Consultant cardiologist (Electrophysiology and Devices)

This post is for a substantive appointment of a Consultant Cardiologist with a special interest in invasive electrophysiology and Cardiac Devices. This is a new post. The appointee will be expected to be proficient in the management of all arrhythmia patients, ablation for SVT and AF, and the implantation and follow-up of all Cardiac Device patients.

Sub-speciality interests would be encouraged particularly in the areas of inherited cardiac conditions, adult congenital heart disease ablation or ablation of ventricular tachycardia.

The appointee will be expected to work flexibly to cover clinical sessions. Device and EP sessions may be performed as dual lists with established consultants.

There is an on-call commitment within this post on a 1 in 13 basis. This involves a week of category B on-call for EP and device issues.

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

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Session Details

1. EP / Device Clinic: Weekly - 1 PA Allocation
2. Devices: Weekly - 1 PA Allocation
3. EP sessions: Weekly - 3-4 PA Allocation
4. On-call: 1 in 11 - 1.5 PA Allocation
5. Admin: Weekly - 1 PA Allocation
6. MDT: Weekly - 1 PA Allocation
7. SPA: Weekly - 1.5 PA Allocation

The job plan is planned as a 12 PA job. The timetable is flexible and will be adjusted to suit the needs of the appointee, recognising the varying associated interests.

Included in the SPA’s are monthly grand round/case presentations and a monthly audit half day. Other commitments include monthly division meetings and weekly seminars for junior staff and ECG meetings.