Consultant Imaging Cardiologist

NHS; Bath; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bath is seeking a Consultant in Cardiology to join a dedicated team at the Royal United Hospital. The successful candidate will provide expert services in cardiology, focusing on advanced echocardiography and cardiac imaging. This full-time, permanent position offers competitive pay and the opportunity to engage in teaching and research activities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Extensive staff benefits

Opportunities for research and development

Compassionate and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to UK CCST.
• Ability to perform basic practical procedures relevant to acute medicine.
• Desirable experience supervising SpRs and teaching undergraduates.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to general inpatient, on-call and outpatient cardiology services.
• Provide a personal clinical service with a special interest in cardiac imaging.
• Engage in teaching and research where appropriate.

Skills

Advanced echocardiography

Cardiac imaging

Management and administrative skills

Teaching and supervision

Education

Full GMC with licence to practice

MRCP(UK) or equivalent

Higher Degree

Job description

Overview

We have a full-time post for a Consultant in Cardiology at the Royal United Hospital, Bath. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of consultants and bring specialist expertise in advanced echocardiography (TOE, DSE).

You will become part of a strong and established team of 11 Consultant Cardiologists that collaborate in a supportive environment. The department includes permanent and trainee staff across the Cardiology service, with dedicated capital facilities for inpatient, on-call and outpatient services.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to general inpatient, on-call and outpatient cardiology services.
• Provide a personal clinical service with a special interest in cardiac imaging.
• Develop and deliver services in general Cardiology and subspecialty interests; additional expertise in Adult Congenital Heart Disease is desirable.
• Cover for colleagues on leave (prospective cover) as needed and participate in audits, directorate meetings and administrative duties.
• Maintain professional expertise through meetings and courses; complete CPD diaries and participate in annual appraisal and revalidation as required.
• Engage in teaching and research where appropriate and contribute to departmental and Trust activities to raise the profile of the department and Trust.

Qualifications

• Essential: Full GMC with licence to practice; MRCP(UK) or equivalent.
• Desirable: Higher Degree.
• Clinical: Training and experience equivalent to UK CCST; ability to perform basic practical procedures relevant to acute medicine.
• Management and Administrative: Ability to advise on the efficient and smooth running of acute unselected take and a specialty unit.
• Teaching: Desirable experience supervising SpRs and teaching undergraduates.

Details

• Location: Royal United Hospital, Combe Park, Bath BA1 3NG
• Pay: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum, pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Date posted: 11 July 2025
• Reference: 427-7280568

About us

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. We are committed to a compassionate and inclusive environment and value diversity, staff well-being and a culture of learning and innovation.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country and offer extensive staff benefits and opportunities for research and development.