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Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic consultant cardiologist who has an interest in General Cardiology and Heart Failure (inpatient and outpatient work) to enhance the existing cardiology team at Whipps Cross Hospital. The appointee will work a 10 PA job plan and the postholder will join the cardiology team at WXUH. Procedural EP sessions will be undertaken at St Bartholomew's Hospital. An interest in general cardiology alongside electrophysiology is essential. There may be the requirement to work 7 days in the future and discussions are in progress around this at present, where considerations such as time off in lieu yet to be determined.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate professional excellence and the ability to deliver effective care. The successful candidate will be required to adhere to the Trust’s policy on Maintaining Medical Excellence and to be committed to maintaining their standard of performance by keeping their knowledge and skills up to date.
Person specification
Research
Essential
- Experience of research, presentations to learned societies on topics related to cardiology
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical/surgical problems
Knowledge
Essential
- Widespread broad-based knowledge of General Cardiology and Electrophysiology. Broad based knowledge of the application of electrophysiology and cardiac rhythm management to a wide range of arrhythmias and cardiac conditions.
Publications
Essential
- Demonstrate number of first name publications in indexed journals, over a variety of subjects relevant to this post.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS, or equivalent MRCP or equivalent
- CCT (or within 6 months of date of interview) or equivalent.
Desirable
- Higher degree, e.g. MD/PhD
Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent presentational and verbal skills.
- Ability to motivate and develop medical trainees.
- Ability to manage time well to deliver objectives of the CAG
- Awareness of best practice through evidence based medicine, and personal drive to enact the change with the team.
Desirable
- IT skills and computer literacy
Training Expected
Essential
- Competent and trained In general cardiology and electrophysiology, including catheter ablation, complex device implantation, and cardiac rhythm management
Desirable
- Accreditation/CCAD listing for EP procedures; device implantation competency
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work.
- Ability to work under pressure Caring attitude to patients.
- Commitment to continuing medical education.
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level.
- Collegiate approach to work and colleagues
- Ability to drive change through collaboration and consultation with key stakeholders.
- Willingness to challenge the norm in a positive manner while building a team ethos, to deliver consistently high levels of care for patients in a productive and cost effective manner.
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate personal experience of clinical research and describe and discuss findings and impact.
Management/Audit Experience
Essential
- Able to provide evidence of clinical audit and demonstrate understanding of impact and challenges this brings
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of current and future NHS challenges and strategy.
- Ability to support team members in business planning via collaboration and discussion.
Desirable
- Evidence of innovative approaches to healthcare
- Experience of audit management
- Experience of quality assurance in cardiovascular imaging
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This advert is for Locum Consultant in Cardiologist with Interest in Electrophysiology with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Cardiology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 pa. The contract type is 6 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 31 Jul 2026.
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