Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiology
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (Plus two additional sessions)
- Job ref
- 050-WXM-CARDIO-0426
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wrexham Maelor Hospital
- Town
- Wrexham
- Salary
- £110,240 - £160,951 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/04/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 12/06/2026
Employer heading
Cardiologist with a Sub-Specialty Interest in Imaging
Consultant
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.
Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086
Job overview
Applications are invited for this post based at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The appointee will make up a team of six Consultant Cardiologists. This post has arisen from plans to reconfigure and strengthen our existing services. We are particularly seeking to strengthen our already well-developed services in cardiovascular imaging. Expertise in either of these areas would be particularly welcome. However, other subspecialty interests would also be considered and we would like to emphasise the indicative Job Plan can be modified to suit the successful applicant.
Main duties of the job
Together with the other Consultant Cardiology staff the post holder will provide the following:
- A comprehensive inpatient and outpatient cardiology service supported by other members of the department.
- Local and regional heart failure service.
- Local and regional cardiology service management development in collaboration with the BCUHB Cardiology Strategic Board.
- Professional supervision and teaching of junior medical staff.
- Contributions to local undergraduate and postgraduate activity.
- Participation in clinical audit, continuing professional development and clinical governance activities on a local, Health Board and All Wales basis.
- Development of research and professional interests.
- Adhere to the BCUHB policies and guidelines
Working for our organisation
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales’s largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff.
BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services for the population of North Wales, across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.
The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information which is currently under review with the RCP. If there are any required amendments these will be shared with all shortlisted candidates.
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.
Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying. Please contact:
Dr Rajesh Thaman Consultant Cardiologist
Tel: 03000 847591
Email: [email protected]
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Specialist Registration with a license to practice or within six months of obtaining a CCT at the time of the interview
- MRCP or equivalent
- Completed sub-specialty training curriculum in cardiac imaging
- To have obtained British Society of Echocardiography Accreditation or equivalent
- Evidence of substantial training in acute and general cardiology
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree
- Heart failure or Imaging Fellowship
- A postgraduate qualification in medical education
Experience
Essential criteria
- Written record on training and experience in all aspects of heart failure
- Written record on training and experience in all aspects of pacing and advanced device implantation and follow- up
- Evidence of participation in teaching and training
- Undergraduate teaching experience
- Completed audit of clinical work
Desirable criteria
- Management Experience
Knowledge and Ability
Essential criteria
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for all general cardiology patients
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the Cardiology Service
- Ability to innovate and introduce modern working practices
- Ability to work effectively with and influence medical colleagues
- Ability and willingness to work within the Health Board and NHS performance framework and targets
- Familiarity with NHS and Welsh Health Service
- Evidence of research in cardiology
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Good team working skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Desirable criteria
- Peer-reviewed publications
- Ongoing research interest
- Successful research grant applications
- Evidence of team leadership skills
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels when required
Desirable criteria
- Welsh speaker or willingness to learn the Welsh language
- Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Rajesh Thaman
- Job title
- Consultant Cardiologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 847591
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Abergele Hospital
LLanfair Road
Abergele
- Telephone
- 03000843798
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