# Consultant Cardiologist - General cardiology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-cardiologist-general-cardiology/c280375b-f387-40d6-99b2-48cf31b51f8b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-cardiologist-general-cardiology/c280375b-f387-40d6-99b2-48cf31b51f8b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust - **Town:** Wolverhampton - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Cardiology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent: on call - **Closing date:** 2026-06-11T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-21T12:31:27.253Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Birmingham_Black_Country/Wolverhampton/The_Royal_Wolverhampton_NHS_Trust/Cardiology/Cardiology-v7993371 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7993371?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic and innovative team at the Royal Wolverhampton Hospital NHS Trust.  The post holder will, in conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, provide general cardiology, and play a full part in the out-of-hours On-Call service for the department. . ### Main duties of the job We are expanding our consultant body and are looking for a general consultant cardiologist to work as part of our team.  We need someone who will work well within our team to enhance the existing service.  You would be joining an enthusiastic team. The successful applicant will be part of a 1:17 week cardiology ward weekday on-call rota when normal activities are cancelled. It is anticipated that an average of 10 - 12 patients would be seen by the post holder per clinic these would be a mixture of new and review cases.  The post holder will take part in the cardiology ward cover and 1:17 weeks will spend a week based on the ward and on-call for ward patients.  There are 43 beds on the cardiology ward. The ward on-call and the emergency PCI on-call rotas have been separated out and weekend ward rounds are undertaken by the non-PCI consultants to enable the PCI consultant to focus on PCI.  The on-call elements of this post will be discussed after appointment and reflected in the agreed job plan with the individual.  In line with the Royal College of Physician’s guidance discussions will include the option of time off in lieu or additional duties being paid. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will work closely with Consultant Colleagues and with the current Cardiology Lead acting as a mentor to the newly appointed locum consultant if desired. There are 12 middle grade funded posts in the Cardiology Directorate of which 5 are training posts and are allocated by the Deanery.  There are 4 FY2’s assigned to the cardiology department, 1 core trainee and 1 specialty doctor and 3 ANP. There is also 1 research fellow. The on-call ward week will be supported by a middle grade as well as the specialty doctors and FY2’s and ANPs. ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic and innovative team at the Royal Wolverhampton Hospital NHS Trust.  The post holder will, in conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, provide general cardiology, and play a full part in the out-of-hours On-Call service for the department. . ## Job Description We are expanding our consultant body and are looking for a general consultant cardiologist to work as part of our team.  We need someone who will work well within our team to enhance the existing service.  You would be joining an enthusiastic team. The successful applicant will be part of a 1:17 week cardiology ward weekday on-call rota when normal activities are cancelled. It is anticipated that an average of 10 - 12 patients would be seen by the post holder per clinic these would be a mixture of new and review cases.  The post holder will take part in the cardiology ward cover and 1:17 weeks will spend a week based on the ward and on-call for ward patients.  There are 43 beds on the cardiology ward. The ward on-call and the emergency PCI on-call rotas have been separated out and weekend ward rounds are undertaken by the non-PCI consultants to enable the PCI consultant to focus on PCI.  The on-call elements of this post will be discussed after appointment and reflected in the agreed job plan with the individual.  In line with the Royal College of Physician’s guidance discussions will include the option of time off in lieu or additional duties being paid. ## Responsibilities The post holder will work closely with Consultant Colleagues and with the current Cardiology Lead acting as a mentor to the newly appointed locum consultant if desired. There are 12 middle grade funded posts in the Cardiology Directorate of which 5 are training posts and are allocated by the Deanery.  There are 4 FY2’s assigned to the cardiology department, 1 core trainee and 1 specialty doctor and 3 ANP. There is also 1 research fellow.The on-call ward week will be supported by a middle grade as well as the specialty doctors and FY2’s and ANPs. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Extensive experience in the management of Heart Failure. ### Educational Qualifications **Essential** - Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC. 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