Locum Consultant Cardiologist

2 days ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant Cardiologist to join our team at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. As a key member of our Clinical Decisions Unit, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and leading a team of medical professionals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide consultant-led cardiology services in the Clinical Decisions Unit, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety.
  • Develop and implement pathways for ambulatory care, admission avoidance, and streaming to appropriate services, improving patient outcomes and reducing hospital admissions.
  • Support the general cardiology service and be responsible for the care of patients within cardiology services across the trust, working closely with colleagues and other departments.
  • Supervise, teach, and train junior medical staff and medical students, promoting their professional development and ensuring they are equipped to provide high-quality patient care.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues on other sites within the trust to deliver an excellent service, sharing best practices and expertise to improve patient outcomes.
  • Undertake high-standard and timely managerial duties, including clinical administration, to support clinical care and ensure the smooth operation of the Clinical Decisions Unit.
  • Participate in research and quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of new treatments and services that improve patient care.
About Us

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is a leading healthcare provider in the East Midlands, delivering high-quality patient care and services to our local community. Our trust is committed to providing excellent patient care, improving health outcomes, and promoting health equality.

Person Specification

We are looking for a Consultant Cardiologist who possesses the following skills and qualities:

  • MB BS or equivalent qualification
  • Full GMC registration
  • Fully accredited for higher specialist training or eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date
  • MRCP/MRCS or equivalent
  • Current BLS certification
  • Excellent clinical skills and experience in cardiology, with a subspecialty interest
  • Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems and make timely and good clinical decisions
  • Comfortable with complex issues such as multisystem disease and frailty
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors
  • Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles
  • Ability to effectively organise, prioritise, and manage clinical workload
  • Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS
  • Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing, and persuasion skills)
  • Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues


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