# Locum Consultant in Cardiology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-consultant-in-cardiology/5c4f7a2d-ae03-40a9-adf1-d23a1c8ec1c6 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-consultant-in-cardiology/5c4f7a2d-ae03-40a9-adf1-d23a1c8ec1c6.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Dorset County Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Cardiology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 per annum - this is a 12 month fixed term contract - **Contract type:** 12 months (A 12 month fixed term contract with a 1 in 6 week on call commitment) - **Employment type:** Full time - 10 sessions per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-11T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-28T09:40:57.877Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Dorchester/Dorset_County_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Cardiology/Cardiology-v8290063 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8290063?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dchft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant in Cardiology based at Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust. The post holder along with their fellow Consultant colleagues, will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive Cardiology service to the Trust and the local community, a 24/7 cardiology On-Call service which requires a 1 in 6 commitment. The post will also entail supporting the pacing and complex devise service at Dorset County Hospital. Enquiries are welcomed by Dr Edney Boston-Griffiths on:- - +44(0)1305 255395 - edney.boston-griffiths1@nhs.net ### Main duties of the job This is a 12 month fixed term, full time (10 PA) post based at Dorset County Hospital. The post holder, with their 6 Consultant colleagues, will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive Cardiology service to the Trust and the local community and be part of the 24/7 cardiology On- Call service that requires a 1 in 6 week rota commitment. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities This 12 month fixed term post will also entail supporting the pacing and complex devise service at Dorset County Hospital. ### 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 ### Experience **Essential** - At least 7 years clinical experience in Cardiology at SHO and SPR level or equivalent - Experience demonstrating potential ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant - Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department - Experience in the use of multiple PFA systems - Independence in complex pacing including conduction system pacing ### Skills & Abilities **Essential** - Willingness and ability to fulfil the general service elements of the job description - Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfil the specialty and sub-specialty elements of the job as in the job description and technical specification - Up to date devices accreditation ### Teaching & Communication **Essential** - Evidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the post - Ability to present effectively to an audience - Ability to communicate effectively ### Team Working & Service Development **Essential** - Evidence of leadership and service development - Ability to develop effective working relationships and team working ### Education, Qualifications & Training **Essential** - Full GMC Registration - Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed CCT due date must be within 6 months of interview) - CESAR (within 6 months for completion) - An appropriate higher surgical/medical qualification - European Community Rights ### Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance **Essential** - Evidence of understanding of clinical governance - Knowledge of and direct involvement in audit - Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement in research ### Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision **Essential** - Evidence of general management training and skills appropriate for this post - Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust - Knowledge of organisational aspects of the NHS ## Documents - [dorset map (pdf, 59.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=683) - [trust values (pdf, 678.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1050) - [dbs code of practice (pdf, 54.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=682) - [the nhs constitution (pdf, 568.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1051) - [advice for candidates (pdf, 110.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=689) - [locum consultant cardiology (pdf, 622.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10647826) - [dch recruitment information pack (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2819) - [guidance regarding disabled staff (pdf, 96.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=684) - [car parking information for employees (pdf, 225.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=680) - [joint strategy - dorset county hospital and dorset healthcare (pdf, 6.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2899) ## 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.