Specialist Doctor in Cardiology

NHS; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Specialist Grade Physician in Cardiology at their Gloucester site. The role involves providing high-quality healthcare and contributing to the surgical rota. The ideal candidate should possess significant experience in cardiology and leadership abilities. Flexible working options are available alongside a range of employee benefits, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Discounts at local shops

Access to on-site nurseries

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of post-qualification medical experience including 6 years in cardiology.
• Training in evidence-based practice (Desirable).
• Experience of protocol/pathway development (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide a first-class clinical service.
• Contribute to clinical governance and research.
• Work cooperatively with other specialists.

Skills

Experience in audit results application

Ability to teach various grades

Familiar with clinical governance principles

Flexibility in sharing responsibilities

Education

Full General Medical Council Registration

MRCP or equivalent experience

Higher degree (Desirable)

Job description

Job summary

This post for a Specialist Grade Physician is a substantive post, covering both main Trust sites at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH) and Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH) with full participation in cross county activities and service planning. The contract will be held by Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT). There are many, flexible opportunities for development through our annual job planning process.

This post is full-time in Cardiology with no GIM on call. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to our Consultant of the Week (COW) rota or Primary PCI (PPCI) rota with overnight and weekend working. Although the role is advertised as full time, part time and flexible working options can also be discussed and considered. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis.

The post-holder will join 15 full-time, 2 part-time existing Consultants and an Associate Specialist to support the provision of a comprehensive cardiac service to the county of Gloucestershire.

The successful applicant will be expected to have a subspecialty interest in cardiology. Device implantation and PCI are particularly welcome.

Main duties of the job

As a senior employee of the Trust the post-holder will work in close co-operation with and support other clinical, professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients.

Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:

• To ensure the provision of a first-class clinical service
• To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
• To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
• To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
• To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's and Division's services plans
• To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Medical Division or the Trust.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the Southwest region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Job details

Details Date posted: 20 November 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £100,870 to £111,441 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 318-25-SPECIALISTCARDIO

Job locations: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NN

Job responsibilities

Thank you for your interest in this role, for further information please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training (Essential)

• Full General Medical Council Registration
• MRCP or equivalent experience
• Must have at least 12 years of post-qualification medical experience, including a minimum of 6 years in the relevant specialty at Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent specialty experience from other grades, including overseas, is also acceptable.
• Meet the criteria set out in the Specialist Doctor Capabilities Framework

Desirable

• Higher degree
• ALS provider / instructor
• Additional qualification in Quality Improvement, Medical Education, or other pertinent expertise

Knowledge and Skills (Essential)

• Experience in devising, conducting, and applying audit results
• Willing and able to work with colleagues in management, nursing, and other specialities to ensure the delivery of a high-quality, safe, and reliable service
• Familiar with clinical governance principles
• Must have experience of teaching many grades and professions
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems

Knowledge and Skills (Desirable)

• Training in evidence-based practice
• Experience of clinical governance in action
• Experience of protocol / pathway development and change management
• Practical experience in teaching posts or educational training

Clinical / Experience (Essential)

• Wide experience in general adult cardiology
• Subspecialty interest in cardiology such as Pacing or PCI

Personal Attributes (Essential)

• Flexibility and willingness to share clinical responsibilities

Personal Attributes (Desirable)

• Ability to think laterally
• Durability under pressure
• Team player
• Emotional maturity to deal with demands of the post

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NN

Employer's website: https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/