Consultant - Interventional Cardiologist

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

Job summary

An NHS healthcare provider in Slough is seeking a full-time Interventional Consultant Cardiologist to join their team. The successful candidate will engage in a variety of cardiology practices, including leading Cath lab sessions and managing patient consultations. A strong background in angiography and PCI, alongside excellent communication and leadership skills, is essential. The role offers a competitive salary range of £105,504 to £139,882 per annum with opportunities for teaching and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in Angiography, PCI and primary PCI.
• Full GMC registration is required.
• Willingness to engage in teaching at postgraduate level.

Responsibilities

• Conduct procedures in the Cath lab, including PCI.
• Participate in Consultant-led ward rounds.
• Oversee clinics for Cardiovascular patients.

Skills

Angiography

PCI

Teaching involvement

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Education

MRCP or equivalent

CCT within six months

Full GMC registration

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for an Interventional Consultant Cardiologist to join the team at Wexham Park Hospital to join a team of 11 Consultant Cardiologists. This is a full-time post (10 Programmed Activities).

This Interventional Consultant Cardiologist post will join the existing team of 11 Cardiologists. The Consultant team comprises five Interventionalists, two Electrophysiologists (cross site), two heart failure and device consultants and two imaging Consultants delivering emergency, acute and elective care for inpatients and outpatients.

At Wexham Park Hospital we have 2 state of the art Cardiac Catheter Laboratory suites. According to BCIS data over the last 3 years we perform between 800-1000 PCI's per year (including 200-250 PPCI activation for STEMI). We have full use of adjunctive technology including, IVUS, OCT, Calcium modification (Shockwave and Rotablation) and Coronary Physiology with Coroventis (FFR, RFR). We also run parallel EP lists and will be starting AF ablation in 2025. We have 2 dedicated Cardiac device lists for Brady pacing, ICD implantation and CRT devices.

We have close links with Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust who support our Heart team MDT on a weekly basis for complex cardiac patients including those that require Cardiac surgery or mechanical circulatory support.

Main duties of the job

The Interventional Cardiologist will have 1 full Cath lab day per week with 24/7 primary PCI on call commitments of 1 in 5 weekday and 1 in 6 weekend based at Wexham Park Hospital. The post holder will also participate in the Consultant of the week rota in which they will be responsible for daily Consultant led ward rounds of our 14 bedded CCU, daily board round and three times per week ward round of our dedicated Cardiac step-down unit (16 beds) and in reaching into key areas within the hospital to provide specialist opinions as required. The candidates job plan will consist of 2 general Cardiology clinics (1 face to face clinic and 1 virtual clinic) there will also be 1 sessions of 'Advice & Guidance' and triaging of electronic referrals to work collaboratively with Primary care.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Details Date posted

16 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-WPHCON-45

Job locations

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL2 4HL

Job description Job responsibilities

The job description is attached. It is assumed that every member of the department will play a full part in formal and informal teaching of medical and other staff and this is recognized as part of Supporting Clinical Activities (SPA).

Job description Job responsibilities

The job description is attached. It is assumed that every member of the department will play a full part in formal and informal teaching of medical and other staff and this is recognized as part of Supporting Clinical Activities (SPA).

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• MRCP or equivalent through EEC rules
• Possession of CCT of within six months of receipt
• Full GMC registration
• Understanding of the structures of NHS hospitals and willing to play a role in the department and in the hospital

Desirable

• Higher degree (for example MD or PhD)

Professional, Specialist, and Functional experience Essential

• Angiography, PCI, and primary PCI experience
• ALS
• Willingness to be involved in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Understand principles and participated in audit activity
• Understand the principles of clinical governance and demonstrate experience of evidence-based practice

Desirable

• General Medicine experiance
• Previous experience in teaching and training including simulation
• Pacemaker implant/explant experience

Specific competencies for role Essential

• Ability to be proactive
• Demonstrate being an effective team member
• Able to demonstrate leadership qualities
• Able to evaluate own clinical practice
• Able to demonstrate innovative thinking
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to organise and develop service provision

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• MRCP or equivalent through EEC rules
• Possession of CCT of within six months of receipt
• Full GMC registration
• Understanding of the structures of NHS hospitals and willing to play a role in the department and in the hospital

Desirable

• Higher degree (for example MD or PhD)

Professional, Specialist, and Functional experience Essential

• Angiography, PCI, and primary PCI experience
• ALS
• Willingness to be involved in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Understand principles and participated in audit activity
• Understand the principles of clinical governance and demonstrate experience of evidence-based practice

Desirable

• General Medicine experiance
• Previous experience in teaching and training including simulation
• Pacemaker implant/explant experience

Specific competencies for role Essential

• Ability to be proactive
• Demonstrate being an effective team member
• Able to demonstrate leadership qualities
• Able to evaluate own clinical practice
• Able to demonstrate innovative thinking
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to organise and develop service provision

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)