Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiology
- Grade
- Locum Consultant
- Contract
- 6 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 12 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 188-MT1297-MEDICAL
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
- Closing
- 20/11/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 29/11/2024
Employer heading
Locum Consultant in Cardiology with an interest in Electrophysiology
Locum Consultant
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant post in Cardiac Rhythm Management at University Hospital Southampton.
This is an excellent opportunity to join our team of 4 cardiologists with special interest in cardiac rhythm management. Southampton continues to excel in service and research in all aspects of cardiac rhythm management with an international reputation. This is a replacement post and is intended to maintain the unit’s expansion in service to the region with an emphasis on advance device management and catheter ablation.
You should possess Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent post graduate qualification and have a CCT in cardiology or equivalent within six months of the interview.
Working for our organisation
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Cathlab work will be based at Southampton General Hospital. It encompasses electrophysiological studies and catheter ablation of simple and complex arrhythmias, implantation and revision of low and high voltage devices including cardiac resynchronization therapy. You will provide a supervisory role for troubleshooting in device follow up clinics. You will perform weekly outpatient clinics and share the non-invasive out-of-hours on-call rota (1:12 with current appointment). Cardiac Rhythm Management Cardiologists are currently paid at 12 PAs.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and highly-motivated colleague who is fully trained in all aspects of electrophysiology and devices. This individual should be able to
- Work well within a team environment
- Promote changes and development of current protocols
- Have the ability to think on their feet
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on Friday, 29 November 2024
Job Reference: 188-MT1297 - This vacancy closes on or before: 20th November 2024
Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the Unit and meet the Cardiology Team by contacting the CRM secretaries, telephone: 023 8120 8676
Informal enquiries are also welcome by contacting: Dr Arthur Yue, telephone: 023 8120 8676
Person specification
Qualifications and training
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Higher Degree: MD or PhD
- British Heart Rhythm Society/ European Heart Rhythm Association accreditation/ exam in EP or devices
Previous or relevant experience
Essential criteria
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Proficiency in implantation and revision of cardiac implantable electrical devices (Brady/ tachy/ CRT)
Desirable criteria
- Proficiency in ablation of atrial fibrillation and SVT
- Experience in ablation of complex atrial and ventricular arrhythmias
- Expertise in a field of interventional electrophysiology
Aptitudes and Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of audit
- IT skills
- Understanding of the evolving role of Clinical Governance in medical practice
- Capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
- Capacity to organise oneself and prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline
- Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances
Living the Trust values
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Arthur Yue
- Job title
- Consultant Cardiologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0238120 8676
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