Locum Consultant Cardiologist
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust · Doctor & Consultant · viaNHS Jobs
£113,565–£150,569 a year
- Closing date
- 28 Nov 2026
- Posted
- 4d ago
- Specialism
- Doctor & Consultant
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5716262
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Job summary
Applications are being sought for the post of Locum Consultant Cardiologist to cover maternity leave. This post will have a base at Poole Hospital with inpatient cover at Royal Bournemouth hospital on a rota basis.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join a team of 21 substantive Consultant Cardiologists across UHD. They will contribute to a comprehensive consultant-led secondary/tertiary cardiology service. They should have broad experience in all aspects of clinical Cardiology and evidence of cardiac imaging reporting including MRI, CT, TOE, MiBI. Given the department's long-term focus of enhancing its academic output, the applicant must possess a post graduate research degree with experience of ongoing clinical research. They will be expected to support and develop existing research activity. Research PA, which already exist for some Consultants, will ideally be expanded to colleagues demonstrating academic output. The post holder will contribute to the on call rota (1 in 8 weekdays and 1 in 8 weekends), rotational cover of coronary care unit (1 in 21) and inpatient bed base shared with consultant colleagues. The appointee will be expected to spend 10 Programmed Activities per week.
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications
Details
Date posted
09 November 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year 10 PA contract
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
153-M3962
Job locations
Poole Hospital
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will be expected to spend 10 Programmed Activities (average 4 hour sessions) per week as laid out in the provisional job plan based on Direct Patient Care and this will include work relating to prevention, emergency work (including on call), subspecialty sessions, ward rounds, outpatient activities, clinical diagnostic work, other patient treatment, public health duties, multi-disciplinary meetings and administration relating to the above. Timetables may be changed in the future to meet the changing needs of the Directorate and the successful candidate could be asked to take on additional work in general cardiology depending on their skill set - this will attract additional PAs.
It is anticipated that patient related administration would be performed within the confines of the DCC PAs.
Any draft timetable is intended to show the Trust's expectation of the post and the facilities to be provided. Adjustments may be required in consultation with the appointee, clinical colleagues and Senior Management.In particular, a change may be appropriate after consultation to allow the development of a special interest held by the successful candidate
Job responsibilities
The appointee will be expected to spend 10 Programmed Activities (average 4 hour sessions) per week as laid out in the provisional job plan based on Direct Patient Care and this will include work relating to prevention, emergency work (including on call), subspecialty sessions, ward rounds, outpatient activities, clinical diagnostic work, other patient treatment, public health duties, multi-disciplinary meetings and administration relating to the above. Timetables may be changed in the future to meet the changing needs of the Directorate and the successful candidate could be asked to take on additional work in general cardiology depending on their skill set - this will attract additional PAs.
It is anticipated that patient related administration would be performed within the confines of the DCC PAs.
Any draft timetable is intended to show the Trust's expectation of the post and the facilities to be provided. Adjustments may be required in consultation with the appointee, clinical colleagues and Senior Management.In particular, a change may be appropriate after consultation to allow the development of a special interest held by the successful candidate
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 28 Nov 2026.
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