Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Cardiologist with a special interest in Coronary Intervention at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. Candidates must hold a CCT in cardiology or be within six months of their CCT date at interview and be fully trained in performing Coronary Intervention.
Our Trust is one of the largest and busiest in the UK and we provide cardiology services to a catchment of c. 1,000,000.
Main duties of the job
This is a 10 PA post. As well as performing coronary intervention and contributing to the Primary PCI on call service there will be a contribution to general cardiology duties including ward work, clinics and Advice and Guidance. The post holder will be strongly encouraged to develop the academic potential of the service to support our new Medical School, to promote an academic ethos amongst all staff and where appropriate to carry out and encourage research projects.
Intending applicants may obtain further information and/or arrange a visit by contacting Dr Geraint Morton, Clinical Director - geraint.morton4@nhs.net; Dr Brijesh Anantharam - Consultant Interventional Cardiologist - b.anantharam1@nhs.net; or other consultants in the Department
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Details
- Date posted: 23 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: REF2330X
- Job locations: Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY, Southwick Hill Road, Portsmouth, England, PO6 3LY, United Kingdom, Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY, Southwick Hill Road, Portsmouth, England, PO6 3LY, United Kingdom, Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Portsmouth, England, PO6 3LY, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
PCI and on call
The PCI service is currently delivered by seven consultants. This will be the 8th post.
We provide a 24/7 primary PCI service to the people of West Sussex, East Hampshire, Portsmouth City and the Isle of Wight. The population served is approximately 1.25 million and we perform around 400 primary angioplasties and over 1200 interventions per annum. Daytime PCI currently takes place during 17 sessions per week including Saturday and is supported by 2 interventional fellows.
The 24/7 primary angioplasty service is supported by a cardiology middle grade rota. A rest period will be timetabled on the day following a night on call and for 1 or 2 days following a weekend on call. The new appointment will bring the out of hours on call rota to 1:8 weekends and 1:8.5 weekdays.
Pacing skills would be welcome and supported but are not essential.
Ward Cover
This post holder will cover new weekday admissions to the cardiology wards 1:9. The cardiologist, supported by a SpR and juniors is then responsible for the day-to-day management of these patients for the next 2 weeks before relinquishing ward duties for the next 6 weeks.
Responsibilities during the first weekend of ward cover include a ward round of patients admitted during the previous 5 days followed by a inpatient list in the cath lab on Saturday and availability for primary PCI. During these weekends, the interventionist will be responsible for general cardiology out of hours on call as well as PPCI. A CCU ward round, new admissions and review of other cardiology inpatients will be managed by a consultant colleague. A rest period will be timetabled on the Monday following a weekend on call during ward cover. Annual leave may be taken during the 3 week periods of ward cover only if appropriate cover is pre-arranged with colleagues.
Outpatients and Specialist Advice
The successful candidate will provide around 5 new patient clinics and 5 follow-up clinics in every 9 week cycle. Specialist Advice (A&G) will be performed once every 3 weeks.
Isle of Wight Partnership
As part of our partnership with the Isle of Wight the appointee will also contribute to the departmental commitment to support the cardiology service at St Marys Hospital on the Isle of Wight. This will be delivered through a combination of remote work and <10 days a year on the Isle of Wight.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months) or CESR. Evidence of appropriate experience in Coronary Intervention.
Desirable
- Demonstrable skills and experience in General cardiology and Coronary Intervention. Understanding of clinical risk management.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice. Higher professional training in Cardiology. The post holder should hold the MRCP (UK) or an equivalent qualification.
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This advert is for Consultant Interventional Cardiologist with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust in Portsmouth, South East, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Cardiology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 to £150,569 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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