Job summaryThe remit of the post holder will be to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing leadership and further developing Arrhythmia services to Croydon Health Services patients.
In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general in-patient and out-patient workload of the team whilst having a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff.
Main duties of the jobCROYDON HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUSTCROYDON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Croydon University Hospital is a busy General Hospital, serving the population of Croydon. Most major medical and surgical specialities are represented. The Cardiology department provides on-site cardiac catheterisation, elective and emergency PCI, and we have established a growing complex cardiac devices service providing implantation and follow-up of simple and complex cardiac devices (PPM, ICD, and CRT)Croydon is situated to the south of London and has easy access to both central London and the south coast. It also offers a huge range of social, leisure and shopping options, with transport links to both Gatwick and Heathrow Airport. There is an active postgraduate centre and specialty-based meeting programs, attendance at which is encouraged.Croydon Health Services welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective of race, colour gender, sexual orientation age or disability.
About usCroydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.
DetailsDate posted14 August 2026
Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staff
GradeConsultant
Salary£113,565 to £150,569 a year
per annum + London weighting
ContractFixed term
Duration12 months
Working patternFull-time
Reference numberMA8203383
Job locationsCroydon University Hospital
530 London Road
Croydon
CR7 7YE
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilities****Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role *****
Job description
Job responsibilities****Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role *****
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Full Registration with the GMC with license to practice and on the specialist register
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT in Cardiology
DesirableTraining and ExperienceEssential- Evidence of comprehensive experience in loop implant, single, dual chamber and CRT pacing implantation, programming &management.
- Substantial experience of working in clinical cardiology in a UK setting
Desirable- BHRS/EHRA/IBHRE Accreditation in cardiac pacing.
AdministrationEssential- Experience in day-to-day organization of services in a busy teaching hospital.
Management and leadershipEssential- Able to demonstrate leadership capability with multi-disciplinary teams
- Has attended a recognized management training event
- Ability to organise and manage work
Desirable- Management course and/or qualification. -Clinical management experience.
AuditEssential- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and clinical governance.
- Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Research and PublicationsEssential- Clinical presentations.
- Evidence of original work demonstrated by publications in peer reviewed journals
Desirable- Experience of clinical research
Personal skillsEssential- Effective communicator, able to work in a multidisciplinary team and cooperate with all medical and paramedical staff.
- Ability to communicate with patients and relatives
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Flexible, able to cover colleagues' absence
- Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance.
Croydon Health Services ValuesEssential- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Croydon Health Services Values.
- Commitment to uphold Croydon Health Services Values
TeachingEssential- Experience of undergraduate and post graduate teaching
Desirable- Teaching skills course/qualifications
Person Specification
QualificationsEssential- Full Registration with the GMC with license to practice and on the specialist register
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT in Cardiology
DesirableTraining and ExperienceEssential- Evidence of comprehensive experience in loop implant, single, dual chamber and CRT pacing implantation, programming &management.
- Substantial experience of working in clinical cardiology in a UK setting
Desirable- BHRS/EHRA/IBHRE Accreditation in cardiac pacing.
AdministrationEssential- Experience in day-to-day organization of services in a busy teaching hospital.
Management and leadershipEssential- Able to demonstrate leadership capability with multi-disciplinary teams
- Has attended a recognized management training event
- Ability to organise and manage work
Desirable- Management course and/or qualification. -Clinical management experience.
AuditEssential- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and clinical governance.
- Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Research and PublicationsEssential- Clinical presentations.
- Evidence of original work demonstrated by publications in peer reviewed journals
Desirable- Experience of clinical research
Personal skillsEssential- Effective communicator, able to work in a multidisciplinary team and cooperate with all medical and paramedical staff.
- Ability to communicate with patients and relatives
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Flexible, able to cover colleagues' absence
- Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance.
Croydon Health Services ValuesEssential- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Croydon Health Services Values.
- Commitment to uphold Croydon Health Services Values
TeachingEssential- Experience of undergraduate and post graduate teaching
Desirable- Teaching skills course/qualifications
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameCroydon Health Services NHS Trust
AddressCroydon University Hospital
530 London Road
Croydon
CR7 7YE
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer nameCroydon Health Services NHS Trust
AddressCroydon University Hospital
530 London Road
Croydon
CR7 7YE
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Cardiology Devices Lead
Dr Kamdar
ravi.kamdar@nhs.net
02084013660
DetailsDate posted14 August 2026
Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staff
GradeConsultant
Salary£113,565 to £150,569 a year
per annum + London weighting
ContractFixed term
Duration12 months
Working patternFull-time
Reference numberMA8203383
Job locationsCroydon University Hospital
530 London Road
Croydon
CR7 7YE
United Kingdom
Supporting documentsPrivacy noticeCroydon Health Services NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
