Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of a NHS Locum Consultant in Cardiology, for a 12-month fixed term contract, with progression to a permanent Consultant post once an RCP panel can be arranged.

The post will consist of 10 PAs to deliver independent cardiology services to inpatients and outpatients. The 10 PAs will be flexible but indicatively will consist of 8 to 8.5 direct clinical care (DCC) sessions and 2 to 1.5 supporting professional activities (SPA) sessions per week.

The majority of the appointee's time will be spent on clinical duties. In addition, the appointee will be expected to take part in the formal teaching and ongoing audit programmes within the directorate as well as a full range of management duties commensurate with this role.

They will be based on the acute hospital site but will be part of a wider team supporting the care of our patients in the community both in intermediate care beds and with primary care colleagues. The post holder will be expected to take part in a Cardiologist Consultant on-call rota.

Main duties of the job

• Outpatient clinics including Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinics
• CCU and Cardiology Ward rounds
• Cath Lab sessions, with sub-speciality interest in Devices/Heart Failure/Imaging
• In reach to AMU and outreach to medical wards
• Specialist sessions based on experience and expertise (echo, stress echo, TOE etc.)
• Timely review of patient's results and investigations
• Preparation of such correspondence, reports and other documents as may be necessary during the performance of the above duties
• The appointee may be required to take an active role in the teaching of junior doctors
• Participation in clinical audit
• Other duties which may be allocated by Clinical Director to ensure the proper care of patients and management of the department (will be mutually agreed)

About us
The Cardiology Department is a part of the Medical Division which provides a full range of services to all adult patients. Dr Ravi Singh is the Clinical Director, Mrs Kathryn Thomson is the Directorate Manager (Interim) and Mr Mustafa Logde is the Deputy Directorate Manager.

We are a nationally recognised department having featured in a video made for the Royal College of Physicians Annual Conference in 2017. Our department was highlighted as one of the high performing non-surgical cardiac centres in the UK. We are one of the largest non-surgical PCI centres in the UK, a recognised centre of expertise in highly complex PCI (a live case was streamed from our cath lab during ACI 2019), the only non-tertiary centre in Lancashire offering Cardiac MRI, highest volume provider of echo services in the north west and a high volume cardiac device implantation centre. We provide the entire range of cardiology diagnostic and therapeutic services except for invasive electrophysiology.

Our inpatient and outpatient services are amongst the busiest in the UK but we are well staffed with highly competent multi-disciplinary personnel who ensure that we consistently deliver on the various targets (6 week diagnostic, 18 weeks therapeutic etc).

Details
Date posted: 25 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 435-MQ129-26
Job locations: Royal Blackburn Hospital, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The post will consist of 10 PAs to deliver independent cardiology services to inpatients and outpatients. The 10 PAs will be flexible but indicatively will consist of 8 to 8.5 direct clinical care (DCC) sessions and 2 to 1.5 supporting professional activities (SPA) sessions per week.

They will be expected to undertake a range of clinical duties including the daily clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of inpatients, providing immediate care to deteriorating patients including initial resuscitation where appropriate, appropriate referrals to other relevant specialist teams where indicated, and supporting safe discharge and follow up. They will be expected to follow local and national guidance and to contribute to these.

A sub-speciality interest in either cardiac imaging; heart failure of cardiac devices is desirable. Dual accreditation (CCT) in GIM and Cardiology is essential

This post will be progressed with a view to appointment to a permanent consultant post

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role; and also supporting cross-cover for colleagues where feasible and appropriate.

The post-holder will also be expected to participate in the Division of Medicine education and audit meetings and will be welcome to participate in available relevant audit and research.

Post-holders would be expected to gain and maintain certification in ALS, or recognised equivalents. In the case of cardiac arrests and critically ill patients, the post holder may be expected to act in a team leadership role, following appropriate life support guidelines.

In exceptional circumstances, additional duties outside normal rostered hours may be required to ensure the continuation of essential patient care. So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the post holder will be required to deputise for absent colleagues.

A mentoring process will be in place to make sure that the professional and personal development of the post holder are maintained. The Consultants will act as mentors.

Applicants must have full GMC registration with a licence to practice training. Job plans will be finalised with post-holders on an individual basis.

Person Specification
Attainments
Essential

• Full GMC Registration with License to Practice
• MB ChB or equivalent
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent
• Higher degree Cardiology Specific Training
• Dual accreditation (CCT) in GIM and Cardiology

Desirable

• A subspeciality interest in either cardiac imaging; heart failure of cardiac devices is desirable

Training
Essential

• Relevant Cardiology courses and meetings

Desirable

• Attendance at Radiation Protection Course

Experience
Essential

• Clinical duties including assessment, diagnosis and care planning of medical patients whilst ensuring safe discharge and follow-up
• Clinical practice in Cardiology
• Ability to lead when appropriate
• Ability to work independently

Skills
Essential

• Echocardiography
• Teaching and training of other doctors and professions allied to medicine
• Clear written and spoken communication with other professionals
• Ability to clinically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice
• Knowledge and experience of multidisciplinary clinical audit principles and practice

Desirable

• BSE Accreditation

Professional Interests
Essential

• Cardiology, with sub-specialist interest in complex devices and pacing/lead extractions

Desirable

• Other General Medical specialties

Management Ability
Essential

• Ability to organise workload and arrange priorities
• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures

Personal skills
Essential

• Good communication skills
• Work effectively and efficiently under pressure both independently and in a team

Desirable

• Experience in patient education and counselling

Circumstances
Essential

• Access to private transport

Experience
Essential

• Experience within the field of devices, imaging and/or Heart Failure

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Royal Blackburn Hospital, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Interim Clinical Lead - Cardiology
Dr Ravi Singh
Ravi.Singh@elht.nhs.uk
01254734513

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.