Consultant Cardiologist (Interest in Pacing & Complex Devices)

Job title:

Consultant Cardiologist (Interest in Pacing & Complex Devices)

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

Consultant CardiologyThis a substantive Consultant appointment in Cardiology to support the provision of pacing services for Norfolk and Waveney, including non-interventional cardiology on-call. The successful applicant will join an enthusiastic and cohesive team of 22 consultant cardiologists.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.We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.Main duties of the job1. Provide, with the other NNUH consultants, a system of mutual cover for annual, study and professional leave for weekday cover. The weekend cover will only be swapped if necessary after discussion with colleagues.2. The new post holder will help provide cross-cover of the pacing service.3. Provide consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialties in the Trust.4. Liaise with medical staff in other specialties and participate in the regular clinical meetings and other post-graduate activities of the hospitals.5. Take part in the Royal College of Physicians continuing medical education programme.6. Play a full part in the teaching and audit activities of the department. Undergraduates from the UEA Medical School are attached to NNUH regularly for their circulation unit (12 clinical weeks, 24 UEA based), which may involve the successful candidate in bedside (clinic and ward) teaching as well as seminars and PBL feedback.7. Attendance is expected at the weekly MDT with cardiothoracic colleagues at Papworth, monthly Directorate and clinical governance meetings, and subspecialty MDT. All consultants, including the appointee, will be involved in implementing the Clinical Governance programs of the Trust. This includes active participation in clinical audit, quality, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management.About usJoin 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 CharityWe 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

Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease 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

• Experience in subcutaneous ICD and leadless pacing
• 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

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.234-MS2249

Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Norwich

Job date

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 01:26:31 GMT

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