Specialist Doctor in Cardiology | Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Trust; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Specialist Doctor in Cardiology to provide cardiology support at Scunthorpe General Hospital. The successful candidate will assess and triage patients, offer opportunities for specialist work, and collaborate with other hospitals. Applicants should have at least 6 years of cardiology training and strong communication skills. This role does not require out-of-hours activity, promoting work-life balance.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of cardiology training including expertise in performing and interpreting echocardiograms.
• Good communication skills and ability to liaise closely with on-call Cardiology Consultants.

Responsibilities

• Perform cardiology assessment and triage of inpatients admitted to Scunthorpe General Hospital.
• Offer opportunities for specialist work in a chosen area of cardiology.
• Collaborate with on-call Cardiology Consultants based at other hospitals.

Skills

Cardiology training

Echocardiogram expertise

Good communication skills

Collaboration with consultants

Education

6 years of cardiology training

Job description

Overview

Specialist Doctor in Cardiology: 2 posts. 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform cardiology assessment and triage of inpatients admitted to Scunthorpe General Hospital and facilitate their further management.
• Offer opportunities for specialist work in a chosen area of cardiology.
• Collaborate with on-call Cardiology Consultants based at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital (Grimsby) and Castle Hill Hospital (Hull).

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of cardiology training including expertise in performing and interpreting echocardiograms.
• Good communication skills and ability to liaise closely with on-call Cardiology Consultants.

About the Partnership

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, serving well over one million patients each 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) — the Partnership employs nearly 20,000 staff and operates five main hospital sites: Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital, Goole and District Hospital, Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital. We lead and contribute to research across several areas, including cardiovascular and respiratory medicine.

Working Arrangements

We support flexible working to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance. Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee to ensure equality of access to flexible working as far as practicable.

Diversity, Inclusion & Equality

We value diverse perspectives and ideas and welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

Application Details

To learn more about NLAG and our benefits, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/.

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This advert closes on Sunday 12 Oct 2025