North West Anglia NHS Foundation TrustConsultant Cardiologist with interest in Heart Failure & PacingThe closing date is 05 August 2026Job summaryWe are seeking a proactive and motivated Consultant Cardiologist with an interest in Heart Failure and Pacing and a passion in providing high quality patient centred cardiology services across our acute hospitals, Peterborough City Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital. We are delighted that you are taking the time to consider this post.
You will be a valued member of an inclusive and supportive multidisciplinary team that works collaboratively to deliver inpatient and outpatient Heart Failure services across our hospital sites. Supported by a specialist team of 12 Cardiology consultants, specialist nurses and an experienced Cardiac Physiology team, you will be leading the development of the new Heart Failure Hub at Peterborough City Hospital.
As our new innovative Consultant Cardiologist, you will lead the development of the complex pacing service for the North of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Integrated System. You will provide specialist knowledge and skills in device implantation from brady pacing to complex pacing.
Upon commencing, you will be mentored by the Clinical Lead as well as being allocated a Trust mentor. We will offer secretarial support and office space.
We are committed to supporting your career in an environment where your skills and initiatives are valued. You will show evidence of continuing education to broaden knowledge and skills and develop professionally. We respect your wellbeing and we are open to flexibility in your working patterns.
Main duties of the job- Deliver high quality, patient centred care.
- Expand and deliver heart failure services.
- Contribute to general cardiology services, including outpatients' clinics and inpatient ward work as consultant of the week and reviewing outlying patients with cardiac conditions.
- Pacemaker implantation
- Shared responsibility for the day-to-day management of the service and participation in strategic planning
- Active involvement in MDT meetings and directorate clinical governance activity
- Teaching, training and participation in continuing medical education.
About usNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is a large, complex organisation serving a diverse population across multiple sites. We are committed to delivering high quality, safe and effective care, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and clinical leadership.
You will be joining a supportive and collaborative senior leadership community, working closely with clinical and corporate colleagues to address key priorities and challenges. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a rapid, visible difference at a critical time, improving care, strengthening standards, and embedding a positive, accountable culture.
Date posted: 08 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 176-Med-8103558
Job locations: Peterborough City Hospital, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesThe job plan is anticipated to contain 10 programmed activities, 8.5 PA's of direct clinical care and 1.5 SPA's per week. You will be required to work across Peterborough City Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Huntingdon. Travel between sites will be suitably reimbursed. We are open to consider alternative job content on a personal basis.
You will be joining the Consultant rota on a 1:7 weekend ward rounds as following consultant of the week model. Currently, there are no on call commitments; however, it is expected that the cardiology team moves towards providing 24/7 cover.
You will contribute to general cardiology services including outpatients clinics and inpatient ward work as consultant of the week as well as reviewing outlying patients with cardiac conditions. You will share responsibility for the day-to-day management of the service ad participation on strategic planning.
You will be expected to attend the multidisciplinary team meetings and the clinical governance activity across the directorate.
Teaching and training junior members of staff are essential to your professional activity as well as participating in continuing medical education.
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe job plan is anticipated to contain 10 programmed activities, 8.5 PA's of direct clinical care and 1.5 SPA's per week. You will be required to work across Peterborough City Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Huntingdon. Travel between sites will be suitably reimbursed. We are open to consider alternative job content on a personal basis.
You will be joining the Consultant rota on a 1:7 weekend ward rounds as following consultant of the week model. Currently, there are no on call commitments; however, it is expected that the cardiology team moves towards providing 24/7 cover.
You will contribute to general cardiology services including outpatients clinics and inpatient ward work as consultant of the week as well as reviewing outlying patients with cardiac conditions. You will share responsibility for the day-to-day management of the service ad participation on strategic planning.
You will be expected to attend the multidisciplinary team meetings and the clinical governance activity across the directorate.
Teaching and training junior members of staff are essential to your professional activity as well as participating in continuing medical education.
Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential- MRCP or qualification at an equivalent level
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register or, be within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview or, provide GMC eligibility for entry on the Specialist Register
Desirable- Postgraduate academic degree
ExperienceEssential- Broad range of experience in cardiology BHRS or equivalent accreditation in device implantation
- Ability to offer and be accountable for independent and expert opinion
- Demonstrate an interest and commitment to the speciality
- Experience of teaching medical students, doctors in training and other AHPs
- Teaching Course
Desirable- Experience in organising educational activities
Key Skills/AbilitiesEssential- Show engagement with clinical governance and have open approach to learning from mistakes
- Show evidence of situational awareness and good decision making
- Evidence of making change in practice for patient good
- Participation in research
- Ability to critically appraise published evidence
Desirable- Published papers and original work in peer reviewed journals
OtherEssential- Fulfil Trust values: We put patients first We are actively respectful We seek to improve and develop We are caring and compassionate We work positively together
- Computer literacy and general IT skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of and insight into all domains in GMC "Good Medical Practice"
- Awareness of core values of NHS constitution
- Evidence of engagement with appraisal and revalidation
- Up to date and aware of own training needs
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 informationDisclosure 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).Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential- MRCP or qualification at an equivalent level
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register or, be within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview or, provide GMC eligibility for entry on the Specialist Register
Desirable- Postgraduate academic degree
ExperienceEssential- Broad range of experience in cardiology BHRS or equivalent accreditation in device implantation
- Ability to offer and be accountable for independent and expert opinion
- Demonstrate an interest and commitment to the speciality
- Experience of teaching medical students, doctors in training and other AHPs
- Teaching Course
Desirable- Experience in organising educational activities
Key Skills/AbilitiesEssential- Show engagement with clinical governance and have open approach to learning from mistakes
- Show evidence of situational awareness and good decision making
- Evidence of making change in practice for patient good
- Participation in research
- Ability to critically appraise published evidence
Desirable- Published papers and original work in peer reviewed journals
OtherEssential- Fulfil Trust values: We put patients first We are actively respectful We seek to improve and develop We are caring and compassionate We work positively together
- Computer literacy and general IT skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of and insight into all domains in GMC "Good Medical Practice"
- Awareness of core values of NHS constitution
- Evidence of engagement with appraisal and revalidation
- Up to date and aware of own training needs
Employer detailsEmployer name: North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Peterborough City Hospital, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/
Employer detailsEmployer name: North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Peterborough City Hospital, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Clinical Lead for Cardiology
Jonathan Evans
jonathan.evans3@nhs.net
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