Job Summary
The Lead Consultant in Electrophysiology will be a key figure in the Cardiovascular & Theatres department, responsible for delivering high-quality care to patients with cardiac arrhythmias. This role requires a highly skilled and experienced electrophysiologist who can perform complex procedures, including catheter ablations, device implantations, and lead extractions. The Lead Consultant will play a vital role in shaping the electrophysiology service, ensuring it meets the highest clinical standards and is responsive to the needs of the patient population in Nigeria.
This position involves leading a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including cardiologists, nurses, and allied health staff, to ensure seamless patient care from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up. The Lead Consultant will also be responsible for developing clinical protocols, participating in research initiatives, and mentoring junior staff. A strong emphasis will be placed on collaboration with other departments to provide comprehensive care that encompasses both medical and surgical approaches to cardiac conditions.
In addition to clinical responsibilities, the Lead Consultant will engage in teaching and training activities, contributing to the education of medical students, residents, and fellows. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development and will actively participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes.
Given the increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases in Nigeria, this role is critical in expanding access to specialized electrophysiology services. The Lead Consultant will be expected to contribute to community outreach programs aimed at raising awareness about heart health and the importance of early intervention for arrhythmias.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical Leadership: Provide leadership in the Electrophysiology department by overseeing patient care protocols and ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Patient Care: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients with arrhythmias, including diagnostic testing and interpretation of results.
- Electrophysiology Procedures: Perform advanced electrophysiological procedures such as catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia management, and device implantation (e.g., pacemakers, ICDs).
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with cardiologists, surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Training and Education: Mentor junior doctors and medical staff in electrophysiology practices while providing training sessions on new technologies and techniques.
- Research Participation: Engage in clinical research projects focused on electrophysiology innovations and contribute findings to peer-reviewed journals.
- Quality Improvement: Lead initiatives aimed at improving patient safety and clinical outcomes within the Electrophysiology service.
- Patient Communication: Effectively communicate with patients regarding their conditions, treatment options, risks, and benefits of procedures.
- Administrative Duties: Oversee administrative tasks related to scheduling procedures, managing patient flow in catheter labs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Emergency Response: Be available for on-call duties to manage urgent cases or complications arising from electrophysiological interventions.
- Community Engagement: Participate in community outreach efforts to educate the public about cardiac health issues related to arrhythmias.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate medical records for all patients treated within the Electrophysiology department.
- Policy Development: Contribute to the development of departmental policies that enhance service delivery and patient care standards.
Equality and Diversity
- Act as lead for Equality & Diversity in the department to ensure the development and effective implementation of a strategy, set of policies, procedures and monitoring and control systems are in place.
Personal and Staff Development
- Work with HR to undertake recruitment, retention, performance management and development of staff in the team.
- Work with the Recruitment Manager to establish connections with appropriate local, international and online communities to nurture a pipeline of talent to support the growth of the company.
- Responsible for development of high potential employees, providing a structured approach to mentoring and developing critical talent at all levels of management.
Communications And Working Relationships
- Collaborate closely with cardiologists for integrated patient management.
- Work alongside nursing staff to coordinate pre-operative and post-operative care.
- Engage with allied health professionals (e.g., cardiac physiologists, ECG technicians, Cath lab radiographers, and physiotherapists) for comprehensive treatment plans.
- Maintain communication with administrative staff regarding scheduling and resource allocation.
- Liaise with laboratory personnel for diagnostic testing support related to electrophysiology cases.
- Foster relationships with external stakeholders involved in cardiovascular health initiatives.
- Communicate effectively with patients' families regarding treatment plans and progress updates.
Line Management
- Supervise junior consultants and fellows during procedures as part of their training.
- Conduct performance evaluations for team members involved in the Electrophysiology service.
- Delegate responsibilities among staff based on expertise and experience levels.
- Provide mentorship opportunities for residents interested in pursuing careers in electrophysiology.
- Ensure compliance with institutional policies regarding staff conduct and performance standards.
- Facilitate training sessions on new equipment or techniques relevant to electrophysiology practice.
- Address personnel issues within the team promptly and professionally as they arise.
Organisational Responsibilities
- Uphold high standards of clinical governance within the Electrophysiology department.
- Ensure compliance with health regulations during all procedures performed within the department.
- Participate actively in budget planning related to departmental operations.
- Contribute to strategic planning efforts aimed at expanding electrophysiology services offered by the facility.
- Monitor departmental performance metrics concerning patient outcomes and satisfaction levels.
- Advocate for necessary resources required for maintaining high-quality care delivery within the department.
- Engage with community health programs aimed at promoting awareness of arrhythmias and cardiovascular health issues.
Confidentiality
The post holder must be aware that Confidential Information and data to which the post holder will have knowledge and access to in the course of their employment with the AMCE is to be kept confidential, and this confidentiality is a condition of employment. The duty to maintain confidentiality continues even when the post holder is no longer employed.
This information is not to be shared with anyone outside of the AMCE under any circumstances, except to the extent necessary to fulfil any duties and responsibilities required within the role. Furthermore, upon termination with the AMCE Abuja, the post holder will return to the AMCE all confidential information held.
General
The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of AMCE together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients, staff and visitors.
To be Responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
All employees must hold an AMCE email account, which will be the AMCE's formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.
Infection Control Statement
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the AMCE Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures, which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.