Consultant Cardiologist – Cardiac Imaging Specialist

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant Cardiologist with a specialist interest in Cardiac Imaging to join our Cardiology Department at Great Western Hospital. This post supports the expansion of CT, echocardiography and MRI services and offers the opportunity to develop multi-modality imaging pathways in a patient-centred care environment.

You will deliver general cardiology care across inpatient and outpatient settings, participate in MDTs, and

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC.
• CCT (or equivalent for non-UK applicants of equivalent status), or be accredited (or equivalent), and be on the GMC Specialist Register in the specialty appropriate for this consultant post at the time of taking up the consultant appointment. Alternatively, candidates can hold or be within 6 months of their CCT at interview.
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality general cardiology care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Provide specialist expertise in cardiac imaging, including echocardiography (TTE, TOE, stress echo) and, where appropriate, CT and/or CMR.
• Support and develop multi-modality imaging services, including CTCA and CT-FFR pathways.
• Participate in MDT meetings, including structural heart and complex coronary discussions.
• Contribute to the Cardiologist of the Week (COW) rota (1:11), providing acute cardiology support to ACU/AMU and advice and guidance to primary care.
• Take part in the on-call rota (currently 1:9) and inpatient ward cover.
• Work collaboratively across disciplines, including Radiology, Cardiac Physiology, and Cardiac Surgery networks.
• Contribute to teaching, training, audit, and research activities within the department.

Education

GMC registration

CCT / equivalent

MRCP (UK)

Job description

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant Cardiologist with a specialist interest in Cardiac Imaging to join our Cardiology Department at Great Western Hospital. This post supports the expansion of CT, echocardiography and MRI services and offers the opportunity to develop multi-modality imaging pathways in a patient-centred care environment.

You will deliver general cardiology care across inpatient and outpatient settings, participate in MDTs, and