Locum Cardiology Consultant

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a locum consultant cardiologist with a subspecialty interest in heart failure. The role involves patient management, leading inpatient rounds, and collaboration with colleagues at Whittington Hospital. Essential qualifications include a degree in medicine and accredited subspecialty training in heart failure. Competitive salary offered between £109,725 and £145,478 per annum.

Qualifications

• Must be on the GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of registration.
• Full General Medical Council registration is required.
• Full membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Lead inpatient rounds on the cardiology ward.
• Oversee care of patients in outpatient clinics and the community.
• Provide direct clinical supervision to trainee doctors.

Skills

Accredited subspecialty training in heart failure

Evidence of experience in delivering high-quality undergraduate medical teaching

General medical knowledge

Education

Degree in Medicine

Certificate of completion of training in cardiology

Job description

Overview

FIXED-TERM LOCUM CONSULTANT CARDIOLOGIST with a subspecialty interest in HEART FAILURE. Applications are invited for the post of locum consultant cardiologist with subspecialty interest in heart failure, on a full-time (10 PAs) one-year fixed-term basis.

The appointee will join a vibrant and innovative cardiology department based at the Whittington Hospital that has been the recipient of UK Customer Service Excellence Award for its clinical services.

The appointee must be accredited in Cardiology and be on the GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Specialist Register.

A subspecialty interest in heart failure is a requirement for this post. There is no requirement for on-calls in general (internal) medicine, but this can be accommodated in the job plan for a qualified appointee.

The successful candidate will collaborate in patient management with clinicians at Whittington Health and work closely with colleagues working in cardiology, acute/general medicine and in the wider community.

It is a clear aim of the service to reduce local waiting times for a cardiovascular opinion and to ensure high-quality inpatient care of patients with cardiovascular conditions, particularly heart failure.

It is the intention of the cardiology department to recruit a permanent full-time consultant cardiologist with subspecialty interest in heart failure within the next 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Leading inpatient rounds on the cardiology ward on designated days, seeing patients and leading the multi-disciplinary board round.
• Contributing to the in-reach service to the acute admissions unit and other wards, including seeing patients and discussing cases with trainee doctors.
• Overseeing the care of patients in outpatient clinics and in the community, including seeing patients, arranging relevant investigations and instigating appropriate treatments.
• Providing direct clinical supervision to trainee doctors and nurse specialists.
• Providing advice and support for local general practitioners.
• Working collaboratively with other consultants and members of the department, including providing reasonable cover for annual and study leave of colleagues.

Please view the attached job description for full details.

Qualifications and requirements

Essential

• Accredited subspecialty training in heart failure
• Degree in Medicine
• Full General Medical Council registration
• Full membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
• Certificate of completion of training in cardiology or equivalent (or within 6 months of completion of training)

Desirable

• Research qualification (MD/PhD)
• Certificate of completion of training in general (internal) medicine or equivalent (or within 6 months of completion of training)

Teaching and research

• Essential: Evidence of experience in delivering high-quality undergraduate medical teaching
• Desirable: Evidence of experience in providing high-quality postgraduate medical training; experience and continuing interest in research

About us

Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and aims to ensure that all services are fair and accessible. The Trust emphasises recruitment, training, promotion and employment policies that recognise differences in age, disability, gender, race, and religion or belief, and supports staff accordingly.

Details

• Date posted: 08 September 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 220-EIM-MED-001
• Job locations: Whittington Hospital, London, N19 5NF

Employer details

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Whittington Hospital, London, N19 5NF