Locum Consultant Cardiologist

Job summary

University Hospitals Tees is looking to appoint a Locum Consultant Cardiologist for a 6 month period (with an interest in complex device implantation preferred) to join our existing team of 28 consultants.This is an exciting opportunity to support the cardiac rhythm management and complex device implantation team in a tertiary cardiac centre serving Teesside, Durham and parts of Cumbria and North Yorkshire.

We welcome applications from enthusiastic and experienced cardiologists across all subspecialty interests. While particular interest will be given to candidates withexpertisein cardiac rhythm management (CRM) and complex device implantation, applicants from other cardiology subspecialties are encouraged to apply.

The successful applicant will contribute to the delivery of high-quality cardiology services across University Hospitals Tees and will join a friendly and supportive consultant team working across both district general and tertiary cardiac services.

The post holder will join a friendly and highly experienced multidisciplinary team providing specialist and general cardiology services acrossThe James CookUniversity Hospital, University Hospital of NorthTeesandTheFriarageHospital, Northallerton.

Ideally, the successful applicant will need to be in post November/December.

Main duties of the job

Candidates with expertisein cardiac rhythm management and device implantation are particularly encouraged to apply. However, applications are welcomed from consultants with other cardiology subspecialty interests. The successful candidate's area of expertise will be incorporated into the job plan wherever possible, balancing individual interests with the clinical requirements of the service.

For candidates with cardiac rhythm managementexpertise, the post offers the opportunity to undertake approximately two device implantation sessions each week atThe James CookUniversity Hospital together with up to two pacing sessions atUniversity Hospital ofNorth Tees. The serviceprovidesa broad range of contemporary device therapies including CRT, ICD, leadlesspacingand subcutaneous ICD implantation.

In addition to any subspecialty commitments, the successful applicant will contribute to the general cardiology service atTheFriarageHospital, Northallerton. This will include outpatient clinics, inpatient wardroundsand management of inpatient cardiology referrals.

Participation in the tertiary cardiology consultant on-call rota based atThe James CookUniversity Hospital isrequired. This currentlyoperatesas a 1:10 rota and includes overnight and weekend on-call commitments.

About us

University Hospitals Tees provides comprehensive cardiac services across multiple hospital sites and is home to one of the largest tertiary cardiology centres in the North of England.

The James CookUniversity Hospital hosts a busy tertiary cardiac centre delivering interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, cardiac rhythm management, heartfailureand specialist cardiac services for a large regional population. The cardiac rhythm management service has an established reputation for delivering high-quality care and offers a comprehensive range of device therapies including CRT, ICD, leadlesspacing and subcutaneous ICD implantation.

The Tees Valley offers an excellent quality of life, combining vibrant towns and market communities with beautiful countryside and coastline. The North York Moors National Park is on the doorstep, while excellent transport links place Newcastle, York, Leeds, Edinburgh and London within easy reach.