Overview
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Locum Consultant Cardiologist-Prevention Of Cardiovascular Disease
The closing date is 10 October 2025
The Harefield Hospital cardiology team is looking for a Locum Consultant with a specialisation in Coronary Risk and FH Service, with potential of additional cardiology specialist activity depending on service requirements. The post holder will be expected to provide specialist cardiology services on the Harefield Hospital site, but candidates might be expected to work across all the Guys and St Thomas sites included the Royal Brompton.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a first class team in an active and progressive outer London teaching hospital environment.
Informal discussion about this post should be directed to Dr Tina Khan (tina.khan4@nhs.net), Consultant Cardiologist and Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer, Imperial College London.
This post may close early if sufficient number of applicants have been received.
Main duties of the job
The job plan is anticipated to contain 10 Programmed Activities per week to be negotiated between the consultant and his/her clinical director, and may be flexed to accommodate evolving clinical service requirements. An indicative proposed timetable is included in the job description; to work within the Coronary Risk and Familial Hypercholesterolaemia Service which covers all aspects of primary and secondary CVD risk prevention. Depending on the candidate the role may involve additional cardiology specialist activity subject to further arrangements.
Final confirmation of the proposed initial timetable will be completed prior to taking up the post with the successful candidate.
About us
Harefield Hospital (HH) is a regional centre for cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, and an international centre for adult heart and heart-lung transplantation. It is one of a small number of UK cardiac centres assisting in development of implantable mechanical ventricular assist devices in the management of end-stage heart failure. It also provides a primary intervention service for acute coronary syndromes to selected Trusts and the London Ambulance Service, in outer West London and the Home Counties. It has approximately 1,185 staff, 180 beds with 5 operating theatres, and 4 catheter laboratories.
The Trust consists of St Thomas Hospital at Waterloo, including the Evelina Childrens Hospital, Royal Brompton Hospital, Harefield Hospital and Guys Hospital at London Bridge. Our hospitals have a long and proud history, dating back almost 900 years, and have been at the forefront of medical progress and innovation since they were founded. We continue to build on these traditions and have a reputation for clinical, teaching and research excellence.
Job responsibilities
To provide clinical services in Cardiology in accordance with clinical and legal requirements and in keeping with the international role of the Trust.
To work within the Coronary Risk and Familial Hypercholesterolaemia Service which covers all aspects of primary and secondary CVD risk prevention. Depending on the candidate the role may involve additional cardiology specialist activity subject to further arrangement.
To engage in clinical research in Coronary Risk Prevention/FH at a level in keeping with the 5* research rating of the National Heart & Lung Institute.
To supervise and deliver clinical and technical education in Coronary Risk Prevention/FH and to maintain the international teaching profile of the Trust.
The principal role of this post is to provide clinical care of patients in the Cardiology Unit, with particular emphasis on secondary and primary CVD prevention, FH and Lipid Management.
To provide care to both inpatients and out-patients to ensure that patients are provided with the highest possible standard of diagnosis, treatment and care in the most effective and timely way.
To participate in the Consultant of the week rota for the care of cardiology in-patients.
To supervise, train and manage junior medical staff and research fellows working within Cardiology, to ensure high standards of clinical practice and efficient use of resources
Please see attached JD for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training:
* MRCP or equivalent qualification Full GMC Registration Entry on the Specialist Register as holding a CCT in Cardiology or equivalent
Clinical Experience
* Expertise and Experience in the full range of CVD Risk Prevention and FH management including the treatment of patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular disease and other general cardiac conditions.
* Recent valid Advanced Life support training certificate.
* Participation in a recognised scheme of continuing medical education.
* Research experience with significant publication record and contributions to major professional conference.
* Teaching experience at national level.
* Sub-specialist interest within CVD risk prevention and FH management +/- an additional cardiology sub-specialty.
Knowledge and Skills
* Sound knowledge of CVD Risk Prevention and FH Management +/- an additional cardiology sub-specialty.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills in line with the Trusts Core Behaviours.
* Computer literacy and IT skills.
* Ability to conduct research and teaching at national level.
* Sound knowledge of radiation protection matters in invasive cardiology.
* Evidence of participation in service improvement projects.
* Experience of managing and developing a CVD Risk Prevention cardiology service.
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.
Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust
£109,725 to £145,478 a yearper annum excl. London Zone
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