Consultant Cardiologist with interest in Pacing and Devices

Diagnosing and treating a wide spectrum of cardiological problems.

Provide continued care both in the inpatient and outpatient setting

Supporting a complex patient MDT including device MDT

Implantation of pacemakers and other devices

Development of the device service to meet unmet needs, and to embrace new technologies

On call commitment at SATH (Cardiology only, no GIM commitment 1:7)

Supervision of Higher Specialty Trainees in Internal Medicine, IMT stage one trainees and Clinical fellows working towards CESR in GIM.

To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team

To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners

To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways

A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate, Clinical Director and consultant colleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is based on a 10 PA working week including 1 additional PA for the out of hours work. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the consultant's duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities.

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Qualifications

Essential: - MBBS, MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification; - MRCP or equivalent qualification

Desirable: - Device accreditation eg HRS. BHRS, EHRA; - Higher research degree / Fellowship

Entry Criteria

Desirable: - Fellowship in Cardiac Pacing and Devices