Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Cardiology Devices

NHS

  • Manchester
  • £65,048 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Job overviewThis is a 12 months fixed-term post. The appointee would be based in the Cardiology Directorate at Wythenshawe Hospital, part of the Manchester Heart Institute. The role will combine working alongside and supporting Consultant Cardiologists within Cath Labs, Critical Care and ward settings. This post is suitable for either individuals who wish to complete a period of higher training in implantable devices and develop their practical, research and management skills prior to applying for a consultant post .There is an expectation that the post holder contributes to the middle grade on-call rota.Main duties of the jobPlease also see job description. The post is based at Wythenshawe Hospital. Wythenshawe Hospital provides tertiary cardiac services to the South Manchester and North Cheshire area and is supported by on-site cardiothoracic surgery and an active cardiac transplant unit. The Cardiology department has five cardiac catheter laboratories.The post holder will have the opportunity to fulfil an operator role in the device service in the Cath Labs and a device troubleshooting role in outpatients commensurate with the level of the post holder's experience. There will be a commitment to at least one regular clinic per week. There will also be a specific responsibility for updating and maintaining clinical data in the Devices database as well as auditing the same data.The device service delivers around 1000 device procedures/year and the successful candidate will work with a team of 6 in-house device implanting cardiologists who perform a wide range of device procedures for a population of 2m. The post-holder can expect to contribute to a substantial proportion of these procedures.There is an expectation that the postholder will make a significant contribution to the research and audit programme and quality improvement programmes in the department and also to the department's educational programme .There is an expectation that the post-holder will contribute to the middle-grade on-call rota.About usMFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.DetailsDate posted02 September 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeDoctor - otherSalary£65,048 a year PAContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number349-WTWA-7394749-RL4Job locationsWythenshawe HospitalSouthmoor RoadManchesterM23 9LTJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you! Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!Person SpecificationEssentialEssential
  • Mb ChB, MRCP or equivalent
  • Competent in bradycardia device implantation as sole operator
  • 4 years experience in General Cardiology at Middle Grade level
Desirable
  • Competent in bi-ventricular device implantation as sole operator
  • Accredited in BHRS/EHRA or IBHRE device examinations
Person SpecificationEssentialEssential
  • Mb ChB, MRCP or equivalent
  • Competent in bradycardia device implantation as sole operator
  • 4 years experience in General Cardiology at Middle Grade level
Desirable
  • Competent in bi-ventricular device implantation as sole operator
  • Accredited in BHRS/EHRA or IBHRE device examinations

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