Locum Consultant Cardiologist in Complex Cardiac Devices

Transformation Unit; Canterbury, Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust in Canterbury seeks a locum Consultant Cardiologist in Complex Cardiac Devices. This is a full-time 10 PA post covering a one-year sabbatical, with a 1:9 consultant rota including weekends and a 1:8 emergency pacing rota.

The successful candidate will perform complex device implantation, follow-up, and contribute to service development across WHH and QEQM sites, with opportunities in heart failure or advanced cardiac imaging as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Must have Full GMC Registration and CCT or be obtaining within 6 months.
• English level 2 or IELTS or UK medical school qualification.
• Minimum NHS experience.
• Expertise in complex cardiac device implantation.
• Experience in heart failure or cardiac imaging as applicable.
• Experience in device-related service development and governance.
• Audit/quality improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Competent in complex cardiac device implantation and follow-up.
• Manage device-related complications, including infection.
• Lead in device service development and new implantation techniques.
• Contribute to device multidisciplinary meetings, governance and training.
• Support clinical leadership and nursing teams; develop imaging services.

Skills

English Level 2

NHS experience

Cardiology experience

Complex device implantation

Device follow-up management

Heart failure expertise

Cardiac imaging expertise

Inherited cardiac conditions

Cardio-oncology

Device governance/training

Audit/quality improvement

Education

Full GMC Registration

CCT Specialist Registration or within 6 months

Job description

Main area Cardiology Grade Locum Consultant Contract Fixed term: 12 months (1:9 consultant of the week rota (including weekends), covering WHH and QEQM, and a 1:8 emergency pacing rota.) Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

10 sessions per week Job ref 344-1164LCONWHH

Employer East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Trust Wide - QEQM (Margate) and WHH (Ashford) Town Canterbury Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/11/2026 23:59

Locum Consultant Cardiologist in Complex Cardiac Devices

Job overview

This is a full-time 10 PA position, covering a one-year sabbatical, with additional sessions according to the post holder's skill set.

A typical week will include 2-3 sessions of device implantation, together with outpatient, multidisciplinary and other clinical activity reflecting the post holder's complementary specialist interest. For a candidate with expertise in heart failure, this may include heart failure clinics and multidisciplinary working with acute and community specialist nursing teams. For a candidate with imaging expertise, it may include cardiac MRI, cardiac CT or advanced echocardiography. The final job plan will be agreed according to the successful candidate's skills and the needs of the service, with activity delivered across Trust sites.

There is a 1:9 consultant of the week rota (including weekends), covering WHH and QEQM, and a 1:8 emergency pacing rota.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be competent in complex cardiac device implantation and in the follow-up and management of patients with simple and complex devices. They will understand the recognition and management of device-related complications, including infection, and the indications and pathways for lead extraction.

Cardiac device implantation and the continuing development of the Trust's device service will form the principal specialist component of the post. The post holder will contribute to device multidisciplinary meetings, governance, service development, training and the introduction of newer implantation techniques.

The remainder of the specialist job plan will reflect the successful candidate's complementary expertise. A candidate with heart failure expertise may contribute to inpatient and outpatient heart failure care and provide clinical leadership and support to the established specialist nursing teams. A candidate with appropriate cardiac imaging skills may undertake cardiac MRI, cardiac CT or advanced echocardiography and contribute to the development of those services.

Complementary expertise in areas such as inherited cardiac conditions, maternal cardiology, adult congenital heart disease or cardio-oncology would also be welcomed where this supports a coherent job plan and the needs of the wider cardiology service.

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will be competent in complex cardiac device implantation and in the follow-up and management of patients with simple and complex devices. They will understand the recognition and management of device-related complications, including infection, and the indications and pathways for lead extraction.

Cardiac device implantation and the continuing development of the Trust's device service will form the principal specialist component of the post. The post holder will contribute to device multidisciplinary meetings, governance, service development, training and the introduction of newer implantation techniques.

The remainder of the specialist job plan will reflect the successful candidate's complementary expertise. A candidate with heart failure expertise may contribute to inpatient and outpatient heart failure care and provide clinical leadership and support to the established specialist nursing teams. A candidate with appropriate cardiac imaging skills may undertake cardiac MRI, cardiac CT or advanced echocardiography and contribute to the development of those services.

Complementary expertise in areas such as inherited cardiac conditions, maternal cardiology, adult congenital heart disease or cardio‑oncology would also be welcomed where this supports a coherent job plan and the needs of the wider cardiology service.

Person specification

Qualification & Training

• Full GMC Registration
• CCT Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
• Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), IELTS, or graduate of a UK Medical School qualification (MRCP or equivalent)
• Working NHS experience

Skills & Experience

• Experienced in general clinical cardiology and emergency cardiac care
• Demonstrable expertise in complex cardiac device implantation, with recognised accreditation or equivalent evidence of independent competence.
• Experienced in the follow-up and management of patients with simple and complex cardiac devices, including the recognition and management of device-related complications
• Expertise in either heart failure or cardiac imaging, appropriate to the candidate’s proposed complementary specialist interest.
• Expertise or accreditation in heart failure, cardiac MRI, cardiac CT or advanced echocardiography, as applicable to the candidate’s proposed specialist interest.
• Experience in inherited cardiac conditions, maternal cardiology, adult congenital heart disease or cardio‑oncology.
• Experience of device-related service development, governance, research or training

Clinical Governance

• Consistently safe and aware of cultural /team/personal influences on safety
• Reassuringly professional
• Listens and communicates clearly
• Understands the role of audit and adverse incident reporting
• Previous experience of audit/service improvement projects/complaint management

There are lots of great opportunities at East Kent Hospitals, where staff are caring and put patients first, innovation flourishes and you can develop your career. We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a local Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work,
there’s never been a better time to join us. To find out more about east Kent visit our website . The Trust fully supports the SAS Doctors Charter and is committed to their development through its CPD Framework.

The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements.

The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer facing roles.

Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check.

Applicants for eligible roles requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship must meet UK Visas and Immigration eligibility criteria.

We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds.

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.