Specialist Doctor in Cardiology

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Specialist Doctor in Cardiology for two positions based in Scunthorpe. The role involves providing cardiology assessment and triage for acute services, with opportunities for specialist work. Candidates should have extensive experience and strong communication skills. A competitive salary is offered, with flexible working options available.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of cardiology training including echocardiograms.
• Experience in assessing and managing acute cardiology admissions.
• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide cardiology assessment and triage of patients.
• Liaise with on-call Cardiology Consultants.
• Undertake specialist work relevant to cardiology.

Skills

Echocardiography

Communication

Acute cardiology management

Education

Full Registration with the GMC

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCP(UK) or equivalent qualification

Valid ALS certificate

Job description

Overview

Specialist Doctor in Cardiology: 2 posts

The closing date is 12 October 2025

The Cardiology Department of North Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals NHS Trust (NLAG) is looking for enthusiastic and qualified individuals to provide cardiology support of the acute services. These posts would undertake cardiology assessment and triage of patients admitted to Scunthorpe General Hospital and facilitate their further management. The posts will also offer the opportunity for individuals to undertake specialist work in an area of cardiology that is of particular interest. The cardiology team provides a comprehensive cardiology service across 5 hospital sites, with the tertiary service based at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH). Although the posts will be based at SGH, there will be the opportunity for specialist activity to be undertaken within HUTH if required. There is currently no requirement for the candidates to provide out of hours activity.

Main duties of the job

Although the candidates do not need to be included on the Specialist Register, they must have at least 6 years experience of cardiology training including expertise in performing and interpreting echocardiograms. They must have good communication skills and be able to liaise closely with the on call Cardiology Consultants based at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby and Castle Hill Hospital in Hull.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Job responsibilities

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.

Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.

We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we\'ll do our best to make it happen.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/

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We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Full Registration with the GMC
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Eligible to work in the UK
• MRCP(UK) or equivalent qualification (or anticipated to be completed within 6 months of application)
• Valid ALS certificate

Occupational Experience

• A minimum of 5 years clinical training and experience in all aspects of cardiology
• Experience of assessing and managing a broad range of acute cardiology admissions
• Experience of undertaking out patient general cardiology clinics.
• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
• Experience of working in the UK
• 2 years experience of general internal medicine including managing the unselected medical take
• British Society of Echocardiography Accreditation

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.

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

£100,870 to £111,441 a year per annum pro rata