Specialty Doctor - Cardiology | Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Speciality Doctor in Cardiology to join their Adult Medicine department. This role involves managing outpatient clinics, performing diagnostic tests, and leading ward rounds. The successful applicant will collaborate with experienced consultants and junior staff to ensure high standards of care. Key benefits include flexible working hours, generous annual leave, and a supportive work environment. Interested candidates should apply before the closing date of January 5, 2026.

Benefits

Flexible working

NHS Pension Scheme

Gym discount

Support with stress and relationships

Qualifications

• Medical management of patients attending outpatient clinics.
• Diagnosis and treatment of patients in the ward.
• Supervision and training of Ward Junior Medical Staff.

Responsibilities

• Participate in outpatient activities.
• Organize and ensure effective ward management.
• Contribute to medical treatment protocols.

Skills

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Excellence

Job description

Speciality Doctor – Cardiology

10 PA's – permanent

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust are seeking to appoint a Speciality Doctor in General Internal Medicine and Cardiology to work within our Adult Medicine department, based as Tameside General Hospital.

The post is within the Cardiology department and the main activities undertaken as part of the role include outpatient clinics, diagnostic tests, ward rounds and on calls for general internal medicine.

Successful applicants will work alongside a team of 6 highly experienced consultants, 4 experienced middle‑grades and a Deanery Specialty Doctor.

Responsibilities

• Participate in various outpatient activities including the medical management of patients attending outpatient clinics.
• Ensure the effective organisation of the ward, including diagnosis and treatment of all patients.
• Assist in the appropriate discharge of patients, providing timely paperwork to the General Practitioner to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide direct clinical supervision and training of the Ward Junior Medical Staff, organising and delegating clinical duties.
• Monitor the quality of service provided by Cardiology, including clinical audits.
• Participate actively at various committees and working groups.
• Contribute to the development of medical treatment protocols.
• Provide professional supervision under Consultant guidance, aiming to encourage the development of all doctors within the Emergency Services and Critical Care.
• Contribute to the provision of reports for the Coroner, Police Statements and complaints management, adhering to required timelines.
• Demonstrate involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Governance processes.
• Collaborate with Clinical teams to improve patient care.
• Maintain own practice to the highest standards, taking responsibility for clinical professional development and participation in the Trust wide appraisal system.
• Comply with data protection regulations.
• Comply with all relevant Trust policies.
• Undertake regular on‑call duties for acute medical on‑call.

Values & Behaviours

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

Diversity Commitment

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are under‑represented within our workforce, we specifically welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

Benefits

Benefits include flexible working, 27–33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, and support with stress, bereavement, relationships and finance.

Applicant Note

The person specification details below is not full but outlines the criteria against which your application will be assessed. Full documents can be downloaded from the website.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026.