Job overview
Applications are invited for a full time Consultant Cardiologist at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. The Trust is seeking to appoint a Substantive Consultant Cardiologist with a special interest in heart failure and either cardiac imaging or device implantation. The duties of this post are currently being undertaken by a locum appointment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder can expect the opportunity to work with a group of dynamic and highly motivated colleagues. The successful applicant will require a broad clinical knowledge and experience of managing General Cardiology patients as this post includes Coronary Care Unit ward rounds, outpatient clinics, reviewing in-patient referrals and participating in the General Cardiology on call rota covering both acute hospital sites and providing Advice and Guidance and electronic triage of GP referrals.
The successful candidate will work sessions at Queens Hospital and King George Hospital in accordance with their agreed job plan and will participle in General Cardiology on-call. Applicants must have full GMC Registration. The interview date is to be confirmed.
If you wish to discuss this post, please contact Dr Afzal Sohaib, Consultant Cardiologist and Clinical Lead in Cardiology at BHRUT on afzal.sohaib1@nhs.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Abi O - Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4460
Please note that this advert may close prior to the advertised closing date, to streamline shortlisting process
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Qualification is MB BS & MRCP (or equivalent)
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
- Completed subspecialty modular training in heart failure and cardiac imaging (for candidates who qualified before the current sub-speciality modules system >5 years of consultant level experience in these areas is considered equivalent)
Desirable
- Potential accreditation or independence in any of the following: TOE, stress echo, coronary angiography, CT coronary angiography reporting , Permanent Pacing .
- MSc, MD or PhD
- If specialist interest is in devices, BHRS, EHRA or IBHRE accreditation
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This advert is for Cardiology Consultant- Interest in Heart Failure & Device Implantation with Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust in Romford, London, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Cardiology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 19 Aug 2026.
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