Job summary

The post would suit cardiology trainees with at least three years experience of general cardiology and competency in pacing procedures who wished to gain further experience in invasive electrophysiology and ablation and complex device implantation. Experience and training would be offered to the candidate in procedures according to their level of experience. Prior clinical experience in Electrophysiology would be desirable. Opportunities also exist for clinically based research.

The Cardiac Rhythm Management service based at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital serves and receives referrals for EP ablation from Dorset County Hospital (Dorchester), Poole Hospital (part of UHD), Salisbury District Hospital as well as the local population of Bournemouth and West Hampshire, a total population of over 1 million.

Complex devices are provided at RBH for Bournemouth, Poole and West Hampshire populations (approximately 650,000). Complex devices are also implanted at Dorset County Hospital (approximately 250,000) and Salisbury District Hospital (approximately 350,000). These external training sessions will also available to a suitable candidate.

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

About us

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA's will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.

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