Locum Consultant Cardiologist This post offers an exciting opportunity for a committed and ambitious clinician to join the NHS Lanarkshire Cardiology Service based at University Hospital Wishaw. The successful candidate will join a well‑established and supportive team of cardiologists delivering high‑quality inpatient and outpatient care across NHS Lanarkshire.
Cardiology services are provided across all three acute hospital sites within NHS Lanarkshire and encompass inpatient cardiology care, outpatient clinics, specialist cardiac investigations, heart failure services, cardiac imaging and involvement in the acute and general medical take. The successful applicant will contribute to the ongoing development of cardiology services and support improvements in patient pathways, access and clinical outcomes.
The University Hospital Wishaw houses a busy Cardiology Unit, including a Coronary Care Unit (CCU), inpatient cardiology wards and a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. The department benefits from close multidisciplinary working with specialist nurses, cardiac physiologists, advanced practitioners and administrative support teams. Opportunities to develop subspecialty interests are available.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Contribute to the delivery of acute cardiology services, inpatient care, outpatient clinics and specialist cardiac services.
Participate in the general medical on‑call rota in line with departmental arrangements.
Work full‑time on a 10‑paid‑attendance (PA) basis, with a provisional allocation of 8 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) sessions and 2 Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) sessions, subject to agreement and approval of the final job plan.
Propose additional SPA time from applicants is encouraged, with support for those who demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, medical education, research & development, appraisals, or similar activities.
Applicants who wish to work less than full‑time will be considered.
Applicants with well‑developed ideas for improving services and a demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, medical education, and research & development are strongly encouraged to apply.
Essential qualifications and experience are not included in the provided text, so potential candidates should liaise directly with the recruitment team for further details.
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