Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Cardiologist with a special interest in Coronary Intervention at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. Candidates must hold a CCT in cardiology or be within six months of their CCT date at interview and be fully trained in performing Coronary Intervention.

Our Trust is one of the largest and busiest in the UK and we provide cardiology services to a catchment of c. 1,000,000.

Main duties of the job

This is a 10 PA post. As well as performing coronary intervention and contributing to the Primary PCI on call service there will be a contribution to general cardiology duties including ward work, clinics and Advice and Guidance. The post holder will be strongly encouraged to develop the academic potential of the service to support our new Medical School, to promote an academic ethos amongst all staff and where appropriate to carry out and encourage research projects.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practice. Higher professional training in Cardiology. The post holder should hold the MRCP (UK) or an equivalent qualification.

Experience

Essential

  • Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months) or CESR. Evidence of appropriate experience in Coronary Intervention.

Desirable

  • Demonstrable skills and experience in General cardiology and Coronary Intervention. Understanding of clinical risk 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 31 August 2026

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