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Interventional Consultant Cardiologist

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
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Location
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 £105,504 - £139.882 per annum
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Consultant
Deadline
11 Jul 2025
Contract Type
Permanent: Opportunity to work up to 12PA job plan
Posted Date
11 Jun 2025

Job overview

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Interventional Consultant Cardiologist to join our innovative cardiology team. As a Consultant Cardiologist at University Hospitals Plymouth, you will play a vital role in delivering top-quality cardiology services in a supportive and collaborative environment.

This position is designed to enhance the provision of secondary cardiology care, including outpatient services, to the local population in Devon and Cornwall. The job requires a basic 10 PA (Planned Activities) job plan, with potential for additional negotiations regarding specific sub-speciality interests in alignment with the strategic objectives of the Cardiology Service.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the Directorate's educational and audit program, including monthly CME/audit meetings and weekly teaching sessions for junior staff. University Hospital Plymouth's commitment to undergraduate teaching for both medical and dental students, including tertiary care modules in conjunction with Plymouth University, is evident in outstanding teaching facilities on-site.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Care:Diagnose and manage patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions. Perform and interpret diagnostic tests such as echocardiograms, ECGs, and cardiac MRIs. Provide outpatient and inpatient care, including consultations and follow-up appointments. Lead and participate in ward rounds, ensuring comprehensive patient care.

Procedural Work:

Conduct interventional procedures such as angiography, angioplasty, and pacemaker implantation.Ensure all procedures are performed to the highest standards of safety and quality.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration:

Work closely with other healthcare professionals, including nurses, radiologists, and surgeons, to provide integrated care.

Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.

Teaching and Training:

Provide education and training to junior doctors, medical students, and other healthcare staff.Participate in continuing professional development (CPD) and clinical governance initiatives.

Research and Development:

Engage in clinical research to advance the field of cardiology. Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.

Management and Leadership:

Take on leadership roles within the department, contributing to service development and improvement. Participate in the management of the cardiology department, including rota planning and resource allocation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Proposed Job Plan

The job plan below is a proposal covering the essential areas or cover. There will be an annual review of job plan with the SLD and SLM where additional roles and responsibilities can be agreed aligned with the Service Lines and Trust strategy.

The job plan will be reviewed after 6 months in post to ensure any additional roles and responsibilities are accurately recorded.

This is an example of a 10 PA post and as with any successful applicant, those wishing to work flexibly or any additional PAs would have their job plan discussed and individualised as part of team job planning with the Service Line Director/Manager.