# Locum Consultant in Cardiology with a specialist interest in Imaging

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** London
- **Region:** London
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Medical doctor
- **Speciality:** Cardiology
- **Grade:** Consultant
- **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 per annum plus £2,162 London Weighting
- **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover)
- **Employment type:** Full time - 10 sessions per week (PA's)
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-09T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-24T13:12:30.658Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Royal_Free_London_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Cardiology/Cardiology-v8157857
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8157857?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.royalfree.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

This post covers a period of maternity leave (12-month FTC), with an anticipated start date of October 2026. The role will provide general cardiology cover, with a specialist interest in cardiac imaging (CT and echocardiography), and will include support for the cardio-obstetric service. The post holder will also contribute to CAS (Clinical Assessment Service) triage and will be expected to support the department's GP Cardiology service, for which internal cover arrangements are currently being identified and will be confirmed prior to the post holder's start date or at job planning.

### Main duties of the job

It is expected that the applicant is trained in general cardiology with a specialist interest and experience in cardiac imaging. Experience of, and an interest in, cardio-obstetric / obstetric cardiology services is required, given the requirement to support this service as part of the post. The cardiology consultant body will support the successful candidate's continued professional development in these areas.

The primary objectives of the department that this post is intended to support are: 1. To provide excellence in patient experience and safety 2. To support the general cardiology outpatient and imaging services 3. To support the cardio-obstetric service 4. To support CAS triage and the GP Cardiology service 5. To support the Royal Free Hospital in remaining a strong organisation

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Experience of, and interest in, cardio-obstetric / obstetric cardiology services

**Desirable**

- Sub-specialty experience in pulmonary hypertension.
- Active participation in research
- Experience in service transformation & clinical leadership

### Skills and aptitudes

**Essential**

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

### Personal Qualities & attributes

**Essential**

- Good interpersonal skills
- Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic
- Caring attitude to patients

### Education & professional Qualifications

**Essential**

- Full registration with GMC Specialist Register with complete CCT / CESR registration
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- Sub-specialty expertise in cardiac imaging (echocardiography and/or cardiac CT)

**Desirable**

- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
- Experience of working in UK healthcare

## Documents

- [fr (pdf, 144.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10459702)
- [12m ftc jd (pdf, 592.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10459700)
- [person spec (pdf, 344.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10484120)
- [allied health professional - benefits, about rfl, shared commitments and governing objectives (pdf, 627.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2752)

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