Job requirements
Essential
24 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
At least 7 years clinical experience in Cardiology at SHO and SPR level or equivalent
- Experience
Experience demonstrating potential ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant
- Experience
Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department
- Experience
Experience in the use of multiple PFA systems
- Experience
Independence in complex pacing including conduction system pacing
- Skills & Abilities
Willingness and ability to fulfil the general service elements of the job description
- Skills & Abilities
Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfil the specialty and sub-specialty elements of the job as in the job description and technical specification
- Skills & Abilities
Up to date devices accreditation
- Teaching & Communication
Evidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the post
- Teaching & Communication
Ability to present effectively to an audience
- Teaching & Communication
Ability to communicate effectively
- Team Working & Service Development
Evidence of leadership and service development
- Team Working & Service Development
Ability to develop effective working relationships and team working
- Education, Qualifications & Training
Full GMC Registration
- Education, Qualifications & Training
Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed CCT due date must be within 6 months of interview)
- Education, Qualifications & Training
CESAR (within 6 months for completion)
- Education, Qualifications & Training
An appropriate higher surgical/medical qualification
- Education, Qualifications & Training
European Community Rights
- Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance
Evidence of understanding of clinical governance
- Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance
Knowledge of and direct involvement in audit
- Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance
Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement in research
- Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision
Evidence of general management training and skills appropriate for this post
- Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision
Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust
- Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision
Knowledge of organisational aspects of the NHS
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant in Cardiology based at Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust.
The post holder along with their fellow Consultant colleagues, will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive Cardiology service to the Trust and the local community, a 24/7 cardiology On-Call service which requires a 1 in 6 commitment.
The post will also entail supporting the pacing and complex devise service at Dorset County Hospital.
Enquiries are welcomed by Dr Edney Boston-Griffiths on:-
- +44(0)1305 255395
- edney.boston-griffiths1@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
This is a 12 month fixed term, full time (10 PA) post based at Dorset County Hospital.
The post holder, with their 6 Consultant colleagues, will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive Cardiology service to the Trust and the local community and be part of the 24/7 cardiology On- Call service that requires a 1 in 6 week rota commitment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This 12 month fixed term post will also entail supporting the pacing and complex devise service at Dorset County Hospital.
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.
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This advert is for Locum Consultant in Cardiology with Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Dorchester, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Cardiology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum - this is a 12 month fixed term contract. The contract type is 12 months (A 12 month fixed term contract with a 1 in 6 week on call commitment). The application deadline is 11 Oct 2026.
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