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Job summary

Main area
Cardiology
Grade
Consultant
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
10 sessions per week
Job ref
344-2781LCONWHH
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
William Harvey Hospital
Town
Ashford
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 Per annum (pro rata where applicable)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/08/2025 23:59

Employer heading

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Locum Consultant Cardiologist (with interests)

Consultant

Job overview

We are looking for an expert in Heart Failure, with linked skills in
cardiac MRI or complex device implantation. Expertise in
complementary areas such as Advanced Echocardiography,
Inherited Cardiac Conditions, Maternal and Congenital Heart
Disease or Cardio-oncology would be considered. This is a
substantive appointment within a team of 18 full time consultants
working across the organisation.

The Heart Failure service works closely with Kent Community
Health NHS Foundation Trust to deliver comprehensive inpatient
and outpatient services across the region.

Cardiology in East Kent Hospitals is one of the largest services in
the South East, and is the regional heart attack centre for Kent
and Medway, the 7th busiest in the UK.

 

Main duties of the job

This is a full-time 10 PA position, with additional sessions according to the post holder’s skill set.

A typical week includes general heart failure and speciality outpatient clinics, multi-disciplinary meetings with acute and community specialist nursing teams. According to skill mix, 2 – 3 sessions in clinical imaging, device implantation, or other linked clinical activity, delivered across all sites, will be expected.

The EKHUFT Heart Failure Service consists of a Lead Consultant (this post) and 7 Heart Failure Specialist Nurses, including independent nurse prescribers. There are strong links with the Kent Community Heath Heart Failure Service, and with inpatient and community rehab services. The Trust has delivered an ambulatory diuretic service for many years, now complemented by a full virtual ward service, including at home diuretics and remote monitoring. The post holder will possess skills to lead these services, and offer development in new areas of growth as we seek to deliver regional services locally, reducing the need for our patients to travel outside the East Kent where possible.

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 760,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there’s never been a better time to join us. 

Through our Family First scheme we pledge to find roles for partners of consultants offered a substantive post - For more information please visit https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/careers/family-first-scheme/ 

We also offer removal expenses (substantive positions), up to 32 days’ annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our ‘We care’ improvement journey, and medical education and research.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

[Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.]

Person specification

Skills and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experienced in all aspects of clinical cardiology and emergency cardiac care
  • Working NHS experience
  • Proficiency in management of heart failure
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of ICC, ACHD, cardio-oncology

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC Registration
  • CCT Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
  • Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), IELTS, or graduate of a UK Medical School qualification (MRCP or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
  • Research qualification or other post graduate degree
  • Higher degree in heart failure
  • Accreditation in complex device implantation
  • Cardiac MRI or other advanced imaging skills

Clinical Governance

Essential criteria
  • Consistently safe and aware of cultural /team/personal influences on safety
  • Reassuringly professional
  • Listens and communicates clearly
  • Understands the role of audit and adverse incident reporting
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience of audit/service improvement projects/complaint management

Other requirements

Essential criteria
  • This role requires an on-call commitment and travel across sites. Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to travel effectively between sites and reside within an hour of all sites when on call

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion is the leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion in the workplace.Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Prince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr James Rosengarten
Job title
Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist
Email address
[email protected]
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