Cardiology Locum Consultant

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Locum Consultant Cardiologist to cover a 1-year Maternity Leave at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in general cardiology and echocardiography. Responsibilities include managing inpatients, participating in echo lists, and contributing to the cardiology rota. Applicants must hold MRCP and have full GMC registration. This is a fixed-term contract with a competitive salary range of £111,430 - £148,064.

Qualifications

• Extensive training in general cardiology is required.
• Evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT in Cardiology.
• Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Manage in-patient cardiology at QEUH.
• Contribute to the transthoracic and transoesophageal echo lists.
• Participate in the on-call rota including weekends.

Skills

Echocardiography

General cardiology

Education

MRCP

Full GMC registration

CCT in Cardiology or CESR eligibility

Job description

Cardiology Locum Consultant
Glasgow
£111,430 - £148,064
Fixed Term

Applications are invited for this locum Consultant Cardiologist post which will be based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow (QE).

This is a locum post which has arisen due to 1-year Maternity Leave cover. The successful candidate will join an established consultant cardiologist team.

The post is for a consultant cardiologist with an interest in echocardiography.

There will be the option to contribute to the transthoracic and transoesophageal echo lists at QE.

The successful applicant will also contribute to the in-patient cardiology rota at QEUH (CCU and general ward roles, weekend rota and out-of-hours on-call). Applicants must have MRCP, full GMC registration and a licence to practise.

Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT in Cardiology or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of Interview. Dual accreditation in GIM would be preferred but not essential.

You should have extensive training in general cardiology. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training. Include information about:

• The Department
• The role/opportunity: key responsibilities, essential and desirable criteria (skills, knowledge, and experience) that the successful candidate must have.
• You can include what a typical day/week can look like and any opportunities for development and learning.
• Any specific requirement such as professional registration, driving licence etc

Informal contact: David Corcoran - Clinical Lead - Cardiology on 0141 451 6119 or [e-mail]

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Closing date: 25th January 2026.