Consultant Cardiologist With Interest In Imaging

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

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Kettering is seeking a permanent Cardiology Consultant with a special interest in imaging. The role involves cross-site working, offering a dynamic clinical experience. Applicants should have GMC Registration, be on the Specialist Register, and possess wide experience in Cardiology and Imaging. This position provides a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to patient care and clinical research.

Qualifications

• GMC Registration and on the Specialist Register or CCT completion within 6 months.
• Wide experience in Cardiology and Imaging.
• Organisational and management ability required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in Cardiology across KGH and NGH.
• Participate in research and teaching activities.
• Contribute to clinical audit and service development.

Skills

GMC Registration

Wide experience in Cardiology & Imaging

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Effective communication

Education

CCT completion

MD or PhD

Job description

Job summary

We're excited to invite applications for a permanent Cardiology Consultant position with a special interest in imaging. This role involves cross-site working across both KGH and NGH, offering a varied and dynamic clinical experience.

Applicants should have completed their CCT and be on the Specialist Register.

About us

UHN is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighboring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courageous
• Accountable

Details

Date posted: 13 December 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

Reference number

265-7518582-MED

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8UZ

Job description

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description attached to this vacancy. Any questions please contact the relevant contacts below.

JD Pending Royal College Approval

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• GMC Registration
• Inclusion on Specialist Register or receipt of CCT within 6 months of interview.

Qualifications Desirable

• MD, PhD

Knowledge/Experience Essential

• Wide experience in Cardiology & Imaging
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for patients

Knowledge/Experience Desirable

• Previous experience of working at consultant level

Teaching and Research Essential

• Actively encourages research with junior and other MDT staff
• Experience of participating in clinical audit and clinical research
• Experience in organising and delivering teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level

Teaching and Research Desirable

• Publications in peer reviewed journals
• Presentations at national and international meetings

Qualities Essential

• Be able to listen and communicate effectively to patients, relatives and staff.
• Be able to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Have organisational and management ability.
• Be prepared to work in collaboration with colleagues in the NHS and other agencies.
• Ability to apply research outcomes.

Qualities Desirable

• Demonstrate a willingness to take on additional professional responsibilities
• Experience of service development
• Development and implementing clinical guidelines

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8UZ

Website: https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us