Locum Consultant Cardiologist-Prevention Of Cardiovascular Disease

NHS; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Uxbridge is seeking a Locum Consultant with expertise in Coronary Risk and Familial Hypercholesterolaemia. The role involves providing specialist cardiology services, engaging in clinical research, and supervising junior staff. Ideal candidates will possess MRCP and significant experience in CVD risk management. This position offers an opportunity to join a respected team in a modern healthcare environment, with a salary ranging from £109,725 to £145,478 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of full GMC Registration is required.
• CCT in Cardiology or equivalent is mandatory.
• Recent experience in interventional cardiology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services in Cardiology according to legal requirements.
• Engage in clinical research in Coronary Risk Prevention.
• Supervise and train junior medical staff.

Skills

CVD risk prevention

Familial Hypercholesterolaemia management

Interventional cardiology

Advanced Life Support

Research skills

Education

MRCP or equivalent qualification

Full GMC Registration

Entry on the Specialist Register with CCT

Full training in interventional cardiology

Job description

Overview

The Harefield Hospital cardiology team is looking for a Locum Consultant specialising in Coronary Risk and Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH) Service, with potential for additional cardiology specialist activity depending on service requirements. The post holder will provide specialist cardiology services on the Harefield Hospital site, with possible duties across all Guy's and St Thomas' sites including the Royal Brompton. This post may close early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Informal discussion about this post should be directed to Dr Tina Khan, Consultant Cardiologist and Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer, Imperial College London.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a first-class team in an active outer London teaching hospital environment.

Main duties of the job

The job plan is anticipated to contain 10 programmed activities (PAs) per week to be negotiated between the consultant and the clinical director, and may be flexed to accommodate evolving clinical service requirements. The role includes work within the Coronary Risk and FH Service, covering all aspects of primary and secondary CVD risk prevention. Depending on the candidate, the role may involve additional cardiology specialist activity subject to further arrangements. Final confirmation of the proposed initial timetable will be completed prior to taking up the post.

About us

Harefield Hospital (HH) is a regional centre for cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery and an international centre for adult heart and heart-lung transplantation. It provides a primary intervention service for acute coronary syndromes to selected Trusts and the London Ambulance Service in outer West London and the Home Counties. It has approximately 1,185 staff, 180 beds with five operating theatres and four catheter laboratories. The Trust comprises St Thomas’ Hospital, Evelina Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton Hospital, Harefield Hospital and Guy’s Hospital, in London. The hospitals have a long history and a reputation for clinical, teaching and research excellence.

Details

Date posted: 28 September 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum excl. London Zone

Contract: Locum

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 196-LCON1154

Job locations: Harefield Hospital, Hill End Rd, Harefield, Middx, UB9 6JH

Job responsibilities

Provide clinical services in Cardiology in accordance with clinical and legal requirements and the international role of the Trust.

Work within the Coronary Risk and FH Service; role may involve additional cardiology specialist activity subject to further arrangements.

Engage in clinical research in Coronary Risk Prevention/FH at a level in keeping with the 5* research rating of the National Heart & Lung Institute.

Supervise and deliver clinical and technical education in Coronary Risk Prevention/FH and maintain the international teaching profile of the Trust.

Provide clinical care for patients in the Cardiology Unit with emphasis on secondary and primary CVD prevention, FH and lipid management.

Provide care to both inpatients and outpatients to ensure high standards of diagnosis, treatment and care in a timely manner.

Participate in the Consultant of the week rota for cardiology in-patients.

Supervise, train and manage junior medical staff and research fellows to ensure high standards of clinical practice and efficient use of resources.

Please see attached JD for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training: Essential

• MRCP or equivalent qualification
• Full GMC Registration
• Entry on the Specialist Register as holding a CCT in Cardiology or equivalent
• Full training in interventional cardiology

Clinical Experience: Essential

• Expertise and experience in CVD risk prevention and FH management; interventional cardiology experience preferred, including treatment of acute myocardial infarction
• Recent valid Advanced Life Support certificate
• Participation in a recognised scheme of continuing medical education
• Research experience with significant publications and conference contributions

Desirable

• Teaching experience at national level
• Sub-specialist interest within CVD risk prevention and FH management, +/- interventional cardiology

Knowledge and Skills: Essential

• Solid knowledge of CVD risk prevention and FH management with invasive cardiology where applicable
• Good interpersonal and communication skills in line with the Trust’s core behaviours
• Computer literacy and IT skills
• Ability to conduct research and teaching at national level
• Knowledge of radiation protection in invasive cardiology
• Evidence of participation in service improvement projects

Desirable

• Experience of managing and developing a CVD risk prevention cardiology service

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a DBS disclosure will be sought.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered. For details, see the UK Visas and Immigration information. Guidance on overseas criminal record checks is available.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For information, visit NHS Careers.

Employer details

Employer: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Harefield Hospital, Hill End Rd, Harefield, Middx, UB9 6JH

Employer's website: https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx