Consultant in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Job title:

Consultant in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

Barts Health NHS Trust and St Bartholomew’s Hospital invites you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join the wider Electrophysiology teamThe Electrophysiology department is the biggest in the UK and one of the biggest in Europe. Electrophysiology along with Interventional cardiology make up one of the three directorates within the Barts Heart Centre at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. The Barts Heart Centre is the biggest in the UK with its complement of 10 catherisation labs (5 of which are dedicated to EP) and 10 cardiothoracic theatresSt Bartholomew’s Hospital is one of a group of hospitals – Barts Health NHS Trust – the group providing a huge range of clinical services to the population of East London, the City of London, and beyond.The Trust is also proud to be part of UCLPartners, Europe’s largest and strongest academic health science partnership. The objective of UCLPartners is to translate cutting edge research and innovation into measurable health gain for patients and populations through partnership across settings and sectors, and through excellence in education.For any further information about this post please contact Professor Ross Hunter (Clinical Director for EP) ross.hunter3@nhs.netMain duties of the jobThis appointment is for a substantive Consultant Electrophysiologist with a defined sub specialty interest based at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. There will also be outpatient clinic responsibility at UCL Hospital.The appointee will join the existing team of consultants to provide specialist care to patients, while supporting clinical/laboratory research as part of the division’s commitment to the goals of the Barts Heart Centre and St Bartholomew’s Hospital. The appointee is also expected to raise the departmental profile through teaching and education.The appointee will be expected to be an independent operator for simple and complex ablation of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, and be fully familiar with the use of 3D mapping systems. The successful candidate will also be expected to be an independent operator in device implantation including cardiac resynchronisation therapy.A major expectation of this new post is a desire to lead a subspecialty service within the electrophysiology department, aiming to deliver the goal of ‘world class’ in that field through clinical excellence, research and training. The field can suit the applicant’s area of expertise but would need to align with the department currently. Good examples are ventricular tachycardia, cardiac device therapy, complex atrial arrhythmia or inherited arrhythmic syndromes. This list is not exhaustive.About usBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe job plan will contain 10 Programmed Activities per week on average.The post-holder will mainly work within the EP department St Bartholomew’s Hospital where they will undertake catheter lab procedures, an outpatient clinic and on call duties. In addition there will be 1-2 PAs at UCL Hospital to run an outpatient clinic.A major expectation of this new post is to propel research, particularly in their subspecialty field, publishing regularly and participating fully in scientific meetings, nationally and internationally.This is an outline program, and the post holder will be expected to discuss and agree a detailed job plan including personal and professional objectives with EP Clinical Director, Professor Ross Hunter.It is intended that the post holder will work approximately 8 PAs (direct clinical care) per week, and 2.0 PAs (supporting) when averaged through the year. A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and Clinical Director, on behalf of the Medical Director. Time off in lieu will be given where applicable.Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential

• Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration Within 6 months of CCST in Cardiology at interview date
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Desirable

• Teaching qualification
• Higher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awarded (copy to be brought to the interview)

Clinical Experience & Skills
Essential

• Fully trained in cardiac electrophysiology and cardiac device implantation

Desirable

• Verifiable subspecilaity skill
• Demonstration of sub-specialty interest

Clinical Knowledge
Essential

• All aspects of cardiac electrophysiology and general cardiology

Desirable

• Demonstration of sub-specialty interest/experience

Audit, Management & IT
Essential

• Ability to undertake and direct audit with demonstrable understanding of the impact and challenges this brings
• Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital databases
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level.

Desirable

• Evidence of innovative approaches to healthcare
• Evidence of leadership of and involvement with clinical governance
• Demonstrates a commitment to the highest ethical and professional values and a belief in government funded healthcare

Academic – Research, Teaching skills & Experience
Essential

• Evidence of extensive involvement with research (clinical, translational or basic science) and the ability to describe and discuss the impact of findings
• Track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national and international scientific meetings
• Knowledge of research ethics and grant applications

Desirable

• First and last name authorship in publications relevant to this post.
• Being a named applicant on grants.
• Experience of setting up collaborative multicentre research projects.
• Demonstration of a research track record relevant to the candidate’s sub-specialty interest.

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within an MDT.
• Accountability ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
• Interpersonal Skills ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others
• Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work
• Ability to work under pressure
• Caring attitude to patients
• Willingness to challenge the norm in a positive manner whilst building a team ethos
• Ability to deliver consistently high levels of care for patients in a productive and cost-effective manner

Desirable

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and flexibility to work outside of usual job plan when required

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Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

London

Job date

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 01:17:44 GMT

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