Consultant Cardiologist interest in Inherited Cardiac Conditions (ICC)

Job overview

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a full time Consultant Cardiologist with a primary specialist interest in Inherited Cardiac Conditions. A 2nd linked subspecialty can be considered depending on candidate experience and directorate requirements.

The post is based at the Northern General Hospital. The successful candidate will join our team of 31 Cardiology consultants, including 13 non-interventional cardiologists, with a commitment to share the non-interventional on call rota and ward cover.

The successful candidate will have experience and expertise primarily in Inherited Cardiac Conditions, but an additional subspeciality interest will be considered.

Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will be responsible for the provision of general non-interventional cardiology services as part of the team of consultant cardiologists, to enable Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust to fulfil its service agreements with its commissioners.

There will be specialist sessions in Inherited Cardiac Conditions working with the wider MDT. Any candidate appointed with a 2nd linked subspecialty will have suitable sessional allocation.

The appointee will be expected to take part in the administrative work relevant to their clinical commitment and to contribute to the work of the Directorate. The appointee will also be expected to take an active part in Clinical Audit and Clinical Teaching.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.

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