Locum Consultant in Cardiology
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Closing date: 30 July 2026

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Cardiology Department at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust as a Locum EP Cardiology Consultant for a fixed period of 12 months.

We are seeking a highly motivated and committed clinician to join our dynamic cardiology team, working closely with colleagues across Acute Medicine, Oncology, Intensive Care and other medical specialties, including Elderly Care, where demand for cardiology input continues to grow.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will contribute to inpatient and outpatient care, support activity within the cardiac catheter laboratories both at Royal Surrey and Barts Health NHS Trust, and play an active role in the ongoing strategic development of our cardiology services.

Responsibilities will include participation in outpatient clinics, the consultant of the week rota, weekend ward cover rota, and provision of specialist expertise to the urgent and emergency care pathway. The post holder will join an established team of seven Consultants, one Associate Specialist, two SpRs, one Specialty Doctor, three SHOs and two FY1s.

About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.

We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.

To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Details
Date posted: 16 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum, dependent on experience
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 384-PD-EMF20951
Job locations: Royal Surrey Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XX

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the role, job plan and person specification.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Cardiology (or relevant specialty) via CCT (CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date) or Portfolio Pathway
• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP or Equivalent
• Provider status in ATLS/APLS/ALS or equivalent, or willingness to obtain within 6 months of interview date

Desirable

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for GIM

Experience
Essential

• Significant evidence of experience in clinical leadership
• Wide experience of Cardiology Medicine equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Cardiology
• Demonstrates the range, depth and breadth of competencies required as a general cardiologist
• Level III CMR accreditation (SCMR / ESC)

Desirable

• Out of Programme management experience (e.g deanery secondment) or equivalent

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 (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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Surrey Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Joint Clinical Director
Nikki Montalbano
01483571122