Consultant Cardiologist Interest Autonomic Dysfunction& Heart Failure: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint a Consultant Cardiologist with specialist interests in autonomic cardiovascular disorders (including POTS, syncope, and orthostatic hypotension) and heart failure. This is a substantive post, based at the Northern General Hospital Campus.

We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.

Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will, together with another Consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of the autonomic dysfunction and syncope services within Cardiology. This will include supporting the specialist nurses within the service. They will also join the team of heart failure consultants. There may be additional opportunity for sessions in specialised imaging, depending on the candidate.

The appointee will participate in the “on call” commitment for general cardiology, on a pro rata basis, acting as a non-invasive cardiologist (there is a separate interventional rota). The person appointed will take their equal share in providing emergency cover and will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence. The appointee will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues and assist on occasions throughout the region. They will also contribute to the ward cover rotas.

The appointee will be expected to take part in the administrative work relevant to their clinical commitment and to contribute to the work of the Directorate. The appointee will also be expected to take an active part in Clinical Audit and will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.

Person Specification

Teaching and training

Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students and junior medical staff

Desirable

• Evidence of achievement in education or training

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months

Desirable

• Maintenance of a CPD diary/portfolio

Management and Administration

Essential

• Understanding of current issues within the NHS
• Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management and its importance in ensuring a coherent clinical service.

Personal attributes

Essential

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
• Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in spoken and written English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate
• The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC’ good medical practice (2013).

Clinical governance and audit

Essential

• Understand the principles of clinical governance
• Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management

Research

Essential

• Ability to critically assess published research and put it into practice

Desirable

• Experience in clinical research, research governance and research ethics
• Evidence of publication in the field of Ischaemic Heart Diseases

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Good general training and experience at StR level or equivalent in Cardiology, as required for UK CCST
• Ability in, and experience of, providing an expert opinion in elective and emergency cardiology cases
• Subspecialty training in Heart Failure
• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in managing autonomic dysfunction in specialist clinics

Desirable

• Experience in advanced imaging (CT and/or CMR)
• Extensive experience in managing heart failure

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a license to practice
• Name on the specialist register or eligible within 6 months of the date of interview
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Awarded MD or PhD or equivalent

Closing Date: 7 November 2026