Locum Cardiology Consultant with interest in Heart Failure
The closing date is 22 April 2026
We are seeking an enthusiastic locum cardiologist with an interest in Acute Heart Failure working across the Trust including our Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC). This post will support the existing team of interventional and non‑interventional cardiologists which at present delivers an elective and urgent service including 24/7 Primary PCI. There would be a commitment to a 1:6 weekend general cardiology on‑call which would include coronary care ward rounds, cardiology ward reviews and hospital referrals.
The post has no commitment to Acute General Medicine but does involve participation in a 1:9 Consultant Cardiologist of the week rota.
The post joins a dynamic team of cardiologists in delivering secondary Cardiology services for the North Cumbrian population. This developing department provides cardiology services to a local urban and rural population of approximately 320,000 people.
All successful candidates will be expected to submit documentation for the GMC Portfolio Pathway within 18 months of their start date.
Main duties of the job
* Provide Heart Failure clinics
* Participate in COW as per rota
* Perform planned clinics
* Teach and educate Central Doctors on ward
* Contribute to MDT meetings
* Triage referrals
* Contribute to 1:6 for routine weekend work
* Travel to Whitehaven Hospital and Workington CDC to cover service
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our five key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.
* Being a clinically led organisation
* Quality and safety at the heart
* A positive patient experience every time
* A great place to work
* Managing our money well
We are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
We encourage you to embed sustainability initiatives such as waste and recycling, going paperless, videoconferencing and sustainable transport into everyday working.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility before applying. If you do not meet the eligibility criteria you will not be progressed.
If applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts.
Disclosure and Barring Service
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS submission. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. Standard Check: £21.50 + £6.50 = £28 over 4 months; Enhanced Check: £49.50 + £6.50 = £56 over 4 months.
Benefits
* 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
* NHS Discounts*
* Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
* Vivup free confidential counselling and information service
*Subject to eligibility
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Valid Full Registration with the General Medical Council
* Membership of the Royal College Physicians or equivalent
* Able and willing to join our CESR support programme at the point of joining
* MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
* Higher medical degree
* BSE or equivalent training in trans‑thoracic echo
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register CCT/CESR
Experience
* High level of clinical experience and competence in Clinical Cardiology
* Experience in Heart Failure
* Experience in the management of patients with inherited cardiac conditions
* Experience or accreditation in cardiac CT or MRI
Clinical Governance
* Evidence of experience in Clinical Governance
* Experience of audit
Personal and Professional Attributes
* Upholds Trust values
* GMC code of conduct
* Enquiring, critical approach to work
* Ability to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team
* Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
Management
* Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently
* Experience or qualification in clinical leadership/management
Teaching
* Experience and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate clinical staff
Research
* Experience of research
* Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
* Ability to supervise postgraduate research
* Publications in peer reviewed journals
Other
* Willingness and ability to travel across sites to fulfil the requirements of the post
* Able to be based within 30 minutes of the base hospital
Address
* Cumberland Infirmary / West Cumberland Hospital / Workington CDC
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