Trust Doctor (Post CCT) In Cardiology Electrophysiology & Devices | Barts Health NHS Trust

Trust Doctor (eqv to Post CCT) In Cardiology Electrophysiology&Devices

This post is based at Barts Heart Centre. There is a requirement for some on-call duties at the BHC.

Barts Heart Centre was formed from the merger of the cardiac units previously based at The London Chest Hospital, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, and The Heart Hospital. It serves as the region's heart attack centre and provides a range of services including invasive and interventional cardiology, specialist cardiac imaging, electrophysiology services such as device implants and ablation therapy for arrhythmia, grown-up congenital heart disease, heart muscle disease, infective endocarditis, advanced heart failure, and cardio-oncology. These posts offer exposure to a broad spectrum of cardiology and medical conditions. The Arrhythmia Services Department is one of the largest globally, with the highest volume of electrophysiology (EP) and device cases in the UK and is a leader in several sub-speciality areas.Barts Heart Centre is collaborating with external organisations, including the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and National Cardiac Societies, to support joint posts. We invite candidates who have secured funding from external institutions (such as the ESC or their respective National Cardiac Societies) and are willing to match funding up to 80% of a full-time equivalent position. Funding details will be negotiated directly with the external sponsor to tailor the post to individual needs.

To support cardiac EP and device services, this role includes supervising and performing procedures in the catheter lab, participating in cardiac device clinics and outpatient clinics, reporting studies on patients, maintaining patient safety at all times, and assisting in the smooth operation of the department

To provide, as part of the rota for cardiac electrophysiology and specialised services, day-to-day care for inpatients requiring these services

Support the development of a sub-specialist interest within EP and cardiac devices

There is a partial shift non-resident on-call arrangement for the above inpatient services at Barts Heart Centre. This involves out-of-hours work and weekends. The rota complies with the European Working Time Directive. Participation in the on-call duties depends on the candidate's experience and the overall needs of the cardiology services at Barts Heart Centre

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

The post would be suitable for cardiology trainees who areadvanced in their training or who have completed their CCT in cardiology (or equivalent). Candidates should already have some experience in cardiac EP and devicesand wish to gain further advanced training. The ideal candidate would have good basic competence in EP and devices and be looking to gain further sub-speciality experience whilst maintaining their skills. MCRP (or equivalent) is essential, and prior research experience, publishing, and, ideally, a research doctorate are desirable. The department will make every effort to help suitable candidates progress in a given sub-speciality (e.g. complex devices andextraction, VT, complex AF/AT, GUCH EP, inherited arrhythmias, etc) with clinical and research experience. Our aim is to attract and nurture future leaders in clinical research

This advert closes on Wednesday 13 May 2026