Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated Locum Consultant Cardiologist with a specialist interest in Heart Failure and Complex Devices to join our high-performing team of 17 consultants at the University Hospitals Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB). We are seeking a clinician with expertise in advanced heart failure management, device therapy (including complex pacing and ICD/CRT implantation), and an enthusiasm for service development within this expanding subspecialty. Additional complementary interests--such as advanced echocardiography, cardiac CT/MRI, EP, or inherited cardiac conditions--are welcomed. This post is offered as a fixed-term appointment to provide maternity leave cover until June 2027, supporting the delivery and continuity of our heart failure and complex device services. The successful candidate will contribute to the ongoing development of high-quality clinical care within the department, working closely with the existing heart failure and device consultants to maintain and enhance service provision. The Derby & Burton Heart Centre is one of the UK's largest non-surgical cardiology units, serving a population of over one million across Derbyshire and East Staffordshire.

Main duties of the job
UHDB provides state-of-the-art facilities for the investigation and management of cardiovascular disease. Key features include:

• Two modern interim cardiac catheter laboratories (Philips/Siemens) delivering PCI and pacing services.
• Approximately 1,300 PCI procedures annually, including 24/7 PPCI with around 400 primary PCI cases per year.
• Full capability for complex coronary intervention: rotablation, IVUS, OCT, FFR, and a dedicated CTO service.
• We are currently undertaking a significant expansion, which includes a purpose-built pacing laboratory and three state-of-the-art interventional labs due to open at the Royal Derby Hospital in July 2026.

Our clinical measurement and echocardiography department is fully BSE-accredited, offering comprehensive TTE, TOE, and DSE services. Cross-sectional imaging is delivered in partnership with Radiology, supported by modern CT and MRI scanners (including a new 16cm detector cardiac CT installed in near future). Additional facilities include:

• Coronary Care Units
• Ambulatory Heart Failure Unit
• Day-case unit
• Dedicated cardiology wards

We maintain strong MDT links with regional cardiothoracic centres at Glenfield Hospital (Leicester) and the Trent Cardiac Centre (Nottingham). UHDB is also a major teaching centre for the University of Nottingham and has an excellent track record in NIHR cardiovascular research recruitment.

About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Job responsibilities
The appointed consultant will join two existing heart failure and device specialists, working closely with the echocardiography and clinical measurement teams. Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering and expanding specialist heart failure and complex device services, including device implantation and followup.
• Developing a robust general cardiology practice alongside subspecialty commitments.
• Contributing to the growth of advanced imaging services in line with NICE CG95 (if relevant to the candidates skillset).
• Participating in a 1:6 / 1:10 general cardiology oncall rota, covering CCU and cardiology wards across sites.
• No general internal medicine commitment.
• Supporting education, training, and research within the department.

Please refer to the full job description, job plan, and person specification attached to the advert for further details.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS/MBCHC or Equivalent
• Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
• MRCP or equivalent higher qualification

Desirable

• Additional higher medical / scientific degree (MD/Phd)
• Specialist Registration OR Eligible for entry on GMC Specialist Register within 6 months OR within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Cardiology

Management
Essential

• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance

Desirable

• Attended a management/leadership course for consultants

Teaching / Audit
Essential

• Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates
• Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees
• Experience of and commitment to clinical audit and/or Quality Improvement Projects (QIP)
• Evidence and ability to assess and apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice
• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty

Desirable

• Specific teaching qualification
• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
• Attended a recognised teaching training course

Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Trained in all aspects of Cardiology and be fully trained in insertion of biventricular pacing and ICDs.
• Wide experience in Cardiology and management of patients with brady pacing and complex devices.
• Completed advanced specialist area module in Heart Failure
• Evidence of independent clinical practice
• Experienced in making clinical decisions and managing risk.

Desirable

• 1 year NHS experience
• Interest in Inherited Cardiac conditions
• Interest in an area of the specialty complimentary to existing consultants

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.

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.

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