Locum Consultant Cardiologist (1 Year)

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in the UK is seeking a locum Consultant Cardiologist for a fixed-term position based at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The role involves working on the in-patient cardiology rota, providing clinics, and contributing to several specialized services. Candidates must have MRCP and full GMC registration, alongside substantial training in general cardiology. This position offers an opportunity to work within an established consultant team during a maternity leave cover period.

Qualifications

• Dual accreditation in GIM preferred but not essential.
• Non UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
• This is a locum post covering maternity leave.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the in-patient cardiology rota at QEUH.
• Provide general cardiology and heart failure clinic at QEUH.
• Contribute to the cardiac MRI reporting service.

Skills

MRCP

Full GMC registration

Extensive training in general cardiology

Education

CCT in Cardiology or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR)

Job description

Position Overview

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Shift pattern: 40 hours per week over 7 days / on-call commitment.

Employment type: Fixed term position of 1 year.

Location & Service: Applications are invited for this locum Consultant Cardiologist post which will be based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The successful applicant will contribute to the in-patient cardiology rota at QEUH (CCU and general ward roles, weekend rota and out-of-hours on-call). The job includes two sessions providing the inherited cardiac conditions service for NHS Ayrshire & Arran at University Hospital Crosshouse, 0.5 sessions for the QEUH cardiac amyloid service, one session contributing to the cardiac MRI reporting service at the Golden Jubilee National Hospital. The out-of-hours and weekend on-call commitment will be 1 in 11, covering the QEUH. The weekday commitment to CCU will be 1 in 18 and for the Cardiology wards 1 in 11. The successful candidate will provide a general cardiology and heart failure clinic at QEUH and contribute to the vetting of GP referrals.

Qualifications

• MRCP, full GMC registration and a licence to practise.
• Evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT in Cardiology or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of Interview.
• Dual accreditation in GIM would be preferred but not essential.
• You should have extensive training in general cardiology.
• Non UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
• This is a locum post which has arisen due to 1 year maternity leave cover. The successful candidate will join an established consultant cardiologist team.

Contact

Informal contact: David Corcoran, Clinical Lead - Cardiology, 0141 451 6119, [e-mail]

Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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