Consultant in Cardiology

NHS Grampian; Scotland; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health service in Scotland is seeking a Consultant Cardiologist for a fixed-term position. The role involves working at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Dr Grays Hospital in Elgin, providing clinical duties in General Adult Cardiology. Applicants must have full GMC registration and relevant specialist training. This position offers an opportunity to join a team of Cardiologists in a busy department serving a diverse population.

Qualifications

• Full registration with GMC required before starting.
• UK-trained candidates should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT.
• Possess CESR / CESR (CP) for non-UK trained applicants.

Responsibilities

• Full-time fixed term role with clinical duties in General Adult Cardiology.
• Commitment to six out-patient clinics per week.
• Weekend ward rounds on a 1:11 basis.

Education

Higher specialist training or equivalent

Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC

Job description

Overview

This is a fixed term consultant cardiologist post based between Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI) and Dr Grays Hospital (DGH). The post-holder will be joining a team of eleven Cardiologists. The successful applicant will be based in the Department of Cardiology at ARI, Aberdeen and DGH, Elgin. NHS Grampian serves a population of 620,000, including patients from NHS Orkney and NHS Shetland.

Department and Services

The Cardiology Department runs a busy out-patient department with General Cardiology and Chest Pain Clinics as well as regular specialist clinics in Complex Heart Failure/Devices, Arrhythmias, Valve Disease, Cardiomyopathies and Adult Congenital Heart Disease. There is also a monthly Familial Arrhythmia Clinic run in collaboration with Clinical Genetics. Peripheral general cardiology clinics are held in community hospitals around Aberdeenshire and in Dr Grays Hospital Elgin.

The In-patient Cardiac Department consists of a 10 bedded Coronary Care Unit and a 30 bedded In-patient Cardiology Ward, both within the Emergency Care Centre. There is also a 12 bedded day case ward close to the Cardiac Catheterisation Labs.

Responsibilities

• This is a full-time, Fixed Term Consultant Cardiologist post based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with the requirement to travel to Dr Grays Hospital, Elgin.
• Clinical duties include General Adult Cardiology Receiving (currently a 1:11 basis) including weekend ward rounds.
• Commitment to six out-patient clinics per week, which may include peripheral clinics.

Qualifications

• Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit the GMC website (www.gmc-uk.org).
• UK-trained candidates should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register from date of interview.
• Alternatively, applicants should possess a CESR / CESR (CP).

Additional Information

Further information can be obtained and an appointment to view the Department arranged by contacting Stuart Stephen, Unit Operational Manager on 01224 552442 or email [e-mail]. Dr Nicola Ryan, Consultant Cardiologist (Clinical Lead).

How to Apply

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Closing date

Closing date Sunday 26th October 2025.