This is a whole time (10 Programmed activities) appointment as a Consultant Cardiologist with an interest in imaging for the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, based at The Lincolnshire Heart Centre. The post-holder is expected to contribute to the support of the complex device implantation programme for the patients of Lincolnshire and complement the existing brady-pacing service in partnership with another consultant in cardiac devices who is also based at Lincoln. There is also the opportunity to undertake a day of electrophysiology sessions at Glenfield Hospital, Leicester. There will be a requirement of the post-holder to deliver in-patient care on the Pilgrim Hospital site, Boston, currently on a 1 in 12 rotation (on-beds). The post has no general medicine commitment.
Any applicant who is unable for personal reasons to work full time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with Consultant colleagues.
Main duties of the job
This is a new post to expand the cardiac image service at ULHT supporting the development of the MRI service at Lincoln, expanding the MRI service at Grantham and cardiac CT provision via the development of a same-day Rapid Access Chest Pain / Cardiac CT pathway. An additional role in supporting the already well established echocardiography service is desirable.
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding the job role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MRCP (UK) or equivalent
* Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
* On GMC Specialist Register for Cardiology or within 6 months of CCT
Desirable
* MD or PhD
Knowledge/ Abilities/ Skills
Essential
* Substantial Experience of working in clinical cardiology in a UK setting
* Evidence of comprehensive experience in complex device implantation
Desirable
* Additional subspecialty interest in heart failure or cardiac electrophysiology
* Experience in devices at post CCT Fellowship level
* HRUK accreditation or equivalent
Skills
Essential
* Interest in teaching medical students, trainees and general practitioners
* Experience of clinical audit
* Good communication skills
* Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team
* Full driving licence
Desirable
* ALS provider
Research
Essential
* Understanding of research methodology
Desirable
* Interest in research
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