Locum Consultant Cardiologist

Candidates with expertisein cardiac rhythm management and device implantation are particularly encouraged to apply. However, applications are welcomed from consultants with other cardiology subspecialty interests. The successful candidate's area of expertise will be incorporated into the job plan wherever possible, balancing individual interests with the clinical requirements of the service.

For candidates with cardiac rhythm managementexpertise, the post offers the opportunity to undertake approximately two device implantation sessions each week atThe James CookUniversity Hospital together with up to two pacing sessions atUniversity Hospital ofNorth Tees. The serviceprovidesa broad range of contemporary device therapies including CRT, ICD, leadlesspacingand subcutaneous ICD implantation.

In addition to any subspecialty commitments, the successful applicant will contribute to the general cardiology service atTheFriarageHospital, Northallerton. This will include outpatient clinics, inpatient wardroundsand management of inpatient cardiology referrals.

Participation in the tertiary cardiology consultant on-call rota based atThe James CookUniversity Hospital isrequired. This currentlyoperatesas a 1:10 rota and includes overnight and weekend on-call commitments.

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

University Hospitals Tees provides comprehensive cardiac services across multiple hospital sites and is home to one of the largest tertiary cardiology centres in the North of England.

The James CookUniversity Hospital hosts a busy tertiary cardiac centre delivering interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, cardiac rhythm management, heartfailureand specialist cardiac services for a large regional population. The cardiac rhythm management service has an established reputation for delivering high-quality care and offers a comprehensive range of device therapies including CRT, ICD, leadlesspacing and subcutaneous ICD implantation.

The Tees Valley offers an excellent quality of life, combining vibrant towns and market communities with beautiful countryside and coastline. The North York Moors National Park is on the doorstep, while excellent transport links place Newcastle, York, Leeds, Edinburgh and London within easy reach.

Qualifications

Desirable: - MD, PhD or MSc; - Training in appraisal techniques; - Formal teaching qualification; - Management training

Knowledge and Skills

Essential: - Evidence of training and clinical experience in General Cardiology; - Evidence of subspecialty training in Cardiac Electrophysiology +/- Cardiac devices

Desirable: - Advanced subspecialty training in Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM), including independent implantation of CRT-P, CRT-D and ICD devices

Experience

Essential: - Experience of supervising resident medical staff

Desirable: - Any sub-specialty interest