A Vacancy at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
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.
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.
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.
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 onFriday, 29 November 2024
Job Reference: 188-MT1297 - This vacancy closes on or before: 20thNovember 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
This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024