Consultant in Cardiology (EP & Devices)
The closing date is 27 August 2026

Job summary
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) is one of the leading cardiac centres in the United Kingdom, with a national and international reputation for excellence in arrhythmia management, innovation, and research. LTHT serves a regional population of 2.8 million across West Yorkshire.

The electrophysiology service in Leeds is a high-volume tertiary centre offering the full range of contemporary technologies. Over 1200 ablation procedures are performed annually, including atrial fibrillation ablation using radiofrequency, cryoballoon, and pulse field ablation technologies, alongside complex atrial tachycardia and ventricular arrhythmia ablation. In addition, more than 1000 device procedures are undertaken each year, including complex pacing, ICD and CRT implantation, conduction system pacing, and lead extraction.

The department is equipped with state-of-the-art electroanatomical mapping systems and imaging integration and provides a comprehensive arrhythmia service including physiologist-led follow-up, remote monitoring, and multidisciplinary care pathways. The service is supported by specialist arrhythmia nurses, cardiac physiologists, research staff, and fellows.

Leeds is actively engaged in the adoption and evaluation of emerging technologies in electrophysiology, including pulse field ablation, advanced mapping techniques, conduction system pacing strategies, leadless pacing technology and novel ICD therapies.

Main duties of the job
Required to fill this new post within the Cardiology Department with a focus on cardiac electrophysiology and implantable cardiac devices at Leeds General Infirmary. The successful applicant will specialise in electrophysiology and device therapy. We are seeking an individual focused on clinical excellence and innovation, who will contribute to the continued development of the ablation and device programmes in Leeds.

The post-holder will contribute to the general cardiology service and on-call rota as required. A commitment to clinical research and service development is expected, alongside a strong interest in undergraduate and postgraduate education.

The successful applicant should possess MRCP (or equivalent) and be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently in a UK training programme. In accordance with consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.

If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on:
How I will develop the electrophysiology service in Leeds

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Wednesday 30 September 2026

About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.

Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.

We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.

Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Details
Date posted: 31 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 001747
Job locations: Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Dr Ben Mercer, Electrophysiology lead, benmercer@nhs.net
Dr Chris Saunderson, Implantable Cardiac Devices Lead, csaunderson@nhs.net Dr Andrew Hogarth, Clinical Director, Andrew.hogarth@nhs.net

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

• Responsible
• Open and Honest
• One Team
• Kind

Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:

• People
• Improvement and Innovation
• Partnerships
• Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification
Qualifications
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Experience
Essential

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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.

Employer details
Employer name: Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address: Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant
Dr Hogarth
Andrew.hogarth@nhs.net