Specialty Doctor in Cardiology | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Ashford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England is seeking a qualified medical doctor for a role in their Cardiology Department. This position includes managing emergency and elective patient pathways, conducting ward rounds, and providing outpatient care. The successful candidate will receive extensive training, including echocardiography, with relocation expenses and annual leave offered. Join us in a transformative healthcare journey at our innovative trust.

Benefits

Relocation expenses

Annual leave of 27-33 days

Support for study and improvement projects

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified medical doctor with relevant specialties.
• Experience in cardiology preferred.
• Ability to manage both emergency and elective pathways.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ward rounds and manage patient care.
• Participate in the cardiology rota and on-call duties.
• Provide outpatient clinic services.

Skills

Echocardiography training

Emergency patient management

Elective patient management

Education

Medical degree

BSE accreditation

Job description

The Cardiology Department prides itself on being innovative, dynamic and aims to deliver the highest standards of cardiac care to patients. The department has four Cardiac Catheter Laboratories and three Cardiac Departments across the Trust; there are currently 18 full time Consultant Cardiologists within the Trust. The post holder will be part of the senior Cardiology team, ensuring that the highest standards of care, in accordance with the National Service Framework for cardiology and relevant NICE guidance are provided to patients. The Trust offers a 24/7 primary PCO service on behalf of Kent and Medway residents with approximately 750 pPCIs per year. We offer relocation expenses for permanent staff, 27-33 days’ annual leave (dependant on experience at the grade) and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our ‘We care’ improvement journey, and medical education and research.

A job plan will be agreed with the successful applicant working Monday to Friday initially, until the applicant is judged to work independently out of hours on a 24/7 basis. Most middle grades are on 12 Pas within a few months. The post holder takes part in the on-call cardiology rota

The job plan will include ward rounds, referrals and management of the emergency and elective patient pathway at William Harvey Hospital. Training in echocardiography (including gaining BSE accreditation) is a priority for any middle grades who are not judged to be already independent at echo. Training in cardiac investigations (invasive and non-invasive) is available to all and sub-speciality training in EP/devices or imaging may be available to appropriately qualified candidates within the overall training program for the middle grade team. Outpatient clinics are mostly phone clinics currently; but training and clinics may be located at other EKHUFT sites.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there’s never been a better time to join us.

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’. If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.


This advert closes on Monday 1 Sep 2025