Locum Consultant in Cardiology

Job summary

Locum Consultant in Cardiology with a specialist interest in echocardiography, heart valve disease and general cardiology We are looking for an individual to fill this replacement post within the Cardiology Department at the Leeds General Infirmary. The echocardiography and valve service is led by Dr Dominik Schlosshan together with Dr Ananth Kidambi, Dr Kate Gatenby and Dr James ONeill. The purpose of this appointment is to continue core cardiology clinical activity following departure, and support further expansion and innovation within of the echocardiography, support for the structural valve disease programme and valve services. The successful applicant must hold a CCST or equivalent, and have completed higher specialist training (or equivalent).

Main duties of the job

Applicants must be eligible to apply for inclusion on the specialist register. Applicants should have well-established clinical skills in cardiology, with particular expertise in echocardiography and valvular heart disease. Independence in transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) is essential, and experience in independent stress echocardiography reporting is desirable. Significant experience in the advanced management of valvular heart disease, including multidisciplinary team working, is required. Experience or an interest in TOE for structural valve interventions would be advantageous. Applicants with experience across multiple cardiac imaging modalities are particularly encouraged. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate education is expected, and an interest in research would be advantageous. Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact one of the following: Dr Dominik Schlosshan Lead for cardiac Imaging, dominik.schlosshan@nhs.net Dr Kate Gatenby, Lead Clinician kate.gatenby@nhs.net Dr Andrew Hogarth, Clinical Director, andrew.hogarth@nhs.net INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD FACE TO FACE.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Details

• Date posted: 16 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 6 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 001163
• Job locations: Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Why you should join our Team

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in the UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the north.

In Cardio-Respiratory CSU, we aim to be a fair and supportive CSU with positive, caring teams who are champions of the Leeds Way values.

What you will bring to the role

CCT (or within 6 months of) in Cardiology or equivalent qualification

Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.

Eligibility to work in the UK.

Is up to date and fit to practise safely

Should have completed a recognised training programme in Cardiology.

Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Cardiology and particularly in assessment and management of valvular disease.

Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.

Evidence of experience at a high level in transthoracic and transoesophageal echo (either holding or actively working towards recognised accreditation).

Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.

All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues

Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.

Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.

Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.

Eligible for entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:

CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors

European qualification equivalent to CCT

Evidence of experience in cardiac MRI and interventional TOE to support structural intervention. Some experience of cardiac CT to plan structural intervention (desirable)

Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.(desirable)

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

For questions about this job, contact:

Dr Dominik Schlosshan Lead for cardiac Imaging, dominik.schlosshan@nhs.net Dr Kate Gatenby, Lead Clinician kate.gatenby@nhs.net Dr Andrew Hogarth, Clinical Director, andrew.hogarth@nhs.net

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.