Cardiology Consultant: Arrhythmia & Heart Failure Lead

Lewisham And Greenwich Nhs Trust; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust invites applications for a substantive consultant cardiologist post based at University Hospital Lewisham. The role offers contribution to delivery and development of a broad range of cardiology services in a supportive environment.

The successful candidate will lead multiple cardiology clinics weekly, participate in ward rounds, and contribute to education, supervision and clinical governance while supporting flexible service configurations to meet local needs.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent and GMC registration with Licence to Practice.
• MRCP or equivalent.
• On the GMC Specialist Register for Cardiology or CCT for Cardiology or within six months of obtaining CCT at interview date.
• Specialist qualification in Cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Undertake 3 cardiology clinics per week (4 hours each) with predominantly new patients and some follow-up.
• Provide five-day ward consultation services on both sites and see ward referrals within 24 hours; typical workload 10–15 ward patients per session.
• Participate in departmental education, supervision of doctors in training, and clinical audit.
• No on-call commitment.

Education

MBBS or equivalent

GMC registration + Licence to Practice

MRCP or equivalent

GMC Specialist Register for Cardiology or CCT in Cardiology or within six months of obtaining CCT

Specialist qualification in Cardiology

Job description

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust invites applications for a substantive consultant cardiologist post based at University Hospital Lewisham. The role offers contribution to delivery and development of a broad range of cardiology services in a supportive environment.

The successful candidate will lead multiple cardiology clinics weekly, participate in ward rounds, and contribute to education, supervision and clinical governance while supporting flexible service configurations to meet local needs.