Locum Cardiologist – Complex Device Specialist & Imaging

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Margate, Ashford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant Cardiologist in Complex Cardiac Devices. The role covers a one-year sabbatical with a full-time 10 PA pattern and a weekly rota across WHH and QEQM sites.

The post emphasises complex device implantation, ongoing device service development and participation in multidisciplinary teams. Applicants may contribute to heart failure or imaging services and must be registered with the GMC.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and eligibility for NHS consultant post.
• CCT Specialist Registration or obtainable within 6 months of interview.
• English proficiency (GCSE level 2 / IELTS / UK MRCP pathway).
• Prior NHS experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Competent in complex cardiac device implantation and follow-up.
• Lead device-related governance and service development.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and training.
• Provide clinical leadership in heart failure or imaging as applicable.

Skills

Device implantation

Emergency care

Cardiology

Leadership/management

Teamwork

Education

Full GMC Registration

CCT Specialist Registration or within 6 months

English level 2 / IELTS / MRCP-equivalent

NHS experience

Tools

Cardiac imaging tools

Job description

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant Cardiologist in Complex Cardiac Devices. The role covers a one-year sabbatical with a full-time 10 PA pattern and a weekly rota across WHH and QEQM sites.

The post emphasises complex device implantation, ongoing device service development and participation in multidisciplinary teams. Applicants may contribute to heart failure or imaging services and must be registered with the GMC.