Consultant Cardiologist

Job summary

CONSULTANT IN CARDIOLOGY

Applications are invited for a full-time substantive position within the Cardiology Team. The successful candidate will join a friendly, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking team, contributing to both acute and elective cardiology services.

The role comprises 10 Programmed Activities (PA's) per week.

*Previous applicants need not apply*

Main duties of the job

The Consultant Cardiologist team provides both acute and elective cardiology services. Responsibilities include covering the Coronary Care Unit during weekdays, conducting morning ward rounds at 08:30 hrs, providing cardiology input for admitted patients, and managing in-patients requiring diagnostic or therapeutic interventions. The team collaborates closely with the Leeds cardiology service. Non-invasive diagnostic services are supported by cardiac technical staff, who also run the pacing clinic. Rapid access chest pain referrals are integrated into outpatient clinics operating on a comprehensive one-stop basis. Facilities for CT coronary angiography, trans-oesophageal echocardiography, and stress echocardiography are well established. The team performs over 100 complex device implantations annually, including ICD, CRT-P, CRT-D, and routine bradycardia devices.

About us

Our Trust's success demonstrates that high-quality patient care and an excellent quality of life can go hand-in-hand. Our award-winning hospital offers a great work-life balance, situated in Skipton, voted the best place to live in the UK by the Sunday Times, known for its excellent schools, transport links, safety, and scenic surroundings.

Additional details

• Date posted: 30 April 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 423-7023689-A
• Location: Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Skipton Road, Keighley, BD20 6TD

Job responsibilities

For full details and person specification, please see the attached job pack.

Person Specification

Clinical - Essential

• MBChB or equivalent
• MRCP UK or equivalent
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register at application via CCT or CESR

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD, PhD, or equivalent)

Experience - Essential

• Broad clinical experience in Cardiology and General Medicine
• Special interest to complement departmental expertise

Desirable

• Experience at locum or substantive consultant level

Teaching - Essential

• Experience teaching medical students, trainees, and multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in medical teaching

Additional requirements

This post is subject to a DBS check and requires current UK professional registration. Applications from those requiring sponsorship are welcome. For details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Applicants must also provide a criminal record check from any country of residence in the past 10 years if applicable.