Job summary
This is a great opportunity for those wishing to gain more experience in heart failure and cardiac imaging particularly stress echocardiography and TOE. In addition there is an opportunity to join the team at the National Amyloidosis centre to gain further experience in the rapidly growing area of cardiac amyloidosis.

Main duties of the job
To provide overall care for patients referred to and cared for by the cardiology service, including general cardiology inpatient care, outpatient care and cardiac imaging (echocardiography and CT), and to support the nursing and administration teams in delivering safe care. It is specifically anticipated that with their colleagues the post holder will provide the following services:

• General cardiology outpatient clinics.
• A specialist interest in Heart Failure
• Support for the amyloidosis service
• Contribute to the general cardiology on-call service, delivered as a Consultant Cardiologist On-call in the Week (CCOW)
• Contribute to relevant departmental MDTs and governance meetings.
• Support the department's audit programme.

About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please apply through our website.

Details
Date posted: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum plus £2,162 London Weighting
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 3 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 391-RFL-8157830
Job locations: Royal Free Hospital, London, NW3 2QG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential

• Full registration with GMC Specialist Register with complete CCT / CESR registration
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
• Experience of working in UK healthcare

Experience
Essential

• Sub-specialty experience in heart failure
• Experience of, and interest in, heart failure and amyloidosis

Desirable

• Sub-specialty experience in amyloidosis
• Active participation in research
• Experience in service transformation & clinical leadership

Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Caring attitude to patients
• Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic

Skills and aptitudes
Essential

• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Free Hospital, London, NW3 2QG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Service Lead for cardiology
Dr Niket Patel
niketpatel@nhs.net