About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Consultant Cardiologist with a specialist interest in Cardiac Imaging to join our dynamic and innovative team at Great Western Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a rapidly expanding imaging service within a high-performing cardiology department recognised for its commitment to clinical excellence, research, and service innovation. With significant recent investment in CT and MRI capacity, and a growing demand for advanced multi-modality imaging to support modern cardiology pathways, this post offers the opportunity to shape and develop services at a pivotal time while contributing to outstanding patient-centred care.
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Cardiologist with a specialist interest in Cardiac Imaging to join our innovative and high-performing Cardiology Department at Great Western Hospital.
This new substantive post reflects continued growth in demand for cardiac imaging and supports the ongoing expansion of CT, echocardiography, and structural heart services. The successful candidate will join a friendly and forward-thinking team of 13 Consultants and SAS doctors, working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
Deliver high-quality general cardiology care across inpatient and outpatient settings Provide specialist expertise in cardiac imaging, including echocardiography (TTE, TOE, stress echo) and, where appropriate, CT and/or CMR Support and develop multi-modality imaging services, including CTCA and CT-FFR pathways Participate in MDT meetings, including structural heart and complex coronary discussions Contribute to the Cardiologist of the Week (COW) rota (1:11), providing acute cardiology support to ACU/AMU and advice and guidance to primary care Take part in the on-call rota (currently 1:9) and inpatient ward cover Work collaboratively across disciplines, including Radiology, Cardiac Physiology, and Cardiac Surgery networks Contribute to teaching, training, audit, and research activities within the department
About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
Job description Job responsibilities
Management and Leadership Responsibilities:All staff in each Division are managerially accountable through their Lead Clinician to the Associate Medical Director, who has overall responsibility for the services within the Division. Consultants are key members of the Division and are accountable and responsible for leading changes to service that will improve the patient experience. To support the Clinical Lead in policy and strategy development as a senior member of the Division Management Team. To contribute to the leadership and development of Services under the direction of the Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director and in line with the Trusts business plans. The post holder will ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Division including support to the Divisional Director to achieve their objectives. Work in partnership with colleagues in other Divisions within the Trust.
Please find attached a full job description and person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Fully registered with the GMC CCT (or equivalent for non-UK applicants of equivalent status), or be accredited (or equivalent), and be on the GMC Specialist Register in the specialty appropriate for this consultant post at the time of taking up the consultant appointment. Alternatively, candidates can hold or be within 6 months of their CCT at interview MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Clinical Experience Essential
Clinical training/experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT Expertise in full range of Cardiology conditions Ability to lead a multi-professional team and take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Trained in complex pacing and experience with conduction system pacing Recent experience of emergency trans-venous temporary pacing and pericardiocentesis (mentorship will be available by negotiation) - maintenance of emergency on call skills Sub-speciality interests will be supported
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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Great Western Hospital NHS Trust
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)