Locum Consultant Cardiologist in Complex Cardiac Devices
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Locum Consultant Cardiologist in Complex Cardiac Devices
The closing date is 22 November 2026
This is a full-time 10 PA position, covering a one-year sabbatical, with additional sessions according to the post holder's skill set.
A typical week will include 2-3 sessions of device implantation, together with outpatient, multidisciplinary and other clinical activity reflecting the post holder's complementary specialist interest. For a candidate with expertise in heart failure, this may include heart failure clinics and multidisciplinary working with acute and community specialist nursing teams. For a candidate with imaging expertise, it may include cardiac MRI, cardiac CT or advanced echocardiography. The final job plan will be agreed according to the successful candidate's skills and the needs of the service, with activity delivered across Trust sites.
There is a 1:9 consultant of the week rota (including weekends), covering WHH and QEQM, and a 1:8 emergency pacing rota.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be competent in complex cardiac device implantation and in the follow-up and management of patients with simple and complex devices. They will understand the recognition and management of device-related complications, including infection, and the indications and pathways for lead extraction.
Cardiac device implantation and the continuing development of the Trust's device service will form the principal specialist component of the post. The post holder will contribute to device multidisciplinary meetings, governance, service development, training and the introduction of newer implantation techniques.
The remainder of the specialist job plan will reflect the successful candidate's complementary expertise. A candidate with heart failure expertise may contribute to inpatient and outpatient heart failure care and provide clinical leadership and support to the established specialist nursing teams. A candidate with appropriate cardiac imaging skills may undertake cardiac MRI, cardiac CT or advanced echocardiography and contribute to the development of those services.
Complementary expertise in areas such as inherited cardiac conditions, maternal cardiology, adult congenital heart disease or cardio-oncology would also be welcomed where this supports a coherent job plan and the needs of the wider cardiology service.
About Us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be competent in complex cardiac device implantation and in the follow-up and management of patients with simple and complex devices. They will understand the recognition and management of device-related complications, including infection, and the indications and pathways for lead extraction.
Cardiac device implantation and the continuing development of the Trusts device service will form the principal specialist component of the post. The post holder will contribute to device multidisciplinary meetings, governance, service development, training and the introduction of newer implantation techniques.
The remainder of the specialist job plan will reflect the successful candidates complementary expertise. A candidate with heart failure expertise may contribute to inpatient and outpatient heart failure care and provide clinical leadership and support to the established specialist nursing teams. A candidate with appropriate cardiac imaging skills may undertake cardiac MRI, cardiac CT or advanced echocardiography and contribute to the development of those services.
Complementary expertise in areas such as inherited cardiac conditions, maternal cardiology, adult congenital heart disease or cardio-oncology would also be welcomed where this supports a coherent job plan and the needs of the wider cardiology service.
Person Specification
Qualification & Training
Full GMC Registration
CCT Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), IELTS, or graduate of a UK Medical School qualification (MRCP or equivalent)
Working NHS experience
Skills & Experience
Experienced in general clinical cardiology and emergency cardiac care
Demonstrable expertise in complex cardiac device implantation, with recognised accreditation or equivalent evidence of independent competence.
Experienced in the follow-up and management of patients with simple and complex cardiac devices, including the recognition and management of device-related complications
Expertise in either heart failure or cardiac imaging, appropriate to the candidate's proposed complementary specialist interest.
Expertise or accreditation in heart failure, cardiac MRI, cardiac CT or advanced echocardiography, as applicable to the candidate's proposed specialist interest.
Experience in inherited cardiac conditions, maternal cardiology, adult congenital heart disease or cardio-oncology.
Experience of device-related service development, governance, research or training
Clinical Governance
Consistently safe and aware of cultural /team/personal influences on safety
Reassuringly professional
Listens and communicates clearly
Understands the role of audit and adverse incident reporting
Previous experience of audit/service improvement projects/complaint management
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trust Wide - QEQM (Margate) and WHH (Ashford)
Trust Wide - QEQM (Margate) and WHH (Ashford)
