Consultant in Cardiology

NHS; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Consultant in Cardiology to enhance cardiac services in North Devon. The role offers opportunities to specialize in advanced echo and contribute to various cardiac imaging services while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a medical degree, with benefits including flexible working policies and NHS Pension.

Benefits

Flexible working schemes

Family friendly policies

Access to NHS Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Registered with a license to practice as a Consultant.
• Experience in adult congenital heart disease.
• Understanding of inherited cardiac conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide cardiology services in North Devon.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Support development of specialist clinical services.

Skills

Advanced echo skills

Cross-sectional cardiac imaging

Team collaboration

Education

Medical degree and specialty training

Job description

Consultant in Cardiology

We are inviting applications for a Consultant in Cardiology, with a sub specialty interest in advanced echo (TOE/stress echo). In addition, there may also be opportunities to contribute to cross-sectional cardiac imaging (CT/cardiac MRI) and heart failure services and to support further development of specialist clinical services eg Adult Congenital Heart Disease or Cardiomyopathy/Inherited Cardiac Conditions.

Role and Responsibilities

The successful applicants will provide cardiology services in North Devon, with opportunities for cross-site working at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital. The posts are supported by a multi-disciplinary team including heart failure clinical nurse specialists/ACPs, cardiac rehabilitation clinical nurse specialists and arrhythmia care co-ordinators.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Benefits and Career Development

We offer a wide range of benefits, including flexible working schemes, family friendly policies, and access to our own comprehensive occupational health services. You will also have access to an extensive range of staff discounts, salary sacrifice options, and the NHS Pension scheme.

Person Specification

See job description for more information on the general requirements and person specification.

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.

Interview Date: tbc

For further information please contact: Dr Rahul Potluri, Deputy Clinical Lead, on [e-mail]

We are an inclusive employer, committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.