Job summary
- Main area
- cardiology
- Grade
- YC73
- Contract
- 6 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (PA)
- Job ref
- 360-A-1201
- Employer
- West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Watford General Hospital
- Town
- Watford
- Salary
- £113,565 - £150,569 PA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant in Cardiology
YC73
Job overview
Applications are invited for an enthusiastic and experienced Cardiologist to join our dynamic Cardiology team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
This is a full-time, fixed-term post for 6 months, providing cover for a consultant sabbatical. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery and development of high-quality clinical services across cardiology.
The successful candidate will work closely with our team of specialist nurses and consultant colleagues, while contributing to the wider range of cardiology subspecialty services.
This post is offered at 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week and is for a fixed term of 6 months
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
• Contribute to clinical services across the Cardiology department.
• Undertake cath lab sessions, including pacemaker implantation.
• Work collaboratively with the wider cardiology team to enhance service provision and promote innovation.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary working with specialist nurses, consultants and other members of the clinical team.
• Run General Cardiology outpatient clinics.
• Provide early diagnosis, treatment and appropriate follow-up for patients with cardiovascular disease.
• Contribute to improving waiting times, patient experience and Referral to Treatment (RTT) performance.
• Support the delivery of efficient, patient-centred outpatient services.
Working for our organisation
A new hospital has been planned for Watford. A new four roomed Endoscopy Unit at St Albans has been planned with a completion date of 2026.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The management responsibility of the post-holder will be to the clinical lead for Cardiology, Dr Piyush Jain who is responsible to the Divisional Director (Dr. Niall Keenan), the Medical Director (Dr Michael van der Watt) and Chief Executive and Trust Board.
The detailed job description and person specification included in job description and person specification
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice.
- CCT in Cardiology (or within 6 months at time of interview) or inclusion on the Specialist Register
- MRCP or equivalent
- Ability to offer a specialist clinical opinion on the full range of acute cardiac conditions, including emergencies
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients in all clinical settings
Desirable criteria
- MD or PhD from UK University or equivalent
- Experience in CRM
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Piyush Jain
- Job title
- Clinical Lead for Cardiology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01923436499
- Additional information
A personal discussion and visit to the department are strongly encouraged.
Further information may be obtained from Dr Piyush Jain Clinical Lead for Cardiology: [email protected]
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