ConsultantCardiologyFixed Term

Locum Consultant Cardiologist

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

Epping

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Training post

No

Trust type

Acute

Posted

3 weeks ago

About the role

We are looking for enthusiastic Cardiology Consultant locum to join our team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust and principally support the Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC). The successful candidate will provide high-quality clinical care, contribute to service development, and educate and train resident staff.

This consultant cardiology role involves delivering a comprehensive, highquality cardiology service across inpatient and outpatient settings. The post holder will take shared responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis, and management of cardiological conditions, including consultant-of-the-week inpatient cover, outpatient clinics across multiple sites, and provision of Advice and Guidance to local GPs.

Locum Consultant Cardiologist

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

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The role includes developing a subspecialty interest (such as advanced imaging or cardiac devices), undertaking diagnostic coronary angiography, and contributing to modern cardiology pathways, including Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs), MDTs, and advanced practice support. Active participation in clinical governance, audit, MDTs with cardiothoracic surgery, and mortality and morbidity meetings is expected.

In addition, the post holder will contribute to teaching, training, supervision of junior staff, and undergraduate and postgraduate education, alongside involvement in CPD and clinical governance activities. The role carries professional, managerial, and data governance responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on patient safety, communication, equality, confidentiality, and maintaining the highest clinical and professional standards within the Trust.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Person specification

Essential

GMC registration with a licence to practise.
CCT (or equivalent) in relevant specialty or within 6 months of achieving.
Broad and relevant clinical experience in the specialty
Experience in teaching and supervising resident doctors and medical students
Participation in clinical audit and quality improvement

Desirable

Subspecialty training aligned with service needs
Higher degree (e.g., MD, PhD) or additional postgraduate qualifications
Formal teaching qualification (e.g., PGCert in Medical Education)
Experience in service development or redesign
Experience in curriculum development or educational leadership
Publications in peer-reviewed journals; involvement in clinical research or trials
Previous experience working in the NHS or similar healthcare system