours pacing
when required.
The successful candidate will have full secretarial
support, a personal computer (training available if required) and office
accommodation.
The successful candidate will undergo Annual Appraisal and
Job planning. The appointee will be expected
to work flexibly on the basis of the needs of the Cardiology Directorate and
the Trust.
Junior Staff will be shared within the heart rhythm team. It is
expected that Secondary and Tertiary referrals will predominately reflect the
appointees
special interest in ICC. The trust accepts referrals though Choose and Book
relevant to listed keywords appropriate to subspecialty interest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 4 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.
There is an ICC fellow present at all heart muscle disease and
electrophysiology ICC clinics. Referrals to all aspects of ICC, but especially
heart muscle disease have increased significantly.
The specialist ICC service is delivered through outpatient
clinics, an established surgical and interventional septal reduction service,
device implantation and ablation of arrhythmias.
There is a significant commitment to research and audit and
a training commitment to the StRs in general training and those who wish to
specialise. There has been a major development of research facilities. This has
been further developed in recent years with the creation of the Liverpool
Cardiovascular
Centre for Science. This was launched with the appointment of Professor Gregory
Lip and provides an excellent network across the academic facilities of
Merseyside. There has been a record of successful research and publications
over the past 5 years. The heart muscle disease service has increased its
portfolio of research in recent years with multiple international
collaborations leading to high level publications guiding management of our
patients. Our patients benefit from access to novel trial medications and LHCH
has acted as the lead UK centre for recent myosin inhibitor trials.
There
are strong links with local secondary care cardiologists and a strong local
network (Cheshire and Mersey cardiac network).
There are regular meeting of the cardiology advisory board which is a
clinical forum of the CMCN. There are
inter-trust educational and audit meetings and strong research links with the
Royal Liverpool University Hospital and various university departments.
The
attached job plan represents a general guide to the job plan for the post. 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 10 rota to cover on regional EP and device
on-call. This service provides advice to local hospitals and involves the inpatient
care of device and EP patents at LHCH. This includes a ward round of patients
requiring review on Saturday and Sunday, and a provision of out-of-hours pacing
when required.
The successful candidate will have full secretarial
support, a personal computer (training available if required) and office
accommodation.
The successful candidate will undergo Annual Appraisal and
Job planning. The appointee will be expected
to work flexibly on the basis of the needs of the Cardiology Directorate and
the Trust.
Junior Staff will be shared within the heart rhythm team. It is
expected that Secondary and Tertiary referrals will predominately reflect the
appointees
special interest in ICC. The trust accepts referrals though Choose and Book
relevant to listed keywords appropriate to subspecialty interest.
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
-
- Good genetics knowledge
-
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of ICC problems, both emergency and elective.
-
- Independent implanter of pacemakers and ICDs, including CRT
- Proficient in management of all device issues and arrhythmias
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Desirable
- ICC Fellowship
- Expertise in conduction system pacing
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
-
- Good genetics knowledge
-
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of ICC problems, both emergency and elective.
-
- Independent implanter of pacemakers and ICDs, including CRT
- Proficient in management of all device issues and arrhythmias
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Desirable
- ICC Fellowship
- Expertise in conduction system pacing
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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
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).
