Job summaryThe appointee will join the Cardiology team in the delivery of comprehensive cardiac services across the Trust. The role will have a specialist focus in cardiac electrophysiology and cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), with responsibility for supporting and developing arrhythmia services across the Trust. The post will be based predominantly at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital (4 days per week), with one day per week at Harefield Hospital to undertake electrophysiology procedures within a tertiary electrophysiology service.
The Cardiology Department at Luton & Dunstable Hospital provides a comprehensive secondary care cardiology service, including inpatient and outpatient management of patients with arrhythmias, syncope, and permanent pacemakers. The candidate will contribute to the implantation of permanent pacemakers at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital with a view to supporting the future development of a comprehensive local complex devices programme (CRT and ICD implantation). During the development phase of the local service, patients requiring complex device implantation (CRT and ICD procedures), will continue to undergo implantation at Harefield Hospital through the established tertiary partnership. The candidate will have an opportunity to undertake complex device implantation at Harefield Hospital.
Main duties of the jobThe main duties and responsibilities of the post include:
- To have a subspecialist interest in cardiac electrophysiology and cardiac devices and to develop services as required.
- To provide specialist arrhythmia and device clinics alongside general cardiology outpatient activity.
- To provide expert assessment and management of patients with atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular arrhythmias, syncope and inherited arrhythmia syndromes.
- To support and develop the Trust's cardiac device service, including pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices and conduction system pacing.
- To contribute to device implantation procedures and support device follow-up pathways in conjunction with cardiac physiologists.
- To undertake electrophysiology activity at Harefield Hospital, including diagnostic electrophysiology studies and catheter ablation procedures.
- To participate in multidisciplinary arrhythmia and device meetings with local and tertiary colleagues.
- To provide specialist electrophysiology and device advice to colleagues throughout the Trust.
- To participate in the provision of a high-quality outpatient service, including patient administration and advice and guidance activity.
- To work collaboratively with tertiary electrophysiology centres to optimise patient pathways and access to specialist treatments.
About usBedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our ValuesWe not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.Job responsibilitiesThe appointee will provide specialist outpatient and inpatient care for patients with cardiac rhythm disorders. This will include management of patients with atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular arrhythmias, bradyarrhythmias and patients requiring CIEDs.
At Harefield Hospital, the appointee will undertake electrophysiology activity within the established tertiary electrophysiology programme. This will include diagnostic electrophysiology studies, catheter ablation procedures and participation in complex arrhythmia management alongside tertiary electrophysiology colleagues.
The successful candidate will complement the consultant capacity at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital to enable an effective and seamless service for cardiology in both inpatient and elective settings. This will include ward rounds, consultant-to-consultant referrals, GP Advice and Guidance, multidisciplinary team meetings and outpatient clinics.
The appointee will contribute to the development and delivery of local arrhythmia pathways and device services to ensure the Trust meets national standards and delivers high-quality patient-centred care.
The appointee will participate in the provision of seven-day cover for the Cardiology bed base on a 1:8 rota and out-of-hours on-call commitments. The appointee may be required to work cross-site at Bedford Hospital to provide service support and cross-cover arrangements.
Person SpecificationRegistrationEssential- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview)
- CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
QualificationsEssential- oMedical Degree
- oRelevant postgraduate qualification - MRCP
Desirable- oMD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Clinical ExperienceEssential- oBroad training and experience in General Cardiology.
- oAdvanced training in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs).
- oAble to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision
- oExperience in the assessment and management of complex arrhythmias.
- oCompetence in pacemaker implantation and device follow-up.
- oExperience managing cardiology inpatients and acute referrals.
- oExperience of arrhythmia outpatient services and multidisciplinary working
Desirable- oAdvanced device/ rhythm management qualification (e.g. IBHRE or BHRS devices accreditation)
Clinical EffectivenessEssential- oUnderstanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
- oExperience of critical appraisal and implementation of national and international guidelines
- oParticipation in clinical audit and quality improvement projects
- oAbility to interpret and apply clinical research findings to practice
Desirable- Experience of quality improvement within subspecialty interests
TeachingEssential- oCommitment to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education
- oAbility to teach and supervise resident doctors, medical students, cardiac physiologists and allied healthcare professionals
Desirable- oCompletion of a Teaching the Teachers course or equivalent educational qualification
Personnel SkillsEssential- oExcellent verbal and written communication skills
- oAbility to communicate complex information effectively to patients, relatives and colleagues
- oAbility to work collaboratively across organisational and professional boundaries
- oEvidence of leadership and service development
Desirable- oExperience working with tertiary referral centres and regional networks
Clinical GovernanceEssential- oDemonstrates a thorough understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
- oCommitment to patient safety, clinical effectiveness and continuous quality improvement.
- oUnderstanding of appraisal, revalidation and professional accountability requirements.
Desirable- oExperience of governance leadership, serious incident review or guideline development
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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