Locum Consultant Cardiologist

MFT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No on-call commitment

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is recruiting a full-time Locum Consultant Cardiologist to join the Manchester Heart Institute on a 6-month fixed-term basis. The post is predominantly based at Manchester Royal Infirmary with flexibility to work across MFT sites including Wythenshawe, North Manchester General and Trafford General Hospitals.

You will deliver general cardiology outpatient clinics, handle assessments, investigations and management of cardiovascular conditions, and

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise.
• MB.ChB or equivalent.
• MRCP.
• Completion of basic training in Medicine.
• Basic training in Cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver general cardiology outpatient clinics, including assessment, investigation and management of cardiovascular conditions.
• Support outpatient recovery and improve patient access.
• Contribute to reducing outpatient waiting times across the service.
• There is no on-call commitment associated with this post.

Skills

Consultant cardiology

Outpatient clinics

Cross-site working

Team collaboration

Education

MB.ChB or equivalent

MRCP

Job description

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Applications are invited for a full-time Locum Consultant Cardiologist to join the Manchester Heart Institute at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) on a 6-month fixed-term basis.

The post will be predominantly based at Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI), with an expectation to work flexibly across MFT sites, including Wythenshawe Hospital, North Manchester General Hospital and Trafford General Hospital.

The successful candidate will primarily undertake general cardiology outpatient clinics, supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care, improving access to services, and reducing outpatient waiting times.

There is no on-call commitment associated with this post.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join the established Consultant Cardiology team within the Manchester Heart Institute at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT).

The post will be predominantly based at Manchester Royal Infirmary, with flexibility to work across Wythenshawe Hospital, North Manchester General Hospital and Trafford General Hospital.

The main duties will involve delivering general cardiology outpatient clinics, including the assessment, investigation, and management of patients with a range of cardiovascular conditions. The post holder will support outpatient recovery, improve patient access, and contribute to reducing waiting times across the service.

There is no on-call commitment associated with this post.

Working for our organisation

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.
We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.
At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.
If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow’s healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading.

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We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

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As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS : Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS : Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person specification

Qualifications and training

• Full registration and licence to practice from the GMC
• MB.ChB or equivalent
• MRCP
• Completion of basic training in Medicine
• Basic training in Cardiology

Audit and teaching

• Teaching medical students
• Clinical audit
• Teaching junior medical staff

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Mark Ainslie Job title Clinical Director, Cardiology, MFT Email address [e-mail] Additional information

Sarah Picken, Service Manager, Cardiology

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