Locum Consultant Cardiologist (Interest in Pacing & Complex Devices)We wish to appoint a Locum Consultant Cardiologist with a specialist interest in pacing and complex devices. This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced colleague to hold a fixed term post initially for 6 months pending the appointment of a substantive replacement. The postholder will support the provision of pacing services in Norfolk and Waveney and undertake on-call duties in general cardiology. Additional subspecialty interests in imaging or heart failure would be welcome.
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.
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We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy ServiceMulti Faith prayer roomDiscounted gym membershipsExcellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlementWagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn itFree Park & Ride service direct to NNUH siteFree 24-hours confidential counselling supportOn-site NurseryOn-site cafes offering staff discountsFlexible staff bankSalary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronicsJob responsibilitiesPlease read the attached job description and full advert for details of the post and main responsibilities.
Person SpecificationQualificationsFull GMC with Licence to PracticeMD/PhDIndependent Pacing and Complex Pacing operatorExperience in subcutaneous ICD and leadless pacingAdditional training in heart failure, imaging or electrophysiologyExperienceApplicants 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 specialtyExperience in research or published papers in area of special interestDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Clinical Lead for Cardiac Rhythm Management
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