CARDIOLOGIST WITH AN INTEREST IN COMMUNITY CARDIOLOGY

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a dynamic clinician to develop and deliver community-based cardiovascular services. The role offers flexible working arrangements, with responsibilities including patient care and involvement in teaching and research. Successful candidates will have MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualifications and experience in cardiology. This position supports continuing professional development and aims to improve health outcomes in the community.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Full administrative support

Continuing professional development support

Qualifications

• Registrar or consultant-level experience in outpatient cardiovascular assessment.
• Teaching experience in clinical settings; evidence of teaching activities.
• Evidence of published or presented cardiovascular research and audit activity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a community-based cardiovascular service.
• Provide high-quality patient care in community clinics.
• Contribute to education and training for community clinical staff.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Education

MRCP (UK) or equivalent CCT in cardiology or general medicine

Higher degree (MD, DM, DPhil, PhD)

Tools

Echocardiography

Non-invasive tests interpretation

Job description

Overview

This post is for an enthusiastic, dynamic clinician who wants to be involved in a novel and innovative approach to delivering cardiovascular services. The post will be based at Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (LHCH) and will be centred on the development and delivery of a community-based cardiovascular diagnostic & assessment service to the Knowsley, Merseyside population. There will be an option for a subspecialty session per week, if appropriate. The service aims to commission a single, cohesive provider of community-based cardiovascular services (CCVS) to improve health outcomes in a patient-focused manner, with emphasis on equality of access and reducing unnecessary secondary care use. The post works with Dr Clare Hammond, consultant cardiologist, and cardiology colleagues to deliver clinical quality and develop innovative cardiac rehabilitation and heart failure services within localities.

About LHCH: LHCH is the largest single-site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, with a vision to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation. We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, and respiratory medicine in hospital and community settings, serving a catchment area of 2.8 million people across Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and expanding referrals for highly specialised services. The Trust supports research, innovation, flexible working, continuing professional development, annual appraisal, revalidation, and mentoring for newly appointed consultants.

Please note: details below reflect current structure and opportunities and are subject to change.

Responsibilities

• Knowsley CCVS – 4 direct clinical sessions (community clinics). 3 sessions fixed; 4th session flexible to cover annual/study leave.
• Admin work – 2 sessions per week
• Subspecialty – 1 fixed session if appropriate
• SPA – 1.5 sessions per week
• Triage – 1 session per week

Details

Date posted: 30 September 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Job locations: Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Thomas Drive, Liverpool, L14 3PE

Job description

The post is flexible in its nature and structure; full-time, part-time, and job-share applications will be considered. The successful applicant(s) will be based at LHCH and will work with Dr Clare Hammond to organise, develop and deliver a CCVS for Knowsley. Community-based clinics began in early April 2010 and operate in Kirkby, Huyton and Whiston. Eight clinical, consultant-led sessions are delivered per week, supported by ECG technicians and echocardiography-capable physiologists. The successful applicant will provide high-quality patient care in the community, request appropriate non-invasive investigations, and produce concise clinical diagnoses and management plans for referring clinicians. The postholder will have access to LHCH diagnostic services as needed, with existing administrative support and technician-led reporting that can be expanded.

Other support includes: full secretarial support, a personal computer, and office accommodation. The Trust supports continuing professional development with time and financial support and ensures annual appraisal and revalidation are in place, plus mentorship for newly appointed consultants.

Research, Audit, Teaching & Training

RESEARCH & AUDIT – Equivalent to one half-day per month. LHCH has a strong research and audit tradition. The successful applicant will ideally have research experience and be encouraged to contribute to the Centre’s research profile. Data collection for CCVS will support epidemiological studies and other clinical research, with key performance indicators based on clinical quality and regular dissemination of findings via audit meetings.

TEACHING & TRAINING – The post-holder will promote CCVS awareness among community clinical staff serving Knowsley. Opportunities exist to establish formal GP cardiovascular training with ICB collaboration, in community and LHCH settings. LHCH supports specialist-nurse delivered services and the post-holder is expected to contribute to education and training.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: MRCP (UK) or equivalent CCT (or within 6 months) in cardiology or general medicine
• Desirable: Higher degree (MD, DM, DPhil, PhD)

Management

• Essential: Demonstrates leadership and ability to contribute to service structure/delivery; understands team-based work
• Desirable: NHS management conferences, committee work, experience with CCGs and hospital Trust management

General Cardiology

• Essential: Registrar or consultant-level experience in outpatient cardiovascular assessment, including interpretation of non-invasive tests
• Desirable: British Society of Echocardiography accreditation; ALS provider or instructor

Education / Training

• Essential: Teaching experience in clinical settings; evidence of teaching activities and feedback
• Desirable: Level 1 and Level 2 accreditation as an educational supervisor; attendance at teaching skills courses

Research & Audit

• Essential: Evidence of published or presented cardiovascular research and audit activity
• Desirable: Publications in cardiovascular epidemiology/ prevention; research degree; successful grant applications

Skills

• Essential: Demonstrates effective teamworking
• Desirable: Exceptional communication skills or independent feedback mechanisms

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. UK registration and sponsorship requirements apply where relevant. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, refer to NHS Careers and UK Visas and Immigration guidance. Please note that some information here is subject to change.