Locum Consultant Cardiologist

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Locum Consultant Cardiologist to join our team for six months, with a focus on cardiac rhythm management and complex device implantation. The role encompasses contributions across multiple sites within the Tees Valley region.

Ideal candidates will have CRM and device implantation expertise, with opportunities for ongoing service development and participation in a busy tertiary cardiac centre.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and eligibility for consultant practice in Cardiovascular Medicine.
• MRCP or equivalent qualifications required.
• On GMC specialist register for Cardiovascular Medicine (CCT/CESR or European rights) or within 6 months of interview.
• MD/PhD/MSc and formal teaching qualification.
• Management training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert cardiology care across the Trust, including complex device implantation.
• Lead and supervise resident medical staff.
• Participate in 1:10 on-call rota and weekend commitments.
• Contribute to CRM and device implantation sessions, as applicable.

Skills

Cardiology expertise

CRM experience

Leadership

On-call experience

Education

Full GMC registration

MRCP or equivalent

On GMC specialist register (Cardiovascular Medicine)

MD/PhD/MSc

Formal teaching qualification

Management training

Job description

Go back South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant Cardiologist

The closing date is 29 September 2026

University Hospitals Tees is looking to appoint a Locum Consultant Cardiologist for a 6 month period (with an interest in complex device implantation preferred) to join our existing team of 28 consultants.This is an exciting opportunity to support the cardiac rhythm management and complex device implantation team in a tertiary cardiac centre serving Teesside, Durham and parts of Cumbria and North Yorkshire.

We welcome applications from enthusiastic and experienced cardiologists across all subspecialty interests. While particular interest will be given to candidates withexpertisein cardiac rhythm management (CRM) and complex device implantation, applicants from other cardiology subspecialties are encouraged to apply.

The successful applicant will contribute to the delivery of high-quality cardiology services across University Hospitals Tees and will join a friendly and supportive consultant team working across both district general and tertiary cardiac services.

The post holder will join a friendly and highly experienced multidisciplinary team providing specialist and general cardiology services across The James Cook University Hospital, University Hospital of NorthTeesand The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.

Ideally, the successful applicant will need to be in post November/December.

Main duties of the job

Candidates with expertisein cardiac rhythm management and device implantation are particularly encouraged to apply. However, applications are welcomed from consultants with other cardiology subspecialty interests. The successful candidate's area of expertise will be incorporated into the job plan wherever possible, balancing individual interests with the clinical requirements of the service.

For candidates with cardiac rhythm managementexpertise, the post offers the opportunity to undertake approximately two device implantation sessions each week at The James Cook University Hospital together with up to two pacing sessions at University Hospital of North Tees. The serviceprovidesa broad range of contemporary device therapies including CRT, ICD, leadlesspacingand subcutaneous ICD implantation.

In addition to any subspecialty commitments, the successful applicant will contribute to the general cardiology service at The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. This will include outpatient clinics, inpatient wardroundsand management of inpatient cardiology referrals.

Participation in the tertiary cardiology consultant on-call rota based at The James Cook University Hospital isrequired. This currentlyoperatesas a 1:10 rota and includes overnight and weekend on-call commitments.

About us

University Hospitals Tees provides comprehensive cardiac services across multiple hospital sites and is home to one of the largest tertiary cardiology centres in the North of England.

The James Cook University Hospital hosts a busy tertiary cardiac centre delivering interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, cardiac rhythm management, heartfailureand specialist cardiac services for a large regional population. The cardiac rhythm management service has an established reputation for delivering high-quality care and offers a comprehensive range of device therapies including CRT, ICD, leadlesspacing and subcutaneous ICD implantation.

The Tees Valley offers an excellent quality of life, combining vibrant towns and market communities with beautiful countryside and coastline. The North York Moors National Park is on the doorstep, while excellent transport links place Newcastle, York, Leeds, Edinburgh and London within easy reach.

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration
• MRCP or equivalent
• On the GMC specialist register for Cardiovascular Medicine through CCT, CESR or European Community Rights. Applicants on an approved training program may apply if their expected CCT date is within 6 months of interview
• MD, PhD or MSc
• Formal teaching qualification
• Management training

Knowledge and Skills

• Evidence of training and clinical experience in General Cardiology
• Evidence of subspecialty training in Cardiac Electrophysiology +/- Cardiac devices
• Advanced subspecialty training in Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM), including independent implantation of CRT-P, CRT-D and ICD devices

Experience

• Experience of supervising resident medical staff
• Any sub-specialty interest

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.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust