Consultant in Cardiology

Job summary

Due to service expansion, we are inviting applications for a Consultant in Cardiology, with a sub-specialty interest in imaging (CT/cardiac MRI and/or advanced echo), although other interests will be considered. There is also the opportunity to support further development of specialist clinical services in Adult Congenital Heart Disease or Cardiomyopathy/Inherited Cardiac Conditions.

Whether you are embarking on your consultant career or looking for your next step, youll find a welcoming, ambitious and collaborative department. Youll be encouraged and supported in this varied role, where you can make a real impact through service development, teaching and research.

Devon provides the opportunity to build a rewarding and fulfilling clinical career while enjoying an outstanding quality of life. The region offers two national parks, dramatic coastlines, vibrant cultural cities and extensive outdoor activities.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

Job responsibilities

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.