Consultant in Cardiology

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Barnstaple is seeking a Consultant in Cardiology with a sub-specialty in advanced echocardiography. This full-time role involves providing cardiology services and contributing to specialist clinical services. The successful candidate will work within a dedicated multi-disciplinary team, ensuring high standards of patient care, and will have opportunities for professional development. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

27 to 33 days annual leave

Access to NHS Pension scheme

Staff discounts and cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold a current UK professional registration.
• Experience in advanced echo and cardiology.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide cardiology services with a focus on advanced echo.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary clinical services.
• Support ongoing development of specialist clinical services.

Skills

Advanced echocardiography skills

Cross-sectional cardiac imaging

Heart failure management

Education

Fellowship in Cardiology

UK professional registration

Job description

Overview

Job summary: We are inviting applications for a Consultant in Cardiology, with a sub specialty interest in advanced echo (TOE/stress echo). There may 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 e.g. Adult Congenital Heart Disease or Cardiomyopathy/Inherited Cardiac Conditions. The successful applicants will provide cardiology services in North Devon, with opportunities for cross-site working at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital. The post is supported by a multi-disciplinary team including heart failure clinical nurse specialists/ACPs, cardiac rehabilitation clinical nurse specialists and arrhythmia care co-ordinators. The department has Specialist Trainees, Core Medical Trainees/IMTs and Foundation Doctors, rotating within their respective Training Programmes.

Main duties

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

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, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, 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.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Details

Date posted: 01 October 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 185-43798-11488

Job locations: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please refer to the official job description. Interview Date: tbc

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

Equality and inclusion

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and At Risk status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications, or days off to study, CPD, or rotational placements. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and family friendly policies.

If you’re starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You’ll benefit from access to occupational health services, counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit; there are staff discounts and salary sacrifice options, including access to an on-site nursery and a range of other benefits such as the NHS Pension scheme and cycle to work scheme.

These are just a few of the benefits available; we’d love to hear from you.

Essential and Desirable requirements

General requirements and other details are described in the job description text above. See the full job description for essential and desirable criteria.

Compliance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be necessary. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship are welcome. Further information may be found in official guidance.

Employer details

Employer: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Address: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB.