Locum Consultant in General Cardiology and MRI

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leeds is inviting applications for a locum Consultant Cardiologist with a focus on General Cardiology. The successful candidate will contribute to outpatient services, engage in teaching and research, and link with specialist teams. This position offers a competitive salary range of £109,725 to £145,478 annually without on-call commitments, ideal for those looking to make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Eligible for full GMC registration at appointment time.
• Current licence to practice.
• Demonstrable skills in English for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide general outpatient cardiology services.
• Engage in teaching and research activities.
• Work within Cardiology and across the Cardio-Respiratory CSU.

Skills

Medical research skills

Training experience

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

MB BS (or equivalent)

MRCP(UK) or equivalent qualification

EACVI accreditation in cardiac MRI

Job description

Overview

Job summary

Applications are invited to apply for a locum appointment to Consultant Cardiologist, Cardiologist with a focus on General Cardiology. Applicants with specialist interests in other elements of the cardiology service will be welcome to apply. This post holder will flexibly deliver 6 PAs of General Cardiology outpatient and General/Specialty Cardiology triage, with up to 2.5 PAs negotiable for other specialist interests, if mutually agreed. A further 1.5 PA will be allocated to SPA time. The post will be based at Leeds General Infirmary. The purpose of this appointment is to sustain clinical activity in advance of more long-term strategic developments to provide this activity.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780k residents of Leeds. The Trust has a budget of £1 billion. Our 15k staff ensures that every year we treat 1,5m people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000-day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 200k A&E visits and 1m out-patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy, and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care.

Main duties of the job

• Based at Leeds General Infirmary, a large and modern tertiary cardiac centre serving a population of over 3 million.
• Provide general cardiology outpatient services and contribute to MRI provision as a Specialist PA; no on-call commitment in this post.
• Work within Cardiology and across the Cardio-Respiratory CSU; link with consultant colleagues on relevant site specialist teams.
• Engage in teaching and research activities and contribute to current clinical research programs.

Main duties details and department information are described in the attached job description.

About us

Come and join our team in Leeds and become part of The Leeds Way sharing our vision and values. Our Trust is recognised for staff engagement and is rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in the UK and is based in a dynamic northern city.

We aim to be a fair and supportive CSU with positive, caring teams who are champions of the Leeds Way values. Our five core values are: Patient-centred, Collaborative, Fair, Accountable, Empowered.

Details

Location: Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3EX

Date posted: 01 October 2025

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract: Locum

Duration: 6 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: C9298-MED-841

Job responsibilities

General cardiology at LTHT is an essential component of the workload of the cardiology department, providing secondary level care for the population of Leeds. The Cardiac imaging department offers all cardiac imaging modalities including CMR, CTCA and is led by Dr Dominik Schlosshan. The CMR department performs over 2,500 clinical CMR scans and uses state-of-the-art MRI scanners. There are active teaching and research links with the Leeds School of Medicine and the University of Leeds, with a strong clinical research reputation.

The post is fixed term for 6 months starting as soon as possible, with options to extend if mutually agreed. Objectives include outpatient clinics (general cardiology) and a Specialist PA ideally to contribute to MRI provision. There is no on-call commitment. The post holder will link with consultant colleagues within the Cardiology department and across the Cardio-Respiratory CSU, and contribute to research, teaching and new developments.

Person specification

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Up to date and fit to practise safely
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics

Qualifications

• MB BS (or equivalent)
• MRCP(UK) or equivalent qualification
• Desirable: EACVI accreditation in cardiac MRI

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

• Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research
• Training experience with medical students and postgraduate doctors
• Well organized with good time management
• Ability to work within a team and effective interpersonal skills

Experience

• Should have completed a recognised training programme in Cardiology
• Higher training in cardiac MRI with appropriate qualifications
• Experience in regular clinical audit
• High level of clinical experience and competence in managing general cardiac disease

Other information

Disclosures: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975; a Disclosure to the DBS will be sought. UK Registration requirements apply. Applicants should have current UK professional registration and may require skilled worker sponsorship where applicable. The post has no on-call commitment.