Job overview
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
| Session | Frequency | PA Allocation |
| EP / Device Clinic | Weekly | 2 |
| Devices | Weekly | 1.24 |
| EP sessions | Weekly | 3.12 |
| Admin | Weekly | 2 |
| SPA | Weekly | 1.5 |
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.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (UK) Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months).
Desirable
- Postgraduate thesis
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Cardiology
- Experience of all aspects of invasive EP and ablation
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of EP and device problems, both emergency and elective. EP/ ablation cases for SVT and AF
- Independent implanter of pacemakers and ICDs, (CRT optional)
- Independent (1st) operator for EP/ ablation cases for SVT and AF
Desirable
- Subspecialty experience and interests:
- ACHD ablation
- Ablation of structural heart VT
- Inherited cardiac conditions with emphasis on channelopathties
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team, work flexibly with good interpersonal skills,
- Enquiring, critical approach to work, with a caring attitude to patients.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP’s, nurses and other agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education.
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level.
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
- Peer reviewed publications.
Desirable
- Publications in high impact journals
- Higher postgraduate degree
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising Tier 1 doctors
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
- Level 1 accreditation as an Educational Supervisor
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates.
- Experience of supervising registrars
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to contribute to the efficient and smooth running of a specialist service.
- Ability to organise and manage out-patient priorities and procedure waiting lists
- Ability to manage and lead a cardiology team.
Desirable
- Ability to manage and lead a specialist unit, cardiology directorate and working parties as appropriate.
- Experience of audit management.
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This advert is for Consultant Cardiologist (Electrophysiology and Devices) with Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Thomas Drive. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Cardiology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum plus on-call. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 24 Aug 2026.
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