# Consultant Cardiologist Interest Autonomic Dysfunction& Heart Failure > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-cardiologist-interest-autonomic-dysfunctionand-heart-failure/78a62f76-be54-408a-86db-1f1ab382037a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-cardiologist-interest-autonomic-dysfunctionand-heart-failure/78a62f76-be54-408a-86db-1f1ab382037a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Northern General Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Cardiology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 10 sessions per week - **Closing date:** 2026-11-07T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-15T16:01:06.774Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Sheffield/Sheffield_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Cardiology/Cardiology-v8336893 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8336893?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking to appoint a Consultant Cardiologist with specialist interests in autonomic cardiovascular disorders (including POTS, syncope, and orthostatic hypotension) and heart failure. This is a substantive post, based at the Northern General Hospital Campus. We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers. Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues. Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered. ### Main duties of the job The appointee will, together with another Consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of the autonomic dysfunction and syncope services within Cardiology. This will include supporting the specialist nurses within the service. They will also join the team of heart failure consultants. There may be additional opportunity for sessions in specialised imaging, depending on the candidate. The appointee will participate in the “on call” commitment for general cardiology, on a pro rata basis, acting as a non-invasive cardiologist (there is a separate interventional rota). The person appointed will take their equal share in providing emergency cover and will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence. The appointee will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues and assist on occasions throughout the region. They will also contribute to the ward cover rotas. The appointee will be expected to take part in the administrative work relevant to their clinical commitment and to contribute to the work of the Directorate. The appointee will also be expected to take an active part in Clinical Audit and will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan. The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview. Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Research **Essential** - Ability to critically assess published research and put it into practice **Desirable** - Experience in clinical research, research governance and research ethics - Evidence of publication in the field of Ischaemic Heart Diseases ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a license to practice - Name on the specialist register or eligible within 6 months of the date of interview - MRCP or equivalent **Desirable** - Awarded MD or PhD or equivalent ### Clinical Experience **Essential** - Good general training and experience at StR level or equivalent in Cardiology, as required for UK CCST - Ability in, and experience of, providing an expert opinion in elective and emergency cardiology cases - Subspecialty training in Heart Failure - Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team. - Experience in managing autonomic dysfunction in specialist clinics **Desirable** - Experience in advanced imaging (CT and/or CMR) - Extensive experience in managing heart failure ### Personal attributes **Essential** - Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values - Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in spoken and written English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate - The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC’ good medical practice (2013). ### Teaching and training **Essential** - Experience of teaching medical students and junior medical staff **Desirable** - Evidence of achievement in education or training ### Clinical governance and audit **Essential** - Understand the principles of clinical governance - Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management ### Management and Administration **Essential** - Understanding of current issues within the NHS - Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management and its importance in ensuring a coherent clinical service. ### Continuous Professional Development **Essential** - Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months **Desirable** - Maintenance of a CPD diary/portfolio ## Documents - [staff benefits (pdf, 2.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2420) - [information for candidates (pdf, 496.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2162) - [26-220 jd consultant cardiologist (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10695523) - [26-220 ps consultant cardiologist (pdf, 263.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10660611) - [applicants - how we use your information (pdf, 87.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2165) - [getting to work at sheffield teaching hospitals (pdf, 212.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2163) - [policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 124.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2211) - [a guide to using artificial intelligence and with your personal statement (pdf, 163.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2894) - [candidate application best practice guide - please read before completing your application (pdf, 304.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2161) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.