Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant Cardiologist for a six-month fixed-term period at University Hospital Lewisham to support the delivery of high-quality inpatient and outpatient cardiology services.

Main duties of the job
The precise clinical focus of the role will be informed by the successful candidate's skills and experience, alongside the needs of the service. Given current service requirements, we would particularly welcome applicants with experience in arrhythmia management, heart failure and cardiac devices, as well as the ability to contribute to general cardiology activity. However, we are keen to attract the right candidate and will seek to offer a degree of flexibility in the configuration of the role where this is compatible with service needs.

Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term, 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Closing date: 01 November 2026
Reference number: 197-AA8777

Clinical Responsibilities

• The post-holder will be expected to undertake 3 cardiology clinics each week (4 hours each), and to see predominantly new patients with some follow-up capacity built in. We would encourage colleagues to develop specialty clinics, provided that they are of clinical relevance to the service and local needs.
• There is a commitment to adequate levels of secretarial cover on each site. Consultants are provided with sufficient office space and IT support.
• We provide five-day ward consultation services on both sites. Consultants participate in a rota to see ward referrals at UHL. We endeavour to see all referrals within 24 hours of referral. The workload varies but a reasonable expectation would be to see an average of 10-15 ward patients per session.
• There is currently no on-call commitment.

Medical Education and Teaching
Candidates are expected to contribute to departmental educational meetings and clinical supervision of doctors in training.

Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
Undertake or supervise clinical audit and comply with Clinical Governance requirements.

Continuing Professional Development

• Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level.
• Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice, prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy, in line with the Trust's commitment to supporting revalidation, and a willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
• The Trust is committed to providing mentoring to newly appointed consultants.

Policy, Planning and Management

• Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care.
• Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines.
• Assist in the development of the Annual Service Plan for the Directorate and Division and participate in the strategic planning of the service.
• Comply with all Trust policies.

Qualifications (Essential)

• On the GMC Specialist Register for Cardiology or CCT for Cardiology or within six months of obtaining CCT at interview date
• MBBS or equivalent
• Fully Registered with the GMC and hold a License to Practice
• MRCP or equivalent
• Specialist qualification in Cardiology

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
• Other degrees, e.g. BSc MSc, MD
• Sub specialist interest

Clinical Experience (Essential)

• Completed registrar training

Clinical Experience (Desirable)

• Experience of working as an independent consultant

Clinical Audit (Essential)

• Thorough understanding of medical audit
• Undertaken and completed audits

Clinical Audit (Desirable)

• Experience as audit lead

Teaching Experience (Essential)

• Experience of postgraduate/undergraduate/interdisciplinary teaching

Teaching Experience (Desirable)

• Higher qualification in medical education
• Evidence of having developed novel educational methods or courses
• Evidence of training and experience as an educational supervisor

Management and Administrative Experience (Essential)

• Understand NHS funding arrangements
• Evidence of contribution to service development or improvement

Management and Administrative Experience (Desirable)

• Higher qualifications in management

IT Skills (Essential)

• Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• Ability to use patient information systems

Other Attributes (Essential)

• Effective communicator, verbal and written
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates leadership and organisational skills
• Evidence of interest/training in management
• Will pursue personal professional development
• Will contribute to Departmental/Trust management and assist with Departmental/Trust development
• Aware of equal opportunities issues
• Recent experience/familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices
• Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships
• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop staff

Other Attributes (Desirable)

• Has experience of committee work and prepared to undertake committee work

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 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.

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

Employer details
Employer name: Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address: University Hospital Lewisham, Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6LH, United Kingdom
For questions about the job, contact: Dr William Eysenck, Clinical Lead for Cardiology, william.eysenck@nhs.net, 02031926283

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