Locum Consultant in Cardiology - Electrophysiology and Devices

Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in London seeks a Consultant Cardiologist specializing in Electrophysiology for a locum post. The role involves managing outpatient clinics, performing catheter-lab interventions, and providing support in a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified cardiologist with proven experience in electrophysiology and independent work capabilities. Flexible working arrangements are supported for a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified consultant cardiologist and electrophysiologist.
• Proven experience in outpatient cardiology and EP/Device procedures.
• Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient care in the Electrophysiology Service.
• Support the Cardiology team with managing the community service.
• Offer weekly Catheter-Lab cover for Electrophysiology procedures.
• Provide on-call cover and support for patient care.
• Supervise SpRs and clinical fellows in catheter labs and wards.
• Coordinate inter-hospital transfers for treatment.

Skills

Outpatient cardiology

Electrophysiology procedures

Independent work

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Fully qualified consultant cardiologist

Job description

Consultant Cardiologist – Electrophysiology (EP) – Locum Post

Applications are invited for a Consultant Cardiologist specialising in Electrophysiology (EP). This is a locum post integral to maintaining the service delivery of the EP/Devices Department at St Thomas’ Hospital.

The post-holder will be a fully trained and independent consultant cardiologist and electrophysiologist. Responsibilities include performing outpatient clinics independently, running catheter‑lab electrophysiology interventions and device lists for investigation and treatment of patients with cardiac arrhythmias, and participating in the Consultant‑of‑the‑Week and arrhythmia on‑call rota.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient care in the Electrophysiology Service.
• Support the Cardiology team with managing the community service (Bexley) and provide regular outpatient provision for patients in this cohort.
• Offer weekly Catheter‑Lab cover to help manage the demand for Electrophysiology and Device procedures, supporting the Service with its elective recovery efforts.
• Provide on‑call cover and support ward and resident doctor teams to deliver a high standard of patient care.
• Provide Consultant‑of‑the‑Week support for wider Cardiology services, including ward management and overseeing referral triage.
• Supervise SpRs and clinical fellows in day‑to‑day workflow in catheter labs and wards.
• Collaborate closely with Arrhythmia Clinical Nurse Specialists to determine which in‑patients require invasive investigations and coordinate inter‑hospital transfers for treatment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Fully qualified consultant cardiologist and electrophysiologist.

• Proven experience in outpatient cardiology and EP/Device procedures.

• Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Equality & Diversity

Guy’s and St. Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitably according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or studies at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity or reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, or marital/civil partnership.

Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.

Working Hours & Conditions

This is a full‑time post (10 PAs). The appointee will work closely with the seven existing EP consultants, nurse case managers and allied health professionals. Flexible working arrangements are supported to promote a healthy work‑life balance.

Location

St Thomas’ Hospital, London.

How to Apply

To apply, click “Apply Online Now” or submit a CV through the Trust’s recruitment portal.

Note: Applicants must meet UK immigration and work‑right criteria applicable to the post.