Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Consultant in Cardiology WSI in Pacing
The closing date is 01 September 2026
Job summary
Consultant in Cardiology WSI in Pacing
We are seeking to recruit an innovative and progressive Consultant with an interest in pacing to join our Cardiology team. The appointee will cover our new hospital Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) during the on call with outpatient clinics at City hospital Birmingham and/or Sandwell General Hospital. Applications are welcomed from candidates with CCT (or equivalent) with an interest in Pacing who are on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register in Cardiology or who will be within six months of obtaining their CCT at the time of interview. In addition, applicants should demonstrate within their application that they are fully trained in general Cardiology, can manage Cardiology oncalls and can perform simple and complex pacing independently. This job is a substantive post.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will perform first class pacing (simple and complex devices) for elective outpatient cases and urgent inpatients including temporary pacing where required. The candidate will also perform on-calls for Cardiology wards and general cardiology 1 in 10 (with internal cover).
The appointee will cover clinics (general Cardiology & specialty), ward rounds and administration duties and will also provide flexible pacing cardiac catheter laboratory cover. The post will be based primarily at MMUH for ward rounds, pacing cath. lab and oncalls. The Trust has reconfigured its services in preparation for the implementation of the Right Care Right Here Programme and the post-holder therefore is required have outpatient work continuing on at least one of the other sites.
The appointee will take equal responsibility with existing Consultants for the proper functioning of the clinical service, working with clinical and managerial colleagues towards achieving and maintaining national maximum waiting times and developing clinical pathways.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Details
Date posted: 30 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 381-ME-7928219
Job locations: Smethwick
Address: Grove Lane, Smethwick, B66 2QT
Job responsibilities
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Essential- Entry on the Specialist Register in cardiology (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
Desirable
Clinical Experience:
Essential- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in cardiology
Desirable- Special interest that complements the existing consultants (e.g. EP, Subcut. ICD etc.)
Management and Administrative Experience:
Essential- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential- Experience of conducting clinical audit
Teaching and Training experience:
Essential- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
Desirable- Formal training in teaching
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience:
Essential- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable- Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to cardiology
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
Other Requirements:
Essential
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: Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address: Smethwick, Grove Lane, Smethwick, B66 2QT
Website: https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Specialty Lead & Consultant in Cardiology
Dr Vinoda Sharma
vinodasharma@nhs.net
01215443801
